Abstract:
This present study reports the effect of Aloe
barbadensis miller and carrageenan on the
physical properties of crusted leather. Tensile
strength, tear strength, elongation at break and
distensions for control samples at all processes
of crusting operations were not significantly
different from those of treated samples (p=
0.0972, 0.1324, 0.1565 and 0.040741),
respectively. The trend showed that values for
treated samples were slightly smaller than
those for control samples, although still within
the standard recommended range for quality
leather. The prospects of using the two eco
benign products to improve the organoleptic
(sensorial) characteristics of leather are valid.
The study recommends the innovative
application of the products to leather industry.
More studies to determine the ideal volume
fraction and particle sizes of carrageenan and
Aloe barbadensis miller are needful. Better
results can be obtained if appropriate wetting
mechanism is adopted to lower contact angle
and increase adhesion.
