Investigation of Biodegradable Nonwoven Composites Based on Cotton, Bagasse and Other Annual Plants

In this study a new method of preparing biodegradable all-cellulosic composite nonwoven materials composed of cotton and kenaf or cotton and bagasse has been developed. Alkaline extracted kenaf or bagasse fibers were used as the main component of composite nonwovens. Recyclable or low value cotton...

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Main Author: Zhang, Xiaoqun
Other Authors: Jenna Kuttruff
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2004
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-07072004-124535/