Department of Textile and Fashion, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Sheshi Nënë Tereza 1, Tirana, Albania; Albanian Young Academy, Shëtitoria Murat Toptani 1000, Tirana, Albania
Majlinda Hylli
Department of Textile and Fashion, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Sheshi Nënë Tereza 1, Tirana, Albania
Pellumb Berberi
Department of Engineering Physics, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Bulevard Dëshmorët e Kombit 4, Tirana, Albania
A mathematical model is presented to simulate the electric resistivity of leather samples as a function of humidity. It will be shown that absolute and not relative humidity is the crucial parameter. The model assumes that the leather includes channels that can absorb water from the surrounding environment. This effect primarily determines the electric conductivity of the leather samples. The theoretical results from the model are quite closely in line with experimental measurements.
