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Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 2021 The demand for natural insulation materials is increasing with special attention to the use of such materials for exploiting renewable energy. Natural insulation materials tremendously influence the sustainability development and energy efficiency ...
Ayaz Ahmed, Adnan Qayoum
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Fibers, 2013 The formation of polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) wool fibers formed by dipping chitosan or gellan gum-treated wool fibers into biopolymer solutions of opposite charge is reported.
Khairul Anuar Mat Amin +1 more
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Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 The hydrophobic nature of wool caused by the surface lipid barrier impedes any wet processes of wool fibers. The conventional methods that utilize alkaline solutions for removing this lipid layer are deteriorative for the fiber.
A. F. El-Fiky +4 more
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The influence of zinc-methionine bioplex supplementation to pregnant and lactating sheep on selected wool parameters [PDF]
Archives Animal Breeding, 2019 The most important nutrients affecting wool production include sulfur amino acids, such as methionine, and minerals, such as zinc, and their deficiency may cause wool production decrease.
A. Wyrostek +5 more
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The Current Status and Future Insight into the Production of Machine-washable Wool
Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 Although woolen garments exhibit outstanding performance, appearance, and comfort characteristics, yet they suffer from their tendency to felt and shrink during mechanical agitation, which prohibits their laundering in domestic washing machines.
Hosam El-Sayed
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The effects of chemical treatments on the abrasion resistance of wool fabrics [PDF]
, 1981 The low abrasion resistance of wool fabrics compared with many man-made fibre fabrics is known to be a frequent cause of consumer dissatisfaction particularly in pure wool suiting fabrics. Accordingly this project was undertaken to attempt to improve the
Peppas, Athanasios
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Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2013 This study aimed at evaluating the effects of ractopamine hydrochloride (RAC) on growth performance and carcass characteristics of wool and hair lambs.
Ángel M. Romero-Maya +5 more
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Determination of parameters of a trepanning machine for cleaning wool fibers
Современные инновации, системы и технологии, 2022 This article provides information about the technology of primary processing of wool and the feeding part of the baking machine. It analyzes the operating principle and types of baking machines at the enterprise of primary processing of wool.
Ф.Б. Исмойилов +2 more
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Науковий вісник Львівського національного університету ветеринарної медицини та біотехнологій імені С.З. Гжицького. Серія: Сільськогосподарські науки, 2023 This scholarly article presents a comprehensive analysis of sulfur and cystine content in the wool of various sheep breeds, with a particular focus on their relationship with wool growth and strength.
V. M. Tkachuk +2 more
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Sustainability, biodegradability and life cycle analysis of wool
, 2023 Wool stands out as a superior fiber having natural, renewable, and biodegradable characteristics. It grows on sheep, out of which a variety of products from apparel to interior textiles are manufactured.
Ozek, Hikmet Ziya
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