Journal
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
Volume 203, Issue -, Pages 492-497Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.08.286
Keywords
Silk; Degumming; Steam; Sericin
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- National Venture Foundation of China
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A novel degumming approach by using steam treatment is proposed to minimize water pollution and consumption in silk wet processing. Sericin removal of Bombyx mori silk fibers was carried out with pressurized steam. The degumming ratio, fine structure and physical properties of the degummed silk fibers as well as energy efficiency were investigated to elucidate the degumming effects of steam treatment. Compared to the conventional neutral soap and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) degumming methods, sericin can be removed by steam treatment without any chemicals, and the degumming ratio as well as physicochemical properties of the degummed silk fibers maintained at a desirable level. Energy efficiency and cost analysis showed that steam degumming is more energy-efficient and economical than the conventional chemical degumming methods. Results showed that steam treatment is a feasible silk degumming method with the benefits of reduction in water pollution and energy consumption. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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