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Record Nr.

UNINA9910975248803321

Titolo

Biodegradation of cellulose fibers / / Barbara Simončič ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York., : Nova Science Publishers, c2010

ISBN

1-61324-211-5

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (76 p.)

Collana

Bacteriology research developments

Altri autori (Persone)

SimončičBarbara

Disciplina

572/.56682

Soggetti

Cellulose fibers

Cellulose - Microbiology

Cellulose - Biodegradation

Microbial biotechnology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Materials for finishing and application methods -- Analytical methods for the evaluation of materials and finishes -- Biodegradation of untreated cellulose fibers -- Inhibition of cellulose biodegradation by chemical modification -- Sol-gel finishes for passive antibacterial activity -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

In this book, the results of the chemical modification of cellulose fibres were presented, aimed at protecting the textile material against biodegradation. Namely, cellulose fibres are highly susceptible to microbial attack, resulting in worsened technological and applicable properties of textile products. This is a particularly crucial problem for textiles that are in use. The rate and degree of cellulose biodegradation is affected by several factors, among which the most important are the genera of microorganisms and the environmental conditions needed for microbial growth.