Extraction, Characterization, and Utilization of Mint Extract in Textile Processes

Nasr, Samia; Badr Eldin, Hanan O.; Mohamed, Amina L.; Hassabo, Ahmed G.

doi:10.21608/jtcps.2025.348065.1405

Extraction, Characterization, and Utilization of Mint Extract in Textile Processes

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Chemistry Department of Science college, Abha king Khalid University Saudis Arabia

² National Research Centre (Scopus affiliation ID 60014618), Textile Research and Technology Institute, Dyeing. Printing and Auxiliaries Department, 33 El-Behouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O 12622, Giza, Egypt

³ National Research Centre (NRC, Scopus affiliation ID 60014618), Textile Research Technology Institute (TRTI), Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulose based Textiles Department (PFCFD), El-Behouth St. (Former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki,

⁴ National Research Centre (NRC), Textile Research and Technology Institute (TRTI), Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulose based Textiles Department (PFCTD), El-Behouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

10.21608/jtcps.2025.348065.1405

Abstract

The textile industry is addressing pollution by utilizing mint extract as an environmentally friendly alternative to natural dyes. Mint extract has antimicrobial properties, increased durability, and thermal protection, making it ideal for the perfume and pharmaceutical industries. It can be extracted using various methods, including ultrasound, microwave, and enzyme-assisted extractions. Mint extract has antibacterial properties, such as inhibiting Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. It can also be used as a bioactive agent on textile substrates and has antiredox properties. However, the use of low biodegradable ionic silver may induce toxic effects. Solvent applications are beneficial for these applications, as they change the high content of essential oils in people, making them available at low prices without toxic effects.

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