Development of Antibacterial Biomaterial: Optimization method of Bauhinia varigata L. Extract on Cotton Bamboo Blended Fabric

Abstract

Aim: The present study reports the development of antibacterial biomaterial by optimization method of Bauhinia varigata Linn. extract. Bauhinia Variegata is an edible plant belongs to family (Fabaceae/Leguminosae). Bauhinia varigata Linn., commonly referred to as Kanchna. Ayurvedic medical practice has long utilized Bauhinia's leaves, blossoms, and stem bark as a treatment for a variety of illnesses.
 Methods: Cotton Bamboo fabric (50+50 cotton-bamboo blend) were finished using optimization parameters such as herbal concentrations (1, 2 and 3%), binder concentrations (1, 2 and 3%) and wet pick-up percentages (50, 100 and 200%). The EN ISO 20645 test technique for antibacterial activity was employed as the functional test to examine all the samples under various optimum settings. The completed samples were examined using textile standards for their physical and comfort characteristics after the most optimal condition was determined.
 Result: In bamboo cotton, RUN-16 finished with 3% herbal concentrates showed maximum inhibitory zones. The fabric's count, thickness, air permeability, and wicking qualities did not significantly change following the application of selected herbal concentrations. It demonstrates that ideal finishing conditions have no effect on the intrinsic characteristics of fabric samples. Statistical information from the analysis further confirmed it. It was found that higher herbal concentrations of 3% in all selected RUNs expressed stronger antibacterial inhibitory zones against the two test bacteria.
 Conclusion: The obtained results emphasized that the developed antibacterial biomaterial of B. varigata finished fabrics shall be used for technical textile applications.