Theses and Dissertations

Md Almin

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Freeman, Charles E.

Committee Member

Black, Catherine

Committee Member

Schilling, M. Wes

Date of Degree

8-7-2020

Document Type

Graduate Thesis - Open Access

Major

Fashion Design and Merchandising

Degree Name

Master of Science

College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Department

School of Human Sciences

Abstract

Mechanical performance characteristics were compared for 100% polyester treated and untreated weft-knitted mesh fabric that are used to contain dry-ageing hams, commonly referred to as ham nets. The treated net was coated with a patent-pending food-grade chemical solution (40% Propylene Glycol + 1% Propylene Glycol Alginate + 1% Carrageenan) to control ham mites. Both treated and untreated ham nets were compared for mechanical performance characteristics based on the following standards: abrasion resistance (ASTM D4966), elastic recovery (BS EN 14704-1:2005), breaking strength (ASTM D5034-09), and bursting strength (ASTM D3786). Results indicate that the coating had minimal to no impact on the mechanical performance characteristics of ham nets. SEM images also showed no negative effect on the fiber morphology due to the applied chemical solution. Findings support the use of treated ham nets to increase the end-use functionality and provide stakeholders an option for integrated pest management without compromising performance needs.

URI

https://hdl.handle.net/11668/18413

Sponsorship

USDA-NIFA funded "Methyl Bromide Transition" Program

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