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Abstract
Graft copolymerization of acrylic acid onto wool fibers was carried out using a γ-radiation induced technique. The degree of grafting was influenced by the monomer concentration and the radiation dose. The changes in the polymorphism of the grafted wool fibers were investigated and compared with that of the parent fibers. A further increase in the degree of grafting was found to cause a slight reduction in moisture sorption. Affinity towards basic dye and the mechanical properties of wool fibers were improved by the graft process.