Essays about: "unretted hemp"

Found 2 essays containing the words unretted hemp.

1. 1. Urea-Based Treatments of Unretted Hemp Fibres from Residual Streams

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Danilo Esteban Ortiz Sarasty; [2023]
   Keywords : Finola waste; stalks; unretted hemp fibres; degumming; cold urea alkali; microwave-urea;

   Abstract : More sustainable and efficient degumming methods are required to extract finner bast fibres, especially from agro-industrial waste streams such as stalks from hemp for food purposes. For this reason, in this study, two urea-based treatments were evaluated as degumming alternatives for unretted hemp fibres from residual streams, one at cold and alkaline conditions (CUA) and the other in combination with microwave radiation (MWU). READ MORE

3. 2. Fibres from agricultural hemp waste

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Ella Kärkkäinen; Åsa Älgbrant; Simon Kronberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Hemp fibres; hemp residue; unretted hemp; nonwoven hemp;

   Abstract : There is an increasing demand for natural fibres in the textile industry as a consequence of the negative impact of the industry on the environment. Svensk Hampaindustri (SHI) is currently growing hemp in Sweden for its seeds. This leaves residue in the form of hemp stems that could be processed for textile products. READ MORE