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Study into the ultrasonic cleaning of wool

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posted on 2010-01-01, 00:00 authored by Christopher HurrenChristopher Hurren
This research studied the use of ultrasonic irradiation during wool cleaning with an aim to improve the cleaning process and reduce its impact on the environment. The research found that ultrasonic cleaning reduced energy, detergent and chemicals consumption, reduced fibre entanglement and had no significant effect on fibre properties.

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xxiv, 197 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.

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thesis

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eng

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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Deakin University, Victoria, 2010.

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Ph.D.

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Institute for Technology Research and Innovation

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