Fabric Parameters and Pesticide Characteristics That Impact on Dermal...
Fabric functional finish and formulation of pesticides are factors that contribute to pesticide wicking, wetting, and penetration. Fluorocarbon soil-repellent finishes inhibit contamination of the...
View ArticleEffect of Laundering Procedures and Functional Finishes on Removal of...
Eleven pesticides from three chemical classes were chosen for comparison of residues after laundering. Pesticide was introduced to the fabric surface of one of three fabrics--unfinished (UN),...
View ArticleChemical-free Extraxtion of Cotton Stalk Bark Fibers by Steam Flash Explosion
Cotton stalk bark fibers (CSBF) were extracted by steam flash explosion, completed within 0.09 s, and the extracted fibers were compared with those obtained by conventional alkaline treatment. Results...
View ArticleMillennial Perceptions of Fast Fashion and Second-Hand Clothing: An...
Millennials are becoming more conscientious of the products they buy, as well as the social and environmental implications behind them. However, Millennials with low discretionary incomes have limited...
View ArticleBenign Fabrication of Fully Stereocomplex Polylactide with High Molecular...
A reproducible and environmentally friendly method for the preparation of high molecular-weight stereocomplex polylactide (HMW SCPLA) is achieved. Poly(L-lactide) and poly(D-lactide) were simply...
View ArticlePROCESS OF EXTRACTING HIGH QUALITY PROTEINS FROM CEREAL GRANS AND THER...
The present invention is directed to a method for processing a plant-based protein source, the method comprising an acidic extracting solution comprising a reducing agent is useful for extracting and...
View ArticleMETHODS OF ENHANCING DYEABILITY OF POLYMERS
The invention relates to new methods of dyeing polymers. The methods include dispersing nanomaterials into the polymers to form polymer nanocompositres, and dyeing the polymer nanocomposites with a...
View ArticleNATURAL CELLULOSC FIBER BUNDLES FROM CELLULOSIC SOURCES AND A METHOD FOR...
The present invention is directed to natural cellulosic fiber bundles from natural cellulose sources preferably having a length, width, strength, elongation, or other properties desirable for...
View ArticleMETHOD FOR MAKINGNATURAL CELLULOSC FIBER BUNDLES FROM CELLULOSIC SOURCES
A method for extracting such natural cellulosic fiber bundles from natural cellulose sources selected from the group con sisting of cornhusk, cornstalk, Switchgrass leaves, Switch grass stems, rice...
View ArticleThe Reciprocal Involvement of Family Business Owners and Communities in...
It is believed that highly involved business owners and community members will yield benefits to ensure business and community sustainability over time. However, little research has delved into...
View ArticleMake and break details: The architecture of design-build education
In the imagination of prominent architects and architectural theorists, the detail figures as both a promising and perilous element of built form. This paper explores the tension of the “make or...
View ArticlePilot-scale spinning and sucrose-tetra-aldehydes-crosslinking of...
Pliable and water-resistant protein fibers from feathers were developed via continuous one-step spinning and crosslinking using sucrose-tetra-aldehydes. Though flexible protein fibers from feathers...
View ArticleEFFECTIVE HAIR STYLING COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES
This disclosure relates to hair styling compositions and processes , and more particularly to compositions for disentangling or crosslinking hair that are useful in hair styling processes.
View ArticleStriving Towards Authenticity in the Self Through Dress and Appearance:...
We sought to explore how Latina adolescent immigrants experience immigration across adolescence as they seek to know and express their authentic selves through dress and appearance. Our work was...
View ArticleInfluences on Consumer Engagement with Sustainability and the Purchase...
Apparel and textile products are filling landfills and contributing to extensive waste found across the world. Much of the textile waste is due to the typical consumer not being aware of the care for,...
View ArticleNegative e-WOM Resulting from Political Posts on Social Media: A Case Study...
Consumers have been advocating for a variety of causes, and in turn, retailers are expressing their political opinions through social-media posts in hopes of aligning with their customers’ views. This...
View ArticleThe Future of Extension Programming Post-Pandemic: The Need for Diverse...
The Covid-19 pandemic has been highly disruptive to Extension programming. Online programming has emerged as one of the primary approaches for maintaining engagement with the communities and...
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