Synergistic Multi-Enzyme Modification of Ramie Fabric: Optimized Process for Alleviating Prickle Sensation and Enhancing Comfort
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Ramie fabrics suffer from inherent prickle sensation due to rigid fiber morphology, limiting their applications. This study aims to alleviate this issue through an eco-friendly enzymatic modification. Six enzymes (cellulase, laccase, hemicellulase, xylanase, pectinase, alkaline protease) were used. Single-factor experiments optimized enzyme dosage, liquid-to-solid ratio, and treatment time; response surface methodology (RSM) further refined conditions, followed by compound enzyme treatments to explore synergies. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) validated changes. Results showed the optimal multi-enzyme combination (2% hemicellulase, 3% cellulase, 3% laccase) reduced prickle sensation score by 43.8% (to 1.8 vs. 3.2 for untreated), with SEM confirming less surface fuzz and improved uniformity. This effective enzymatic strategy provides a green approach to enhance ramie fabric comfort, with practical implications for textile processing.
Source: Textiles
Authors: Qi Yang, Xiang Zhou, Ling Deng, Xiangying Shen, Lifeng Cheng, Guoguo Xi, Chen Chen, Zhenghong Peng, Yuqin Hu, Si Tan, Shengwen Duan
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,207
OpenAlex ID: W4416764406