Analysis of Structural Change in Keratin Fibers Resulting from Chemical Treatments Using Raman Spectroscopy

    February 2005 in “ Biopolymers ”
    Akio Kuzuhara
    Studysummary In this study, chemical treatments during permanent hair straightening were found to randomize proteins in the cortex, aiding in the reconnection of disulfide bonds during oxidation.
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    1. Chemical Modification of Keratin Fibers Using 2-Iminothiorane Hydrochloride Journal of applied polymer science · 2003
    2. Structural Change of Keratin Protein in Human Hair by Permanent Waving Treatment Polymer · 1998