Improved properties of cotton fabrics treated with lipase and its combination with pectinase

Kalantzi, S; Mamma, D; Kalogeris, E; Kekos, D

dc.contributor.author	Kalantzi, S	en
dc.contributor.author	Mamma, D	en
dc.contributor.author	Kalogeris, E	en
dc.contributor.author	Kekos, D	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:33:37Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:33:37Z
dc.date.issued	2010	en
dc.identifier.issn	1230-3666	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/20498
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dc.subject	Bioscouring	en
dc.subject	Cotton fabrics	en
dc.subject	Crystallinity index	en
dc.subject	Lipase	en
dc.subject	Mechanical properties	en
dc.subject.classification	Materials Science, Textiles	en
dc.subject.other	BIOSCOURING PROCESS	en
dc.subject.other	ALKALINE PECTINASE	en
dc.subject.other	PRETREATMENT	en
dc.subject.other	CELLULASE	en
dc.subject.other	ENZYMES	en
dc.subject.other	PARAMETERS	en
dc.subject.other	AGITATION	en
dc.subject.other	FIBERS	en
dc.title	Improved properties of cotton fabrics treated with lipase and its combination with pectinase	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2010	en
heal.abstract	A commercial lipase preparation (Lipolase) was examined as a scouring agent for cotton fabrics. Application of the enzyme enabled the creation of wax-free textiles where considerable amounts of pectin and protein were removed. Compositional changes were associated with the modification of the crystallinity index and degree of polymerisation as well as improved hydrophilicity and whiteness of fabrics. Assessment of micromechanical properties by the Kawabata Evaluation System showed that lipase-mediated scouring could be as effective as conventional alkali treatment. Combining lipase with pectinase in a one-step process enabled to reduce the time required for bioscouring and forming fabrics with superior properties and excellent dyeing performance. The features desired were achieved by applying an appropriate mixture of scouring agents for suitable treatment times. The crystallinity index of fabrics could be used as a single variable for predicting their mechanical behaviour.	en
heal.publisher	INST CHEMICAL FIBRES	en
heal.journalName	Fibres and Textiles in Eastern Europe	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000284153800016	en
dc.identifier.volume	82	en
dc.identifier.issue	5	en
dc.identifier.spage	86	en
dc.identifier.epage	92	en