MadSci Network: Biochemistry |
My project was: What is the effect of dye on natural verses synthetic fibers? Natural fibers: 100% Cotton, 100% Wool, 100% Silk, 100% Linen. Synthetic fibers: 100% Polyester, 100% Rayon, 100% Acrylic, 100% Acetate, 100% Nylon. All of my fabrics were obtained from Textile mills. I used 4 different dyes: Direct Dye, Acid Dye, Reactive Dye and Disperse dye. All of the dyes I made myself. I dyed all of the different kinds of fabrics in each of the 4 different dyes. I then charted my results. Would this project belong in the Bio-Chemistry area of the Science Fair or just the Chemistry area? I'm confused because once the natural fibers have been milled into fabrics doesn't the chemical makeup change? -Thank you, Sammy
Re: Does my Science Fair project belong in the Bio-Chemistry area of the fair?
Try the links in the MadSci Library for more information on Biochemistry.