Colorimetric Assay and Antibacterial Activity of Cotton, Silk, and Wool Fabrics Dyed with Peony, Pomegranate, Clove, Coptis chinenis and Gallnut Extracts

To investigate the antibacterial functionality of natural colorant extracts, five kinds of natural dying aqueous solutions were obtained by extraction from peony, pomegranate, clove, Coptis chinensis and gallnut using water at 90 °C for 90 min with a liquor ratio (solid natural colorant material/...

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Main Authors: Young-Hee Lee, Eun-Kyung Hwang, Han-Do Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-01-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/2/1/10/