Modifications Caused by Enzyme-Retting and Their Effect on Composite Performance

Table 1

Treatments utilized in enzyme-retting flax fibers.

Enzyme and buffer solution exposure	Chelator used	Rinse	Soak treatment	Degree of ret	Total exposure time
(h)	(h)		(h)		(h)
0	None	Warm tap water	48 (buffer solution)	None	48
10	2		36 (tap water)	Minimal
22	2		24 (tap water)	Moderate
46	2		None	Fully