scholarly journals Characterization of a natural surfactant from an essential oil from neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) for textile industry applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 004051752110075
Author(s):  
Christiane Siqueira de Azevedo Sá ◽  
Rasiah Ladchumananandasivam ◽  
Cátia GFT Rossi ◽  
Rita K da Silva ◽  
Wilka da Silva Camboim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Neem Oil ◽  
Natural Surfactant ◽  
Industry Applications ◽  
Good Potential ◽  
Medical Textile

Surfactants are multipurpose active compounds and are ubiquitously present in detergents. Detergent demand spiked due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, further alerting to the need to replace petrochemical synthetic surfactants with natural and renewable surfactants to mitigate further environmental damage. The neem tree ( Azadirachta indica A. Juss) is a fast-growing tree that provides a multitude of commodities, namely neem oil. Neem oil possesses insecticidal and medicinal activity. This work reports the extraction and characterization of a surfactant from neem oil (SNO), displaying a yield of approximately 100%. SNO exhibited suitable detergent characteristics with a high potential to be used as a cleansing agent for textile applications, such as high pH value (10.1), suitable foaming of 1.5 cm and a critical micelle concentration of nearly 0.12 g mL−1. In addition, SNO showed a moderate bactericidal activity against Escherichia coli and bacteriostatic activity against Staphylococcus aureus, both common nosocomial pathogens. Therefore, SNO has a good potential to be used in medical textile applications due to its detergent and bactericidal properties. Finally, an economical overview of the SNO production process was assessed, underscoring its viability.

Formulation and Physical Evaluation of Cream Containing Neem Oil 5%

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patihul Husni ◽  
Anggia Diani Amalia ◽  
Soraya Ratnawulan Mita ◽  
Norisca Aliza Putriana
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Physical Stability ◽  
Sarcoptes Scabiei ◽  
Stability Study ◽  
Neem Oil ◽  
Physical Evaluation ◽  
Study Results

Permethrin Cream 5%, a topical scabicidal agent, is usually used for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). Nowadays, neem oil,  a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds of the neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss), is reported having an antiscabies effect. The aim of the study was to formulate and evaluate the physical properties of cream containing neem oil 5%. Methods of the study were characterization of physicochemical properties of neem oil, preparation and physical stability study at room temperature (25 oC) and 40 oC for three months storage of the neem oil 5% cream. Physical evaluation involved organoleptic, homogeneity, pH, tipe of cream and  viscosity. The study results showed that all of the physicochemical properties of neem oil met the requirement. The cream were white to yellowish white, characteristic neem oil odor, homogenous cream, pH ± 8, viscosity approximately 2000-8000 cps and o/w cream. Three months storage of the cream showed that the formula resulted a stable cream physically.Keywords: neem oil, permethrin, scabies, Azadirachta indica A.Juss

Utilization of novel and rapid techniques for characterization of neem Azadirachta indica seed oil and palm oil blends

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrajfatema Mulla ◽  
Jasim Ahmed ◽  
Surendraraj Alagarsamy ◽  
Sabeena Farvin K Habeebullah
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Neem Oil ◽  
Oil Blends ◽  
Fatty Acids Profile ◽  
Dielectric Data

AbstractThe authentication of neem oil and its blending with inexpensive vegetable oil, such as, palm oil is a common practice in the neem oil industry. This study was conducted to investigate the neem kernel (Azadirachta indica) oil (NKO) by blending with palm oil and characterize it by studying its effect on the physicochemical properties, dielectric properties and fatty acid profiles of the blend. Blending significantly influenced the color, dielectric, structural and antimicrobial properties of the virgin oil. The NKO was rich in oleic (44.97%), stearic (21.27%), palmitic (16.88%) and linoleic acids (14.08%). The addition of palm oil into NKO significantly influenced the fatty acids profile , which was further confirmed by the FTIR spectra and the dielectric data. Overall, determination of moisture content, palmitic and stearic acid content, color parameter "a" and dielectric measurements were found to be fastest and precise way to detect the NKO and PO blends.

Effectiveness of Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) Oil against Decay Fungi

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanchan Rawat ◽  
◽  
Uttam Kumar Sahoo ◽  
Nagaraj Hegde ◽  
Awadhesh Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Schizophyllum Commune ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Fusarium Proliferatum ◽  
Wood Preservatives ◽  
Neem Oil ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Decay Fungi ◽  
Natural Oils ◽  
Mycelia Growth

The enormous use of metallic wood preservatives has caused destructive impact on environment as well as human health. Therefore realizing the urgency of switching to Environment friendly options such as natural oils are being tested for their antimicrobial properties. The present study aimed at investigating potential of Neem oil against the growth ofdecaying fungi. The ability of Neem oil to inhibit mycelia growth of Schizophyllum commune, Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium proliferatum, Coniophora puteana and Alternaria alternata was tested at different concentrations of 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0 and 10%. Results of the study revealed Neem oil concentrations above 2% were significantly inhibitory to all the tested fungi.

