Bio-inspired functionalization of cotton fabric with ZnO NPs and senna didymobotrya leaf extracts for UV-protection and antibacterial activity
/s), with a tear strength (533.36-554.7 g force). The functional properties of the treated cotton fabric have an antibacterial efficiency reached 99.99% (gram-negative bacteria) and 99.5% (gram-positive bacteria), with a ultraviolet radiation protection factor (UPF) of 112.6, indicating strong potential for medical and UV-protective applications.
Authors
- Getabalew Shifera Weldegrum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8376-8685)
- Mihret Pawlos
- Girma Moges
Institutions
- Mahaveer Academy of Technology and Science University (IN)
- Hawassa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scientific Reports
- Published
- 2026-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-50206-w
- Primary Topic
- Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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