Use of Small Angle Neutron Scattering to Study Various Properties of Wool and Mohair Fibres

To maintain a competitive edge in the wool and mohair industry, a detailed knowledge and understanding of the properties of wool fibres is essential. Standard techniques are used to determine fibre diameter, length and strength; however, properties such as hydroscopicity, lustre and changes in fibre...

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Main Authors: Franklyn, C. B., Toeroek, Gy
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY
DATA ANALYSIS
FIBERS
MATERIALS SCIENCE
MATRIX MATERIALS
MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
NEUTRON DIFFRACTION
SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING
STRUCTURAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
WOOL
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Summary:To maintain a competitive edge in the wool and mohair industry, a detailed knowledge and understanding of the properties of wool fibres is essential. Standard techniques are used to determine fibre diameter, length and strength; however, properties such as hydroscopicity, lustre and changes in fibre structure following chemical or mechanical treatment are not so well understood. The unique capabilities of small angle neutron scattering to study changes in the supermolecular structure of wool fibres, particularly at the level of the microfibril-matrix complex, have been used to provide previously unknown features of the fibres. The results of these studies are presented.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.3665301