What is it about?
The paper presents the results on investigation of raw flax and hemp fibres after their initial treatment with two step method (cold or hot alkaline, enzyme treatment and bleaching as after-treatment). The properties of hemp and flax fibres are evaluated by colorimetric analysis, mechanical testing, and microscopy of the surface of fibres.
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Why is it important?
The reduction of costs for production of fibres in technological applications, an improvement of its properties and use of novel products is very important. Substantial research shows that use of enzymes makes bio products and bio-based industry more environmentally friendly.
Perspectives
The bast fibres traditionally have been used for production of textiles and foot-wear, composites, building materials, paper products and packages. The most important hemp fibre application is bio-based composites (natural fibre reinforced plastics), as well as construction and thermal insulation materials .
Master Aina Bernava
Rigas Tehniska universitate
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This page is a summary of: Studies on the Properties of Raw Flax and Hemp Fibres after Two Step Initial Treatment, Key Engineering Materials, February 2018, Trans Tech Publications,
DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.762.375.
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