Table 4 Thermal decomposition temperatures and char residues of the selected studied cotton fabric samples determined in TGA measurements.

From: Bioactive and biodegradable cotton fabrics produced via synergic effect of plant extracts and essential oils in chitosan coating system

Sample name

T05%

T10%

T20%

Char residue at 600 °C

[%]

CF

196

283

316

20

CF/CS

157

208

229

15

CF/CS/AV

106

175

205

14

CF/CS/AV/CEO

175

220

301

16

  1. T05,10,20%—thermal decomposition temperature for 5, 10, and 20% reduction in sample weight.
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