Title:
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Biodegradation of leather tanned with inorganic salts
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Author:
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Bacardit Dalmases, Anna; Jorba, Montse; Font Vallès, Joaquim; Shendrik, Alexander; Ollé Otero, Lluís
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Other authors:
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria Química; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. ENGIBIO - Enginyeria i Biotecnologia |
Abstract:
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This paper aims to evaluate the physical, chemical and biological processes associated with the deterioration of leather tanned with inorganic salts. The samples of leather were exposed during eight months to outdoor weathering, and then their properties were evaluated. The results indicate that
biodegration starts with dehydration, a partial scission of the protein chain of the collagen, detanning and a loss of oils due to volatilization and/or decomposition. |
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-Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria química -Leather -Adoberia -Cuirs i pells -- Conservació |
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Document type:
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Article - Published version Article |
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