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Biopolishing of Cellulosic Fabrics: A Study on Low-Stress Mechanical Properties, Microstructure, and Dye Uptake

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This study evaluated the effect of biopolishing using cellulase enzymes on the low stress mechanical properties, microstructure, and dye uptake of different cellulosic fabrics (cotton, modal, and cotton denim). The tactile features were studied via the Kawabata evaluation system (KES) and showed increments in tensile elongation, tensile resilience and surface properties leading to wearing comfort, whereas the enhanced shear and bending properties of yarns in the fabrics became stronger and more rigid. The surface morphology of the cellulosic fabrics was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the results indicated that the surface of the treated fabrics became smooth and polished. Biotreatment enhanced comfort, luster, and smoothness without affecting other important properties of the fabrics. The effect of biopolishing before and after the dyeing process has been studied. This was the first study to compare cotton, modal, and denim fabrics for the evaluation of low-stress mechanical properties by employing biopolishing.

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The authors acknowledge the ICAR Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT), Mumbai, for providing facilities to carry out this work. The authors are also thankful to the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, for providing experimental and testing support. We also acknowledge the three anonymous reviewers for their valuable comments on our manuscript, which helped us improve the manuscript significantly.

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  1. Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Matunga, Mumbai, 400019, India

    Manoj Kumar & Sujata Saxena

  2. Department of Fibres and Textile Processing, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400019, India

    Sanjeev R. Shukla

  3. Quality Improvement and Evaluation Division, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Matunga, Mumbai, 400019, India

    A. Arputharaj & Sharmila Patil

  4. Mechanical Processing Division, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Matunga, Mumbai, 400019, India

    P. G. Patil

  5. Fishery Resources Assessment Division, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, 682 018, India

    Eldho Varghese

  6. Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, 10-748, Olsztyn, Tuwima 10, Poland

    Ryszard Amarowicz

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Kumar, M., Shukla, S.R., Arputharaj, A. et al. Biopolishing of Cellulosic Fabrics: A Study on Low-Stress Mechanical Properties, Microstructure, and Dye Uptake. Fibers Polym 22, 2803–2814 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-021-0356-8

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