Characterization and Strength Quality of the Oryctolagus cuniculus Leather Compared to Oreochromis niloticus Leather

This study aimed to compare the resistance of the Oryctolagus cuniculus L. (rabbit) and Oreochromis niloticus L. (Nile tilapia) skins, as well as to observe the design of the flower of these skins and the morphology of the dermis. Tilapia and rabbit skins were placed inside the same equipment (tanne...

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Main Authors: Gislaine Gonçalves Oliveira, Eliane Gasparino, Leandro Dalcin Castilha, Nilton Garcia Marengoni, Elenice Souza dos Reis Goes, Fernanda Losi Alves de Almeida, Marcos Antonio Matiucci, Andresa Carla Feihrmann, Gabriela Hernandes Granzoto, Jaisa Casetta, Sandro de Vargas Schons, Jerônimo Vieira Dantas Filho, Maria Luiza Rodrigues de Souza
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Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2022-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/4561404
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author Gislaine Gonçalves Oliveira
Eliane Gasparino
Leandro Dalcin Castilha
Nilton Garcia Marengoni
Elenice Souza dos Reis Goes
Fernanda Losi Alves de Almeida
Marcos Antonio Matiucci
Andresa Carla Feihrmann
Gabriela Hernandes Granzoto
Jaisa Casetta
Sandro de Vargas Schons
Jerônimo Vieira Dantas Filho
Maria Luiza Rodrigues de Souza
author_facet Gislaine Gonçalves Oliveira
Eliane Gasparino
Leandro Dalcin Castilha
Nilton Garcia Marengoni
Elenice Souza dos Reis Goes
Fernanda Losi Alves de Almeida
Marcos Antonio Matiucci
Andresa Carla Feihrmann
Gabriela Hernandes Granzoto
Jaisa Casetta
Sandro de Vargas Schons
Jerônimo Vieira Dantas Filho
Maria Luiza Rodrigues de Souza
author_sort Gislaine Gonçalves Oliveira
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description This study aimed to compare the resistance of the Oryctolagus cuniculus L. (rabbit) and Oreochromis niloticus L. (Nile tilapia) skins, as well as to observe the design of the flower of these skins and the morphology of the dermis. Tilapia and rabbit skins were placed inside the same equipment (tannery machine) for the chromium salt tanning process. The flower design of the fish leather distinguishes it from the rabbit leather, the latter being constituted by the opening of the hair follicles and pores, while the fish leather is constituted by the presence of protective lamellae and insertion of the scales. The dermis of rabbit skin consists of thick bundles of collagen fibers arranged in all directions, which differs from the morphology observed in the dermis of fish skin. However, in the Nile tilapia skin dermis, overlapping and parallel layers of longitudinal collagen fiber bundles are observed, these layers are interspersed with fiber bundles crossing the sking surface (transversely), tying the fibers together and providing greater strength, which can be proven by the strength test. The fish leathers, despite having less thickness (1.0 mm), demonstrated significantly greater tensile strength (13.52 ± 1.86 N mm−2) and tear strength (53.85 ± 6.66 N mm−2) than rabbit leathers, that is, (8.98 ± 2.67 N mm−2) and (24.25 ± 4.34 N mm−2). However, rabbit leather demonstrated higher elasticity (109.97 ± 13.52%) compared to Nile tilapia leather (78.97 ± 8.40%). It can be concluded that although the rabbit leather is thicker due to the histological architecture of the dermis (thick bundles of collagen fibers arranged in all directions with no pattern of organization of collagen fibers), it shows less resistance than Nile tilapia leather, which demonstrates an organization of overlapping and parallel layers and intercalating collagen fiber bundles transversally to the surface, functioning as tendons for the swimming process. It is recommended to use a piece of fabric (lining) together with the fleshy side of the rabbit leather, to increase resistance when used in clothing and footwear, as these products require greater tensile strength. Thus, it minimizes this restriction for the use of rabbit leather in the aforementioned purposes.
