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- ItemAntimicrobial Rnish on Textiles Using Kuppivaeni for Sldn Diseases(2010) Amsamani, Sh e awareness of health and hygiene for consumers has increased the demand for antimicrobial textiles. Whilst in the past it w as predominantly technical textiles that had antimicrobial finishes, in particular to protect against bacteria and fungi, nowadays textiles worn close to the body have been developed for a variety of different applications in the field of medicine and hygiene. An antimicrobial finish on fabrics can minimise the transfer of microorganisms on to the wearer by creating a physical barrier. It prevents skin diseases caused by the microorganisms. Various medicinal plants found in nature exhibit excellent antimicrobial properties. A new approach is made to make textile material antimicrobial using natural extracts on cotton fabrics to cure skin allergies. The 'miracle plant'. Indian Acalypha (Kuppivaeni). which is a commonly available plant in Tamil Nadu, wa s chosen for the study, which involved the applications of Kuppivaeni-leaf extracts on to cotton fabric by optimising the process conditions and then treating the fabrics with different concentrations. The treated samples were tested for activity as per AATCC 147. i AATCC 100 and AATCC 30 agar diffusion test methods. 100% treated fabric was found to be much softer and its washing fastness was found to be better than all the other treated samples. An attempt w as also made to a ssess the healing activity of the Kuppivaeni-treated shirr on skin allergies and rashes. This ecofriendly antimicrobial finish has significant potential in curing skin ., diseases and offers excellent scope in forthcoming years.
- ItemDecolourization of Textile Dye Biomass of Aspergillus fumigatus Effluent by Non-Viable(2012) Kalaiarasi, K; Lavanya, A; Amsamani, S; Bagyalakshmi, GThe aim of this work was to study the decolourization of textile dye effluent by non-viable biomass of Aspergillus fumigates. The dried non-viable fungal biomass exhibited maximum dye removal at pH 7.0 with temperature of 30°C and 3 g/l fw/vj biomass concentration, after 24 h contact time. The results showed that the non-viable biomass possessed high efficiency for dye removal from textile effluent.
- ItemEvaluating the Antimicrobial Efficiency of Chromolaena Odorata Extracts Treated Viscose Fabric for Various Concentrations(2014) Amsamani, SMethanolic extracts of Chromolaena odorata were tested for potential u§e as an antimicrobial agent on viscose fabric. Various concentrations of the extracts from 1 % to 9% was taken and treated on viscose nonwoven fabric with the aid of ultrasonic atomizer. The antibacterial and antifungal assay (AATCC test method 90 -2011, Agar test method) of the treated fabric was done against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. The zone of inhibition formed were E. coli (3mm), S. aureus{5mm),Candida (3mm)and no zone were formed for A. niger. 5% of Chromolaena odorata extracts can be used as a natural antimicrobial agent on textiles which can be used for medical applications.
- ItemGrowing Scenario in Healthcare Textile(2011) Amsamani, SHealth care is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention o f disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans. Health care is delivered by practitioners in medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health and other care providers. Healthcare sector is one o f largest sectors in India, in terms o f revenue and employment. During the 1990s, Indian healthcare grew at a compound annual rate o f 16%. Today the total value o f this sector is more than $34 billion. This translates to $34 per capita or roughly 6% o f GDP. By 2012, India’s healthcare sector is projected to grow to nearly $40 billion. The private sector accounts for more than 80% o f total healthcare spending in India. Health care textile is one o f the fastest growing segments of the world. Very distinctive feature o f health care textiles is that, it can make value addition as to ever application and end users. At the .same time, it is a diverse and dynamic one, having wide range of materials, processes, products and application. The last decade has witnessed a rapid increase o f interest in new sensing and monitoring devices including wearable wireless devices and sensor netvi'orks for several personal applications especially in healthcare, well being, lifestyle, protection and safety. Smart Wearable Systems (SWS) are sensor-based integrated systems on body-worn platforms offering pervasive personalized solutions for continuous, non-invasive monitoring o f body and external parameters, including feedback to the user. Today they are available either in the reach and development prototype (the majority) or commercial products. Furthermore, new developments emerging from the miniaturization o f electronics and materials processing have being leading to the integration o f multiple smart functions into textiles without being a burden.This paper presents and discusses the main issues involved in the development o f the health care textiles, user requirements, technologies, research and development of integrated systems as well as future challenges to be met in order to reach a market with reliable and high value-added products.
- ItemOptimization and Evaluation of Antibacterial Efficacy of Papaya Seed Extract on Non Woven Fabrics(2015) Amsamani, SThe extraction of herbal plants for medicinal purpose was used from traditional days to treat most of the infectious diseases. The medicinal plants have phytochemicals and these active compounds have inherent properties such as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and anti allergic. In the present study the Carica p ap ay a seed was extracted using ethanol and treated on lOOper cent bamboo, viscose and polypropylene non woven fabrics. The antibacterial activity was assessed by AATCC standard test method. The study proves that the bamboo and viscose fabric treated at lower concentration of 0.5g/10ml of water showed zone formation of six and seven mm for both S.aureus and E.coli bacteria.
- ItemRecycling Textile W as te -N ew er Dimensions(2010) Amsamani, S; Aishwariya, S
- ItemTextiles and Dress Designing : Theory Practical I & Ii(2010) Lakshmi, K; Vasugi, N; Amsamani, S