Assessing the Efficacy of Chosen Herbal Antimicrobial Treatment for the Creation of Eco-Friendly Bamboo-Cotton Bandages

Recent advancements in wound treatment have led to the emergence of more advanced textile wound dressings, offering promising opportunities to aid in the wound-healing process. This study explores the development of an eco-friendly bamboo-cotton bandage in three various proportions, 50:50, 30:70, an...

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Main Authors: Rajan Kavitha, Murugaganesh Ramachandran, Ayodeji Olalekan Salau
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2421812
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description Recent advancements in wound treatment have led to the emergence of more advanced textile wound dressings, offering promising opportunities to aid in the wound-healing process. This study explores the development of an eco-friendly bamboo-cotton bandage in three various proportions, 50:50, 30:70, and 70:30, with enhanced antimicrobial and wound-healing properties by incorporating herbal extracts like Vitex Negundo and Galinsoga parviflora. Through blending bamboo-cotton in various proportions, notably in the 30/70 ratio, significant improvements in moisture-wicking, breathability, and antibacterial activity were observed. The results demonstrate a decrease in fabric thickness due to the absorbent nature of bamboo fibers, leading to enhanced absorbency of herbal solutions and compact fabric formation. Additionally, the herbal finishing treatments led to improved air permeability and tensile strength of the bandage. The antimicrobial efficacy against common bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was noticeably enhanced in the bamboo-cotton samples coated with herbal extracts. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the interactions between herbal extracts and bamboo fabrics, further validating the efficacy of the herbal treatments. The findings suggest that the integration of traditional herbal knowledge with modern textile technology can lead to sustainable bandages with superior therapeutic benefits which aid faster healing and reduce infection risks.
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spelling doaj-art-b598bfe15ade4c5f9c35c2f52efc5a8e2024-12-09T14:41:34ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2024-12-0121110.1080/15440478.2024.2421812Assessing the Efficacy of Chosen Herbal Antimicrobial Treatment for the Creation of Eco-Friendly Bamboo-Cotton BandagesRajan Kavitha0Murugaganesh Ramachandran1Ayodeji Olalekan Salau2Fashion and Apparel Design, School of Textile and Fashion Design, Dire Dawa University, Dire dawa, EthiopiaMBA, KS Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, IndiaDepartment of Electrical/Electronics and Computer Engineering, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, NigeriaRecent advancements in wound treatment have led to the emergence of more advanced textile wound dressings, offering promising opportunities to aid in the wound-healing process. This study explores the development of an eco-friendly bamboo-cotton bandage in three various proportions, 50:50, 30:70, and 70:30, with enhanced antimicrobial and wound-healing properties by incorporating herbal extracts like Vitex Negundo and Galinsoga parviflora. Through blending bamboo-cotton in various proportions, notably in the 30/70 ratio, significant improvements in moisture-wicking, breathability, and antibacterial activity were observed. The results demonstrate a decrease in fabric thickness due to the absorbent nature of bamboo fibers, leading to enhanced absorbency of herbal solutions and compact fabric formation. Additionally, the herbal finishing treatments led to improved air permeability and tensile strength of the bandage. The antimicrobial efficacy against common bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was noticeably enhanced in the bamboo-cotton samples coated with herbal extracts. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the interactions between herbal extracts and bamboo fabrics, further validating the efficacy of the herbal treatments. The findings suggest that the integration of traditional herbal knowledge with modern textile technology can lead to sustainable bandages with superior therapeutic benefits which aid faster healing and reduce infection risks.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2421812Bamboo-cotton bandageV. negundoG. parvifloraantibacterial propertytensile strengthFTIR
spellingShingle Rajan Kavitha
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Assessing the Efficacy of Chosen Herbal Antimicrobial Treatment for the Creation of Eco-Friendly Bamboo-Cotton Bandages
Journal of Natural Fibers
Bamboo-cotton bandage
V. negundo
G. parviflora
antibacterial property
tensile strength
FTIR
title Assessing the Efficacy of Chosen Herbal Antimicrobial Treatment for the Creation of Eco-Friendly Bamboo-Cotton Bandages
title_full Assessing the Efficacy of Chosen Herbal Antimicrobial Treatment for the Creation of Eco-Friendly Bamboo-Cotton Bandages
title_fullStr Assessing the Efficacy of Chosen Herbal Antimicrobial Treatment for the Creation of Eco-Friendly Bamboo-Cotton Bandages
title_full_unstemmed Assessing the Efficacy of Chosen Herbal Antimicrobial Treatment for the Creation of Eco-Friendly Bamboo-Cotton Bandages
title_short Assessing the Efficacy of Chosen Herbal Antimicrobial Treatment for the Creation of Eco-Friendly Bamboo-Cotton Bandages
title_sort assessing the efficacy of chosen herbal antimicrobial treatment for the creation of eco friendly bamboo cotton bandages
topic Bamboo-cotton bandage
V. negundo
G. parviflora
antibacterial property
tensile strength
FTIR
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2421812
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