Antimicrobial activity of cotton fabrics treated with curcumin

Narendra Reddy, Shinyoung Han, Yi Zhao, Yiqi Yang

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Abstract

Curcumin, a yellow pigment known to have various biological activities, was applied onto cotton as an antimicrobial agent. Curcumin could provide both color and antimicrobial activity to cotton and can be dyed using a batch or continuous process. However, curcumin and cotton have low affinity and therefore the ability of curcumin to impart durable antimicrobial activity on cotton needs to be studied. In this research, the ability of curcumin dyed onto cotton fabrics to inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was studied. Relationships that can predict the rate of inhibition based on the curcumin concentration or shade depth (K/S values) were developed without the need for an antimicrobial test. Durability of antimicrobial activity to laundering and to light was also studied. Curcumin was more effective in inhibiting S. aureus than E. coli. The reduction of bacteria and durability of antimicrobial activity of curcumin to laundering was inferior on cotton fabrics compared with wool. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2698-2702
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume127
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 15 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • adsorption
  • biofiber
  • dyes/pigments
  • fibers
  • renewable resources

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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