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Area of Science:

  • Textile Chemistry
  • Sustainable Materials Science
  • Natural Product Chemistry

Background:

  • Synthetic dyes pose environmental risks, necessitating sustainable alternatives.
  • Natural dyes offer eco-friendly coloration but often face challenges in colorfastness and uptake.
  • Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) and lemon juice present potential as natural dye and biomordant, respectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the eco-friendly coloration of cotton fabric using holy basil leaf extract and lemon juice.
  • To optimize dyeing conditions (pH and temperature) for enhanced color yield and fastness.
  • To characterize the interaction between the natural dye, biomordant, and cotton fibers.

Main Methods:

  • Cotton fabric was mordanted with lemon juice and dyed with holy basil extract under varying pH (acidic, neutral, alkaline) and temperatures (40-100°C).
  • Color uptake and strength (K/S) were evaluated.
  • Fastness properties (rubbing, washing, perspiration, light) were assessed.
  • Material characterization included Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermal Analysis (TGA/DTA), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD).

Main Results:

  • Optimal dyeing occurred in an alkaline medium at 100°C, yielding superior color uptake and strength.
  • The optimized process demonstrated excellent fastness to rubbing, washing, perspiration, and light.
  • SEM confirmed enhanced surface adhesion in alkaline-dyed fabric.
  • Thermal analysis indicated improved thermal stability of dyed cotton, with FTIR confirming dye-fiber interaction.
  • XRD showed preservation of cellulose crystallinity with the addition of amorphous components from the dye.

Conclusions:

  • Holy basil leaf extract combined with lemon juice provides an effective and sustainable natural dyeing system for cotton.
  • Alkaline conditions at 100°C are optimal for achieving high color yield and fastness.
  • The dyeing process enhances fabric thermal stability and preserves cellulose structure.
  • This method promotes environmentally friendly textile coloration practices.