The Effects of Ozone Treatment on Soybean Fibers.

In this study, the effects of ozone treatment on the physical properties of soybean fibers have been studied. Knitted soybean fabrics were ozonated up to 180 min treatment time at room temperature in order to determine the effects on soybean fibers. Results indicated promising increase of whiteness degrees by ozonation, which was much greater than the results reached by hydrogen peroxide bleach. One more advantage of ozonation bleaching is the conservation of the brightness of the fiber where peroxide bleach reduces brightness values. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]