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spelling doaj.art-ca697ec071d4429586daefad567862fc2022-12-22T04:34:07ZengHindawi LimitedThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2022-01-01202210.1155/2022/4561404Characterization and Strength Quality of the Oryctolagus cuniculus Leather Compared to Oreochromis niloticus LeatherGislaine Gonçalves Oliveira0Eliane Gasparino1Leandro Dalcin Castilha2Nilton Garcia Marengoni3Elenice Souza dos Reis Goes4Fernanda Losi Alves de Almeida5Marcos Antonio Matiucci6Andresa Carla Feihrmann7Gabriela Hernandes Granzoto8Jaisa Casetta9Sandro de Vargas Schons10Jerônimo Vieira Dantas Filho11Maria Luiza Rodrigues de Souza12Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE)Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD)Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)Universidade Federal de Rondônia (UNIR)Universidade Federal de Rondônia (UNIR)Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)This study aimed to compare the resistance of the Oryctolagus cuniculus L. (rabbit) and Oreochromis niloticus L. (Nile tilapia) skins, as well as to observe the design of the flower of these skins and the morphology of the dermis. Tilapia and rabbit skins were placed inside the same equipment (tannery machine) for the chromium salt tanning process. The flower design of the fish leather distinguishes it from the rabbit leather, the latter being constituted by the opening of the hair follicles and pores, while the fish leather is constituted by the presence of protective lamellae and insertion of the scales. The dermis of rabbit skin consists of thick bundles of collagen fibers arranged in all directions, which differs from the morphology observed in the dermis of fish skin. However, in the Nile tilapia skin dermis, overlapping and parallel layers of longitudinal collagen fiber bundles are observed, these layers are interspersed with fiber bundles crossing the sking surface (transversely), tying the fibers together and providing greater strength, which can be proven by the strength test. The fish leathers, despite having less thickness (1.0 mm), demonstrated significantly greater tensile strength (13.52 ± 1.86 N mm−2) and tear strength (53.85 ± 6.66 N mm−2) than rabbit leathers, that is, (8.98 ± 2.67 N mm−2) and (24.25 ± 4.34 N mm−2). However, rabbit leather demonstrated higher elasticity (109.97 ± 13.52%) compared to Nile tilapia leather (78.97 ± 8.40%). It can be concluded that although the rabbit leather is thicker due to the histological architecture of the dermis (thick bundles of collagen fibers arranged in all directions with no pattern of organization of collagen fibers), it shows less resistance than Nile tilapia leather, which demonstrates an organization of overlapping and parallel layers and intercalating collagen fiber bundles transversally to the surface, functioning as tendons for the swimming process. It is recommended to use a piece of fabric (lining) together with the fleshy side of the rabbit leather, to increase resistance when used in clothing and footwear, as these products require greater tensile strength. Thus, it minimizes this restriction for the use of rabbit leather in the aforementioned purposes.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/4561404
spellingShingle Gislaine Gonçalves Oliveira
Eliane Gasparino
Leandro Dalcin Castilha
Nilton Garcia Marengoni
Elenice Souza dos Reis Goes
Fernanda Losi Alves de Almeida
Marcos Antonio Matiucci
Andresa Carla Feihrmann
Gabriela Hernandes Granzoto
Jaisa Casetta
Sandro de Vargas Schons
Jerônimo Vieira Dantas Filho
Maria Luiza Rodrigues de Souza
Characterization and Strength Quality of the Oryctolagus cuniculus Leather Compared to Oreochromis niloticus Leather
The Scientific World Journal
title Characterization and Strength Quality of the Oryctolagus cuniculus Leather Compared to Oreochromis niloticus Leather
title_full Characterization and Strength Quality of the Oryctolagus cuniculus Leather Compared to Oreochromis niloticus Leather
title_fullStr Characterization and Strength Quality of the Oryctolagus cuniculus Leather Compared to Oreochromis niloticus Leather
title_full_unstemmed Characterization and Strength Quality of the Oryctolagus cuniculus Leather Compared to Oreochromis niloticus Leather
title_short Characterization and Strength Quality of the Oryctolagus cuniculus Leather Compared to Oreochromis niloticus Leather
title_sort characterization and strength quality of the oryctolagus cuniculus leather compared to oreochromis niloticus leather
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/4561404
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