Journal of Appliance Science & Technology ›› 2022, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (5): 38-43.doi: 10.19784/j.cnki.issn1672-0172.2022.05.005

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Biological and chemical processes of odor production on clothing

ZHANG Yongqiang1,2, GAO Feifei1,2, LI Yimin1,2, LIU Haitao1,2, JIN Xuefeng1,2   

  1. 1. Advanced Innovation Center, Haier Smart Home ECO-Platform Qingdao 266101;
    2. State Key Laboratory of Digital Household Appliances Qingdao 266101
  • Online:2022-10-01 Published:2022-11-01

Abstract: The odor on clothing is a widespread problem with social, ecological and environmental consequences, which is influenced by lots of variables and processes through whole clothing lifecycle. This review focuses on the biological and chemical process of microorganisms, metabolites and odor volatiles, reveals the impacts of human body, bacteria and metabolites, washing machine on the production and composition of odor. Moreover the possible ways of odor removal are also discussed.

Key words: Odor, Clothing, Skin microbiota, Volatiles

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