Antibacterial Efficacy Analysis of Ricinus communis, Senna auriculata and Euphorbia hirta Extract Treated on the Four Variant of Denim Fabric against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
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2012
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In the present study the methanol extracts of Ricinus communis. Senna auriculata and Euphorbia hirta were
screened for their antimicrobial efficiency and the combinations (1:3:2) and the condition 20kgf/cm^ Pressure, 20m/
min rpm were standardized for the selected herbs. The herbal extracts were applied on the four variant of denim
fabric directly by using dip method. The antimicrobial activity of the finished fabrics was assessed against bacteria
that normally exist like Escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus. To enhance the durability of the finished fabric,
micro encapsulation and nano encapsulation of the herbal extracts were performed and the results showed good
resistance for microbes.