Analysis of the surface chemistry of linen and cotton fabrics

Authors
Buchert, J Pere, J Johansson, LS Campbell, JM
Citation
J. Buchert et al., Analysis of the surface chemistry of linen and cotton fabrics, TEXT RES J, 71(7), 2001, pp. 626-629
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00405175 → ACNP
Volume
71
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
626 - 629
Database
ISI
SICI code
0040-5175(200107)71:7<626:AOTSCO>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Raw cotton and flax fibers and fabrics contain noncellulosic components suc h as waxes, pectins, proteins, and hemicelluloses, and major parts of these components are located on the outer surfaces of the fibers. In this work, the surface chemistry of cotton and linen fabrics is analyzed with Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA), with special emphasis on the lo cation of the waxes and lignin in the fabric surfaces.