Effect of Transglutaminase Enzyme on Physico-mechanical Properties of Rambouillet Wool Fiber. Issue 6 (2nd June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soun, Bhawna; Kaur, Devinder; Jose, Seiko
• Is Part Of: Journal of natural fibers. Volume 17:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 793
• Page End: 801
• Publication Date: 2020-06-02
• Subjects: Wool -- Rambouillet -- transglutaminase -- antimicrobial activity -- enzyme finish; Textile research -- Periodicals; Textile research; Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2018.1534187
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1544-0478

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Rambouillet wool fiber was scoured and treated with transglutaminase (TG) enzyme for different concentrations and duration at neutral pH at 45°C. The physical, mechanical, dyeing, and antimicrobial properties of the wool fiber before and after enzymatic treatment were evaluated as per standard methods. Results inferred that TG enzyme-treated wool fiber sample showed improvement in softness, luster, and tensile strength in comparison with scoured wool fiber. It is found that 0.5% TG enzyme treatment at 45°C for 60 min at pH 7 was an optimum condition. Scanning electron microscope images also confirmed the flattened and smooth scales of wool fiber after enzymatic treatment.