Journal of Textile Science & Engineering

Krishnaveni V

Publications

• Research Article
  Analysis of Chemical Components and Antimicrobial Activity on Vetiver Extract for Home Textile Applications
  Author(s): Krishnaveni VKrishnaveni V
  
  Home Textiles is one of the most rapidly expanding sectors in the technical textile market. The scope of hometech envelops all textile materials used in home and hygiene applications should be sustainable and also free from hazards. The consumers are now increasingly aware of the hygienic life style and there is a necessity and expectation for a wide range of textile products finished with antimicrobial properties. From the plant kingdom, one of the abundant sources of strong natural fiber is Vetiveria zizanioides and it has numerous properties such as antimicrobial property and inherently filled with good aroma. The extract was prepared with Vetiveria zizanioides powder using the solvent. The chemical components and phytochemicals were identified and screened from the extract and then antimicrobial activity was analyzed on the extract against standar.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-8064.1000259

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