Effect of plasma and subsequent enzymatic treatments on linen fabrics

Authors
Wong, KK Tao, XM Yuen, CWM Yeung, KW
Citation
Kk. Wong et al., Effect of plasma and subsequent enzymatic treatments on linen fabrics, J S DYE COL, 116(7-8), 2000, pp. 208-214
Citations number
41
Categorie Soggetti
Chemical Engineering
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF DYERS AND COLOURISTS
ISSN journal
00379859 → ACNP
Volume
116
Issue
7-8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
208 - 214
Database
ISI
SICI code
0037-9859(200007/08)116:7-8<208:EOPASE>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Low temperature plasma treatments have been applied to linen fabrics prior to enzyme treatments. The effects of using oxygen and argon plasma on the b ulk fibre structure, fabric properties, surface morphology and properties h ave been investigated experimentally by a range of methods, before and afte r the enzyme treatment. The results detailed in this paper indicate that th e effectiveness of enzyme treatment can be enhanced by the means of plasma pre-treatment.