Naslov
Herbal Extracts – Washing Agents for Coloured Fabrics?

Autori
Dekanić, Tihana ; Pušić, Tanja ; Soljačić, Ivo

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Proceedings of the 8th Central European Conference on Fiber-grade Polymers, Chemical Fibers and Special Textiles / Dekanić, Tihana ; Tarbuk, Anita - Zagreb : Tekstilno-tehnološki fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, 2015, 183-188

ISBN
978-953-7105-63-1

Skup
8th Central European Conference on Fiber-grade Polymers, Chemical Fibers and Special Textiles

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 16.09.2015. - 18.09.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
washing agent; saponin; colour; Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF); herbal extracts

Sažetak
Selection of saponins as natural detergents for washing of textiles contributes to the promotion of green chemistry in textile applications. Herbs such as European Ivy, wild chestnut, soapwort and soap nut shell are sources of saponins with specific hydrophilic and oleophilic character able to provide detergency properties. The objective of this research is to study the washing performance of saponins from European Ivy (Hedera helix) and soap nut shells (Sapindus mukorossi) in comparison to standard detergents and commercial products. The primary criterion is a colour preservation of pastel and dark shaded cotton and wool fabrics in washing at 40°C. The second criterion is UPF enhancement. Washing performance of applied agents was evaluated through optical and protective characteristics of fabrics based on colour difference and Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF). The results confirmed a multifunctional ability of saponins from herbal extracts for colour protection and enhanced UPF of washed cotton and wool fabrics.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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