Theses and Dissertations
A comparative study of mechanical performance characteristics between treated and untreated ham nets
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
Recommended Citation
Almin, Md, "A comparative study of mechanical performance characteristics between treated and untreated ham nets" (2020). Theses and Dissertations. 58.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/58