Effect of acid dye processing on microstructural parameters in silk fibres

The changes in microstructural parameters in silk fibres, due to acid dye processing have been studied using wide angle X-ray scattering method. Width of the crystal distribution function has been determined by Fourier analysis of (201) reflection in these silk fibres. Volume-weighted and surface-weighted crystal sizes have been estimated and compared. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd