Investigation of microwave treatment effects in the jute tenacity

Abstract

The jute was subjected to microwave treatments in two different states: unfastened, andfastened. The effects in mechanical properties depend on the state during treatment. Theunfastened state increases the elongation of the jute yarn. For the fastened state, thetreatment increases the tenacity. The higher tenacity resulting from the treatment makes itpossible for jute yarn to be used in a broader range of applications