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Detection of ammonia mercerization in cotton textiles
Cotton textiles are mercerized with anhydrous ammonia liquefied at ca. − 33 °C to improve their mechanical performance, appearance, and handle....
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A Review on the Mercerization of Natural Fibers: Parameters and Effects
Natural fibers are environmentally friendly materials incorporated into polymer matrices as reinforcement agents. Several fibers are available in...
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Distinguishing liquid ammonia from sodium hydroxide mercerization in cotton textiles
The question addressed in this paper is whether cotton textiles mercerized with liquid ammonia (L-NH 3 ) can be distinguished from NaOH mercerized...
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Influence of Mercerization on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Composites Reinforced with Amazonian Fiber
Natural fiber has been an attractive alternative as reinforcement in polymeric composites. However, their physical properties can be impaired due to...
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Effects of mercerization and fiber sizing of coir fiber for utilization in polypropylene composites
The use of natural fibers as an alternative to synthetic fibers for reinforcing composites is increasing. However, the poor interfacial adhesion...
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Refinability of mercerized softwood kraft pulp
In this study, the impact of mercerization and PFI refining on the properties of softwood kraft pulp was investigated. Never-dried softwood kraft...
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Post-treatment of reactive dyed cotton fabrics by caustic mercerization and liquid ammonia treatment
The influence of caustic mercerization (C M ) and liquid ammonia (L A ) treatments on the properties of reactively dyed cotton fabrics were schematically...
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Effect of functionalizing sawdust as a reinforcement in two types of renewable polyurethane
In this work, composites were prepared in polyurethane (PU) matrices with sawdust fibers at levels of 10, 20 and 30%. The PU was obtained using...
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Muslin Deweaving through Combined Mechanical, Thermal and Chemical Methods
Fabric waste has become an escalating problem that stems from the ever-shortening clothing lifecycle. Previous cotton recycling processes used...
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Kinetic assessment of the thermal decomposition of hemp fiber and the impact of pretreatments
Motivated by green building applications (bio-composite and insulation materials), thermogravimetric and kinetic analysis is applied to investigate...
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Nano-copper ions assembled cellulose-based composite with antibacterial activity for biodegradable personal protective mask
The current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has resulted in the widespread use of personal protective equipment, particularly face masks. However, the use of...
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UV-blocking active packaging film made from TEMPO-oxidized nanocellulose and amine-modified carbon quantum dot
UV radiation has destructive effects on food. So, UV-blocking active packaging films are interested in preventing direct food exposure to UV rays. In...
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Cellulose nanocrystals from native and mercerized cotton
Nanocelluloses occur under various crystalline forms that are currently being selectively used for a wide variety of high performance materials. In...
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Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Pineapple Leaf Fibers by Mercerization Process
Pineapple leaf fibers (PALF) were modified by the mercerization process to improve their mechanical properties for applications in composites. The...
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Changes in the Physicochemical Characteristics of Cellulose upon Its γ-Irradiation and the Subsequent Mercerization
AbstractChanges in the molecular-weight distributions of low-molecular-weight and alkali cellulose after the processes of γ-irradiation and...
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Influence of Gamma Radiation Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Sisal Fibers to Use into Composite Materials
The use of treatments in natural fibers is largely used, because it can improve the interfacial adhesion of polymer composites. However, the choice...
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Mercerized flax-g-poly(polyvinyl alcohol + acrylic acid) reinforced polyester resin derived from waste plastic bottles: dynamic mechanical analysis and chemical-thermal resistance
The aim of present work is to fabricate a polyester composite reinforced with mercerized flax- g -poly(polyvinyl alchol + acrylic acid) copolymer. In...
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Optimizing crystal transitions in low-temperature, low-concentration NaOH solutions to prepare cellulose I and II composite materials
Cellulose II exhibits exceptional attributes, including flexibility, high stainability, and gloss. However, its strength is lower than that of...
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Braille glove design toward interdisciplinary approach for visually impaired people: develo** independent sensing design with MXene and embroidery
This study developed a wearable device designed to aid visually impaired people (VIP) who are unfamiliar with Braille and/or struggle to learn and...
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Characterization and Wrinkle Resistance Enhancement by Sol-Gel Method of Variously Pretreated Linen Fabrics
In this study, wrinkle resistant finish by sol-gel method was applied to the linen fabrics that were pretreated by three different ways as...