Pigment & Resin Technology: Volume 48 Issue 2

Uses of 4,4-dicyano-3-phenyl-but-3-enoic acid phenylamide for the synthesis of new compounds: antimicrobial and textile finishing evaluations

Amira E.M. Abdallah, Rafat M. Mohareb

This work aims to synthesize a series of novel acyclic and/or heterocyclic systems, as precursors for dyes with potential antimicrobial activity that could be used for…

Optimization of submerged and solid state culture conditions for Monascus pigment production and characterization of its composition and antioxidant activity

Huawei Zeng, Qiao Jie, Zeng Xin, Xu Dayong, Xiong Minghua, Li Feng, Sun Jianfan, Jiang Xuan, Dai Chuanyun

Monascus pigment was widely applied in food processing industry as functional additive, so more attention was paid to the fermentation optimization of pigment production…

Microscopic characterization of acidic paper manuscripts

Safa Abd El kader Mohamed Hamed, Rushdya Rabee Ali Hassan

This paper aims to investigate the effect of acidity on the morphology of archeological paper, especially in the presence of colors and whether natural pigments play a role in the…

High temperature dyeing of PET fabric with natural colourants extracted from annatto seeds

Monthon Nakpathom, Buppha Somboon, Nootsara Narumol, Rattanaphol Mongkholrattanasit

The purpose of this study is to investigate the possibility of dyeing polyester (PET) fabric with natural dye extracted from annatto seeds using high temperature dyeing method.

A novel eco-friendly vapor phase corrosion inhibitor of mild steel

Viktoria Vorobyova, Margarita Skiba, Olena Chygyrynets’

This paper aims to investigate the efficacy of grape pomace extract (GPE) as an eco-friendly vapor phase green inhibitor for corrosion of steel and assess the effect of the major…

Distribution of carotenoids and vitamin A activity in aerial organs of selected underutilized Malaysian “ulam” or traditional vegetables (Averrhoa carambola, Manihot esculenta and Ipomoea batatas)

Jamilah Syafawati Yaacob, Nur Asniyati Abdul Halim, Sharmilla Ashokhan, Hanisah Ali, Rashidi Othman

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pattern of carotenoids distribution in three underutilized Malaysian ‘ulam’ or traditional vegetables in Malaysia (Averrhoa carambola…

Harnessing of non-fibrous textile for production of high performance easy-care cotton fabrics

Kh.M. Mostafa, Heba Ameen, Mahmoud Morsy, Amal El-Ebissy, Mohamed Adel, Ali Salah

This study aims to explore the incorporation of starch nanoparticles (SNPs) in cross-linking formulation of cotton fabrics to see their impact on fabric performance like tensile…

Fabrication of PLA incorporated chitosan nanoparticles to create enhanced functional properties of cotton fabric

Zulfiqar Ali Raza, Faiza Anwar, Irshad Hussain, Sharjeel Abid, Rashid Masood, Hafiz Shahzad Maqsood

This study aimed to present fabrication of novel poly(lactic acid) (PLA) mediated chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) and their impregnation on cotton fabric for enhanced antibacterial…

Study on inert solvent for preparation based on GO/EP composite

Guangkai Hu, Xiaorui Zhang, Lizhu Liu, Weng Ling, Weiwei Cui

The dispersity of graphene oxide (GO) has an important effect on the properties of epoxy resin (EP) composites. Many modification and dispersion methods require the use of inert…

Enhanced generation efficiency of singlet oxygen for methylene blue released from hydroxyapatite-MB@tannic acid-Fe(III) ions

Wenhao Wang, Rujing Shi, Wei Zhang, Haibin Sun, Xiaolu Ge, Chengfeng Li

The purpose of this paper is to improve the generation efficiency of singlet oxygen of methylene blue molecules through finely controlling their aggregation states in drug…