Abstract
The effect of different pre-treatment processes on cellulosic fiber structure and the accessibility of chemical groups of these fibers were investigated. The accessibility of the fiber was improved using two pre-treatment processes that include, chemical bleaching of fibers, and tensionless alkali treatment. The effect of these processes on the structure parameters was evaluated using viscosity measurements and iodine sorption ability measurements. The results show that pre-treatments increase the sorption ability and the Helmholtz surface energy, while they decrease the contact angle.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 17-18 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Materials Research Innovations |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Contact angle
- Crystallinity
- Fiber pre-treatment
- Helmholtz surface energy
- Iodine sorption
- Regenerated cellulose fibers
- Tensiometry
- Water adsorption
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering