The Bioindicator Method for Assessing Safety in Use of Leathers, Part II: The Study of the Response of Tetrahymena to Leather Extracts by Using a Microscope and the Clark Electrode
Abstract It has been assumed that the results of calorimetric measurements of heat emissions from the bioindicator cells in extracts taken from leathers (Part I) are to be confirmed by...
UV Protection Against Photoageing of Garment Leathers by ZnO Nanoparticles: Application of Nano ZnO in Finishing Process as Photocatalyst
Abstract In this study, zinc oxide nano-particles, known to have photocatalytic and high UV protection properties, were used in the finishing process to prevent chromium(VI) formation as a result of...
Temperature Sensitive Colour Changing Leathers with Thermochromic Pigments
Abstract Thermochromic dyes and pigments offer significant potential for functional and aesthetic design of smart textile materials and in the area of the leather industry potential application of thermochromic pigment...
The Effects of Alternating and Direct Electric Currents on Moderately Halophilic Bacteria in Leather Industry
Abstract Proteolytic and lipolytic moderately halophilic bacteria, originate from salt, may be found on salted sheep skins. Microbial spoilage of sheepskin usually results from the failure to inactivate proteolytic and...
