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Collagen degradation

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XXXVIII IULTCS Congress · 2025 · L-O-015

New plasma application technologies for leather finishing

Marco Nogarole; Francesco de Laurentiis

The availability of plasma application technologies no longer limited to operating in low pressure conditions, but operating at atmospheric pressure has allowed to significantly expand the range of treatable materials. As regards the applicability …

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III IULTCS EuroCongress · 2022 · V-O-194

Influence of tanning technologies on dry leather shrinkage

Michaela Schröpfer1, Anke Mondschein1, Michael Meyer1

… Irreversible shrinkage of leather, however, is caused by changes at the molecular level of the collagen triple helix. Under dry heat conditions, a partial denaturation of the collagen triple helix can be observed, but …

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XXXVIII IULTCS Congress · 2025 · L-O-018

Sustainable leather finishing: optimizing thermal properties with graphene nanoplatelet-polyurethane nanocomposites

Rosario Mascolo; Ciro Siviello; Federico Bertocchi; Claudio Azzaretto; Francesco Cilento; Biagio Palmieri; Alfonso Martone

The leather industry is facing increasing demands for sustainable, high-performance materials that enhance comfort while minimising environmental impact. Traditional leather coatings often compromise breathability and thermal regulation, affecting wearer comfort, while the use …

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