scholarly journals Microscopic Image Segmentation and Morphological Characterization of Novel Chitosan/Silica Nanoparticle/Nisin Films Using Antimicrobial Technique for Blueberry Preservation

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 303
Author(s):  
Rokayya Sami ◽  
Schahrazad Soltane ◽  
Mahmoud Helal
Keyword(s):  
Ph Value ◽  
Silica Nanoparticle ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Aerobic Bacteria ◽  
Nano Materials ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Stable Suspension ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Material Ductility

In the current work, the characterization of novel chitosan/silica nanoparticle/nisin films with the addition of nisin as an antimicrobial technique for blueberry preservation during storage is investigated. Chitosan/Silica Nanoparticle/N (CH-SN-N) films presented a stable suspension as the surface loads (45.9 mV) and the distribution was considered broad (0.62). The result shows that the pH value was increased gradually with the addition of nisin to 4.12, while the turbidity was the highest at 0.39. The content of the insoluble matter and contact angle were the highest for the Chitosan/Silica Nanoparticle (CH-SN) film at 5.68%. The use of nano-materials in chitosan films decreased the material ductility, reduced the tensile strength and elongation-at-break of the membrane. The coated blueberries with Chitosan/Silica Nanoparticle/N films reported the lowest microbial contamination counts at 2.82 log CFU/g followed by Chitosan/Silica Nanoparticle at 3.73 and 3.58 log CFU/g for the aerobic bacteria, molds, and yeasts population, respectively. It was observed that (CH) film extracted 94 regions with an average size of 449.10, at the same time (CH-SN) film extracted 169 regions with an average size of 130.53. The (CH-SN-N) film presented the best result at 5.19%. It could be observed that the size of the total region of the fruit for the (CH) case was the smallest (1663 pixels), which implied that the fruit lost moisture content. As a conclusion, (CH-SN-N) film is recommended for blueberry preservation to prolong the shelf-life during storage.

Production and characterization of activated carbons from neem bark (Azadirachta indica)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. E. Ouedraogo ◽  
K. N. Aboua ◽  
D. B. Soro ◽  
M. Diarra ◽  
L. Meité ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Activated Carbons

Characterization of microRNAs from neem (Azadirachta indica) and their tissue-specific expression study in leaves and stem

3 Biotech ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujay Paul ◽  
Paula Reyes-Pérez ◽  
Paola Isabel Angulo-Bejarano ◽  
Aashish Srivastava ◽  
Sathishkumar Ramalingam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Expression Study ◽  
Specific Expression ◽  
Tissue Specific ◽  
Tissue Specific Expression

Preparing Process and Properties of Collagen Modified Cotton Fiber

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 1415-1419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Hui Xu ◽  
Zhao Fang Du
Keyword(s):  
Cotton Fiber ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Periodate Oxidation ◽  
Aqueous Acetic Acid ◽  
Collagen Concentration ◽  
Acid Media ◽  
Xps Characterization ◽  
Aldehyde Groups

In order to develop cotton fabric underwear with the health care function, the cotton fiber was modified with the collagen (CMCF) using periodate oxidation method. The aldehyde groups on the glucose chains of the oxidized cotton cellulose were reacted with the amino groups of collagen to obtain the CMCF, and the oxidized cellulose was crosslinked with collagen in aqueous acetic acid media. The effects of collagen concentration, treatment time, reaction temperature, pH value of solution and periodate concentration on the amount of collagen crosslinked on cotton fiber were respectively discussed, and the optimal reaction technology was obtained. XPS characterization of the modified cotton fiber showed a characteristic peak about 400.0–405.0 eV corresponding to collagen, which indicated that the collagen was combined on the surface of cotton fiber. The mechanical properties of the collagen modified cotton fiber were improved. The resulting CMCF is a new natural ecological fiber and has the extensive application as a carrier for the controlled release of drugs.

Wastewater effluent characteristics from Moroccan textile industry

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (12) ◽  
pp. 2791-2799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Mountassir ◽  
A. Benyaich ◽  
M. Rezrazi ◽  
P. Berçot ◽  
L. Gebrati
Keyword(s):  
Textile Industry ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Textile Wastewater ◽  
Complete Characterization ◽  
Wastewater Effluent ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Standard Limit ◽  
Effluent Characteristics

The objectives of this work were to carry out a complete characterization of textile wastewater, resulting from a textile unit located in the Marrakesh region. A physico-chemical characterization has been performed, focused on organic and toxicological aspects. The cladoceran Daphnia magna was used as the sensor organism and lethal concentration as a criterion to measure the toxicity of textile wastewater. The physico-chemical and toxicological status of a local textile effluent showed considerable values limitation, when compared to the European Union standard limit and Moroccan guide level and other studies. In view of those characteristics, the wastewater effluent from the textile industry should be considered to be treated before discharge to the environment.

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