Gel-Based Approaches to Vegan Leather: Opportunities and Challenges in Mimicking Leather Properties

Recently, increased global awareness of environmental sustainability and ethical consumerism has amplified the demand for sustainable alternatives to animal-derived leather. Traditional leather manufacturing faces significant ethical and ecological challenges, including greenhouse gas emissions, exc...

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Published in:	Gels
Main Authors:	Soon Mo Choi, Do Hyun Lee, Sun Mi Zo, Ankur Sood, Sung Soo Han
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	vegan leather polymer gels material
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/11/6/395

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