SPE Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 576 - 589
Published: June 19, 2024
Abstract
Chronic
exposure
to
ultraviolet
(UV)
radiation
can
cause
degenerative
changes
in
the
cells,
fibrous
tissues
and
blood
vessels.
Moreover,
microbiological
attacks
pose
severe
risks
human
health
are
a
major
of
sickness
worldwide.
The
aim
this
work
is
develop
UV
protective
antimicrobial
materials
using
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
colloidal
solution
with
carrot
orange
peel
extract.
Treated
samples
were
subjected
color
strength
(K/S
value)
measurement,
scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM)
image
analysis,
attenuated
total
reflectance
(ATR)
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy
protection
factor
(UPF)
test,
bacterial
reduction
rate
analysis
bursting
measurement.
study
revealed
that
treated
fabric
exhibited
remarkable
capabilities,
as
evidenced
by
low
transmission
percentages
across
wavelengths
an
outstanding
UPF
rating
50,
signifying
excellent
defense
against
harmful
radiation.
Additionally,
antibacterial
tests
significant
effectiveness
treatment
common
strains,
impressive
rates
for
Staphylococcus
aureus
(99.99%)
Escherichia
coli
(99.17%).
Furthermore,
fabric's
strength,
both
dry
wet
conditions,
remained
nearly
unchanged
after
treatment.
ATR‐FTIR
SEM
imaging
provided
insights
into
phytochemical
compounds
give
composition
(44.63–49.91)
surface
morphology
fabric,
elucidating
mechanisms
behind
its
enhanced
properties.
Due
availability
nature
cost
raw
materials,
process
be
considered
apply
commercially
further
research
purposes.
Highlights
Utilization
waste.
Successful
application
materials.
Excellent
Significant
strains.
Low
viable
functional
Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
healthcare
industry
can
greatly
benefit
from
natural
colorants
as
bioactive
component
integrated
textiles.
These
textiles
are
perfect
for
use
in
because
they
biocompatible,
have
antimicrobial
characteristics
and
sustainable.
It
is
an
exciting
new
development
that
might
replace
harmful
synthetic
dyes
with
safer
more
practical
options
of
bio-colorants
makes
them
both
biocompatible
antimicrobial.
By
facilitating
quicker
healing
warding
off
infections,
these
further
add
to
improved
outcomes.
also
helps
fund
research
into
smart
clothes
track
vital
signs
better
care
patients.
Incorporating
the
focus
this
review
paper
which
will
examine
different
sources
fabrication
methods.
In
addition,
work
discuss
obstacles
future
possibilities
bio-colorant
technology
advancement
textile
sectors.
Developing
monitor
health
parameters,
improving
wound
dressings
properties
creating
fabrics
surgical
garments
hospital
linens
all
potential
uses
Patients
wear
protect
themselves
ultraviolet
rays
materials
could
find
environmentally
friendly
medical
supplies.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 405 - 405
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Natural
dyes
can
be
extracted
from
fruits,
flowers,
leaves,
and
roots.
Exploring
new
sources
of
natural
dyes,
especially
underutilized
plants,
emerges
as
a
promising
strategy.
The
main
advantages
exploiting
unconventional
plants
include
local
availability,
specialty
food
production,
cultural
significance,
sustainable
technological
feasibility,
fundamental
insights.
Finding
such
is
significant
unfavorable
climatic
human
conditions
put
vegetation
at
risk
worldwide.
Thus,
this
study
aims
to
review
with
potential
applications
pigments,
highlighting
their
applications,
benefits,
prospects.
An
integrative
was
conducted
by
searching
Web
Science,
ScienceDirect,
SpringerLink
for
all
studies
published
up
December
2024.
For
review,
total
133
references
that
presented
the
information
data
interest
authors
were
selected.
This
highlighted
in
food,
cosmetic,
pharmaceutical,
textile
industries.
Despite
growing
challenges
related
stability,
seasonality,
extraction
efficiency
continue
limit
commercial
use.
However,
advancements
technologies
have
improved
applicability
these
compounds.
Additionally,
utilizing
underexplored
plant
presents
strategic
opportunity
diversify
dye
reduce
reliance
on
traditional
sources,
promote
more
practices.
