Producing Multifunctional Chitosan/Viscose Fabric by β-Thujaplicin and Harmaline Finishing

Abstract

This article introduces the fabrication of multifunctional viscose fabric with chitosan, β-thujaplicin, and harmaline. The scanning electron microscope of the produced sample shows excellent distribution of used materials on surface of viscose fabric. After 10, 20, and 30 washing cycles the bactericidal properties and durability were investigated, and the results indicate that the durability of bactericidal action against Shigella and Bacillus cereus was very good. Moreover, abrasion resistance after 500, 700, and 900 cycles rubbing tests was studied, and the results were analyzed in detail. On the contrary, the ultraviolet blocking properties and durability after 10, 20, and 30 washing cycles were investigated. The outcome indicates that the treated fabrics have excellent ultraviolet blocking even after 30 washing cycles. Consequently, the produced multifunctional fabric has excellent physical and chemical properties, such as increased tensile strength and abrasion resistance, antibacterial activity, and ultraviolet blocking.