Bio-Hybrid Materials Innovation for Batik: Thermal Characterization and Phase Behavior of Soya-Paraffin Wax and Bees-Paraffin Wax Mixtures

Abstract

Batik is a procedure to beautify the surface of the fabric with the help of wax covered patterns such as figures, floral, geometric and abstract with the help of unique addition of wax solution throughout the process. The focus of the study was the utilization of blends of (soya with paraffin wax) & (Bees wax with paraffin wax) number of experiments were performed and tested to attempt and accomplished the ideal accurate degree /temperature, of wax specifically for wax molten state. Wax was melted by two methods, through a double boiler system & direct heat to observe and maintain the correct temperature of hot liquid and double boiler system was considered as recommended.  Measurements regarding suitable temperatures and melting points were also recorded for Soya wax and Beeswax. Comparison of Bees & Soya wax was tested and proved that soya & bees both waxes were better for the technique to maintain durability and performance, of batik technique. Tabulation detailed descriptions were adopted to clarify and present the attempted results for the results samples.