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Degumming of bast fibres
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posted on 2004-09-30, 00:00 authored by A Clarke, H Dennis, Xungai WangXungai Wang, Christopher HurrenChristopher HurrenA method for separating decorticated bast skin into individual fibres, comprising maintaining decorticated bast skin in a closed container in the presence of at least one enzymatic and/or chemical retting agent for a period sufficient for at least a portion of the fibre bundles to separate into individual fibres.
