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Effect of peroxide and softness modification on properties of ramie fiber

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Ramie fiber is one of the natural cellulose fibers that have undergone rapid development due to its good performance. This study confirmed that hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol can be used as very efficient agents for simultaneous removal of non-cellulosic substances and improvement of ramie fiber properties. The factors influencing the properties of modified fiber with combined chemicals were investigated. Optimum treatment conditions were achieved at 85 °C, 60 min, pH 11.0, hydrogen peroxide concentration 7 %, and isopropyl alcohol concentration 4 %. SEM, XRD, and FT-IR were used to elucidate the effects of preparation and modification. Results showed that fiber preparation and chemical modification process in the same bath solution could successfully remove most of the gummy materials. The treated fibers demonstrated improved softness, elongation, and fineness properties as compared to the alkali or peroxide method.

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  1. College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P.R. China

    Zhaoling Li & Chongwen Yu

  2. Key Laboratory of Science & Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, 201620, P.R. China

    Zhaoling Li & Chongwen Yu

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Li, Z., Yu, C. Effect of peroxide and softness modification on properties of ramie fiber. Fibers Polym 15, 2105–2111 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-014-2105-8

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