Antibacterial Finishing of Cotton Textiles with Extract of Citrus Fruit Peels

Abstract

The objective of this study is to explore, evaluate and compare the antibacterial activity of a cotton fabric treated with essential oils extracted from green, orange & black (a mixture of both green and orange) lemon peel (Citrus limon). The Citrus limon peel is rich in nutrient such as flavonoid and essential oil that can be used for antimicrobial activity. The finishing agent, lemon peel extract was extracted by treatment with methanol using steam distillation techniques. The antimicrobial activities were evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus (gram-positive) and Escherichia coli (gram-negative) bacteria by zone of inhibition measurement. Cotton finished with green lemon peel extract showed strong antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus (24-30mm) and Escherichia coli (22-26mm) bacteria as compared to orange and black lemon. Black (50% green and 50% orange) lemon peel extract showed better antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus (18-26mm) and Escherichia coli (18-25mm) bacteria than the orange lemon peel. In addition to this, the durability of the natural finishing agent on cotton was measured before or after washing and has got the same effect. From this study, it was revealed that citrus lemon have better, durable antibacterial potential with the green lemon peel extract having a more efficient effect compared to others

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