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1. 1. Hydrophobic Coating on Cellulosic Textile Material by Betulin and a Betulin Based Polymer

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för skog och träteknik (SOT)

   Author : Tianxiao Huang; [2016]
   Keywords : Betulin; biorefinery; cellulose; contact angle; copolymer; hydrophobicity; marketing strategy; standard spray test; textile fibers; water repellency.;

   Abstract : Betulin is a naturally abundant compound in the outer bark of birch and can be easily obtained by solvent extraction. Herein, solutions of betulin were used to treat cellulosic textile fibers and improve their water repellency. Cotton fabrics impregnated in a 7. READ MORE