Effect of papain enzyme surface modification on hydrophilic and comfort properties of polyester/cotton blend fabric
Worku Tegegne,
Adane Haile
Abstract:In this study, the authors used an enzyme called papain sourced from the Carica Papaya to improve the comfort and water-absorbing properties of a fabric made from a blend of polyester and cotton (65/35). The experiment was designed using the Box Behnken method to determine the most important variable and the best levels of parameters. The focus was on testing the wettability, moisture regain, and surface characteristics of the material. The results showed that all the comfort properties of the fabric improved … Show more
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