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34 - Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
University of Leeds : B - Design
Effect of sodium hydroxide pre-treatment on the optical and structural properties of lyocell
This research was collaborative with Lenzing AG, Austria.
This paper provides the most in-depth evaluation of the effect of sodium hydroxide treatment on lyocell fabrics in terms of evaluating density, orientation and crystallinity of lyocell fibre. Novel techniques such as interferometry were used to quantify these changes. This is relevant to a lyocell industry increasing in volume for textiles given its sustainability value.
The understanding gained also served as a basis for research into the use of lyocell in medical devices, and has enabled Blackburn to secure 3 research grants, totaling over £750,000 from The National Institute of Health Research.
