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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Simončič, Barbara.

Series:

Bacteriology research developments series.

Bacteriology research developments

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cellulose fibers.

Cellulose--Microbiology.

Cellulose.

Cellulose--Biodegradation.

Microbial biotechnology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (76 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York. : Nova Science Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61324-211-5

OCLC:

730514996