Mode of Action of Resins in Preventing Microbial Degradation of Cellulosic Textiles
Abstract
The mode of action of resins in preventing microbial degradation of cotton cellulose has been investigated using polymer forming fire retardants. Compounds were selected that either react chemically with cellulose or polymerize within cotton fibers without any appreciable linkage between resin and cellulose. With these compounds it was possible to test whether resins mechanically block cellulolytic enzymes through formation of a polymeric barrier at a supra molecular level or whether chemical linkage between the polymer and cellulose is necessary at the molecular level to block susceptible sites on the cellulose molecule. Using enzyme degradation and soil burial techniques, it was shown that both forms of resins protect cotton cellulose in the form of sateen fabric or as cotton sliver.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0753922
Entities
People
- Arthur M. Kaplan
- Marvin Greenberger
- Mary Mandels
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center