Evaluation of the physical properties of leathers tanned with Plectranthus barbatus Andrews extracts
Autor: | Alvin Sasia, Dennis Kimaiga Obiero, Arthur Onyuka, Jackson N Ombui |
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Rok vydání: | 2020 |
Předmět: |
chemistry.chemical_classification
Tear resistance biology biology.organism_classification Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Relative stability Brown colour chemistry.chemical_compound Horticulture chemistry Pyrogallol Plectranthus barbatus Ultimate tensile strength Genetics Tannin Agronomy and Crop Science Molecular Biology Biotechnology Shrinkage |
Zdroj: | African Journal of Biotechnology. 19:137-141 |
ISSN: | 1684-5315 |
Popis: | This study was designed to assess the potential use of Plectranthus barbatus Andrews, a plant growing locally in Kenya as a vegetable tanning agent. The aim was a deliberate attempt to adopt green chemistry and provide cheap locally available eco-friendly tanning materials. Anova statistical test (α |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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