Investigation of the Extraction Processes and Performance Properties of Kudzu Fibers
Kudzu plants have become increasingly invasive in the US, yet are not highly utilized. Intending to produce eco-friendly fibers, this research used fresh kudzu vines to produce fibers by four different processes: boiling, retting, enzymatic and mild chemical processes. Two types of fibers resulted f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2022-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Natural Fibers |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2020.1776664 |