Cyclic degumming of ramie fiber with alkali-promoted ethylene glycol deep eutectic solvent

Yan Song, Changchun Sun, Kai Nie, Xiaohui Xu, Shuai Zhang, Guangting Han, Wei Jiang, Yuanming Zhang, Arthur Ragauskas, Junzhi Ma, College of Textile and Clothing, Dezhou University, Shandong Engineering Research Center for New Functional Bio-based Fibers and Textiles, Dezhou University, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Tennessee, Joint Institute for Biological Sciences, Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Department of Forestry, and Fisheries, Center for Renewable Carbon, The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

Textile Research Journal

Published online on May 19, 2025

Abstract

Textile Research Journal, Volume 96, Issue 7-8, Page 677-684, April 2026.
Ramie fibers are quite popular textile fibers owing to their antibacterial, breathable, cool, antiseptic, mildew resistant and sweat-absorbing functions. The efficient and green degumming of ramie fibers holds great significance in further enhancing their ...