The influence of mercerization on cotton varieties from Africa,Xinjiang and Australia was studied. The micro-morphology,mechanical property and crystalline structure were analyzed before and after mercerization. Merce...The influence of mercerization on cotton varieties from Africa,Xinjiang and Australia was studied. The micro-morphology,mechanical property and crystalline structure were analyzed before and after mercerization. Mercerization made the surface of fibers smoother which resulted in improved luster of fiberes with better results observed in Australia,Xinjiang and Africa cotton varieties respectively. Although fiber strenth increased due to orientation of intra fiber cellulose chains,there was a general in the crystallinity index amongst the three varieties of cotton after mercerization.Reduced crystallinity is a function of improved processability and thus Australian cotton is more processable than cotton from Africa and Xinjiang.展开更多
文摘The influence of mercerization on cotton varieties from Africa,Xinjiang and Australia was studied. The micro-morphology,mechanical property and crystalline structure were analyzed before and after mercerization. Mercerization made the surface of fibers smoother which resulted in improved luster of fiberes with better results observed in Australia,Xinjiang and Africa cotton varieties respectively. Although fiber strenth increased due to orientation of intra fiber cellulose chains,there was a general in the crystallinity index amongst the three varieties of cotton after mercerization.Reduced crystallinity is a function of improved processability and thus Australian cotton is more processable than cotton from Africa and Xinjiang.
