Surface Modification of Coir Fibers for Extended Hydrophobicity and Antimicrobial Property for Possible Geotextile Application

Experimental investigations are conducted to study the effectiveness of protective coating with cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) on coir. CNSL solution has been applied on suitably pretreated coir yarns and coating concentrations are optimized to reduce moisture absorption and microbial growth. Two co...

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Main Authors: S. Sumi, N. Unnikrishnan, Lea Mathew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2016.1209714