Acetylation of jute: effects on strength, rot resistance, and hydrophobicity

Jute cloth was acetylated with a limited amount of liquid acetic anhydride at 120°C. Weight gains of up to 20% were obtained. At a weight gain of 11%, achieved after a reaction time of 2 h, resistance to fungal attack was greatly improved. The cloth was also even in color, and the reduction in stren...

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