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Fabricating Cotton Analytical Devices

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Published on: August 30, 2016

Green options for imparting antibacterial functionality to cotton fabrics.

Nabil A Ibrahim¹, Nahed A Abd El-Ghany², Basma M Eid¹

¹Textile Research Division, National Research Centre, Scopus afflitiation ID 60014618, (El-Behouth St.), Dokki, Giza, Egypt.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

|January 17, 2018

Summary

Eco-friendly antibacterial cellulosic textiles were created by grafting monochlorotriazinyl β-cyclodextrin (MCT-βCD) onto cotton fabrics and loading them with natural ingredients or silver ions. The study details the antibacterial efficacy and durability of these novel textiles.

Keywords:

Antibacterial functional finish Cotton fabric Host ingredients Inclusion compound MCT-βCD

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Textile Chemistry
Nanotechnology

Background:

Development of sustainable and effective antibacterial textiles is crucial for healthcare and consumer goods.
Current methods often involve harsh chemicals or lack durability.
Need for eco-friendly approaches utilizing natural compounds and advanced material modification.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an environmentally friendly method for fabricating antibacterial cellulosic textiles.
To investigate the efficacy and durability of textiles functionalized with various natural active ingredients and silver ions.
To explore the role of fabric structure and bioactive agent properties in antibacterial performance.

Main Methods:

Grafting of monochlorotriazinyl β-cyclodextrin (MCT-βCD) onto knitted and woven cotton fabrics.
Post-loading of diverse green active ingredients (essential oils, plant extracts, dyes, Ag-ions) into β-CD cavities.
Characterization of modified fabrics using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS).

Main Results:

Successful fabrication of antibacterial cellulosic textiles via an eco-friendly grafting and post-loading process.
Antibacterial efficacy varied based on the cellulosic substrate (knitted > woven) and the loaded bioactive agent.
Silver ions demonstrated the highest antibacterial activity, followed by Lavender oil, Natural Yellow 7, Aloe vera, Cinnamon oil, Natural Red 25, Vanillin, Clove oil, and Rosemary oil.

Conclusions:

The developed method provides a versatile platform for creating durable, eco-friendly antibacterial textiles.
The choice of cellulosic substrate and the specific bioactive agent significantly influence the final antibacterial performance and wash durability.
This research offers a promising approach for sustainable textile functionalization with broad applications.