Optimal Parameter Setting for Mercerization of Bamboo Fibres

Abstract

A Study on the main and interaction effect of mercerization, using 4,6
and 8wt% concentration of NaOH at 30, 60 and 90 minutes soaked time
in alkali, was carried out on bamboo fibre to observe the effect of the
pre-treatment on the tensile properties of fibre and the optimal
parameter setting for mercerization of bamboo fibre. The result of the
investigation indicated that retting bamboo fibre for too long using
NaOH could have negative effect on the fibre. The optimal parameter
setting, measured as a function of the tensile strength, was obtained at
8wt% NaOH concentration and 60 minutes soaked time in NaOH