Microcapsules Characterization on Agro Textiles

International Journal of Applied Chemistry

© 2015 by SSRG - IJAC Journal

Volume 2 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2015

Authors : P.Solamuthu, T.Vaithilingam

10.14445/23939133/IJAC-V2I3P103

How to Cite?

P.Solamuthu, T.Vaithilingam, "Microcapsules Characterization on Agro Textiles," SSRG International Journal of Applied Chemistry, vol. 2,  no. 3, pp. 10-14, 2015. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939133/IJAC-V2I3P103

Abstract:

This paper proposes to expand a practical ecological nonwoven with antimicrobial microcapsules maintaining the constancy and biodegradability of the nonwoven for use in cultivation applications. The nonwoven was obtained using hemp fibers by Wetlaid technology. Microcapsules were prepared by co-extrusion/gelling method with alginate as shell and oregano oil as core material. The microcapsules were developed to protect and control release of oregano oil. Microcapsules were included on the nonwoven by covering method using a usual polymer as a graft substance. After incorporating microcapsules, the nonwoven was subjected to several tests in order to determinate the microcapsules fixation and their functionality. The nonwovens were characterized for their antimicrobial activity beside dissimilar kinds of bacteria and fungi. Nonwoven loaded with microcapsules was found to show good antimicrobial action in similarity with nonwoven that was not laden with microcapsules.

Keywords:

Microcapsules, Oregano Oil, Co-Extrusion and Gelling, Coating, Hemp Agrotextil and Antimicrobial Activity.

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