Mojsov, Kiro and Janevski, Aco and Andronikov, Darko (2014) Enzymatic treatment of wool: A review. Tekstilna industrija, 61 (4). pp. 23-28. ISSN 0040-2389
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Abstract
The tendency of wool to felt and shrink is mainly due to its scaly structure. The
enzymatic treatment of textiles significantly improves some of their properties as well as increases
their aesthetic values and comfort of use. The application of enzymes in the wool modification process
was studied, and it was proven that the application of enzymes has an important influence on changes
in the surface structure. However, although proteases are large molecules, their attack is not only
limited to the scales, they penetrate inside the fibre causing unacceptable weight and strength loss.
It is believed that if the proteases are chemically modified in order to increase their molecular weight,
then they will act just on the surface of the fibres, thus providing wool with anti-shrinking behaviour.
The free enzyme penetrated into wool fibre cortex while the modified enzyme, with a bigger size, was
retained at the surface, in the cuticle layer. Modified proteases can be a promising alternative for
wool bio-finishing processes at an industrial level, since it is an effective way of removing wool
scales.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | enzymes, wool fibers, fiber properties, electrical surface resistance, electrical volume resistance, shrinking degree, dye absorption ability. |
| Subjects: | Engineering and Technology > Industrial Biotechnology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Technology |
| Depositing User: | Kiro Mojsov |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Mar 2015 07:49 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Mar 2015 07:49 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/12967 |
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