Demir, AsliBalpetek, Fatma GunduzOzdogan, EsenGulumser, Tulay2026-09-262026-09-2620261229-91971875-0052https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-025-01206-6https://hdl.handle.net/11454/135979This study assesses sustainable alternatives to traditional textile dyeing by examining the impacts of plasma treatment and bio-mordants on wool dyed with madder. Wool fibers were treated with alum (traditional mordant), valex, and chitosan (bio-mordants), with and without plasma activation. The integrated plasma-chitosan treatment markedly improved dye absorption, fastness characteristics, UV shielding, and yielded more vibrant colors, surpassing conventional techniques. A comprehensive life cycle study from gate to gate showed that the application of plasma with bio-mordants significantly mitigates environmental consequences by decreasing carbon emissions and eradicating heavy metals. These findings underscore the innovative combination between plasma technology and bio-mordants as a promising method for attaining sustainable, high-performance textile dyeing.en10.1007/s12221-025-01206-6info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessLife Cycle AssessmentMadderChitosanValexAlumPlasmaArticle271249258WOS:0015907039000012-s2.0-105018612045Q2Q20000-0002-6642-1604