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Abstract <p>This study introduces physicochemical analyses of <i>Melaleuca leucadendra</i> leaf essential oil (MLEO), followed by a study of its application to prepare novel hydrophobic and antibacterial textiles. This chemical strategy is based on incorporating <i>Melaleuca leucadendra</i> leaf essential oil (MLEO) into cotton fabrics using microencapsulation techniques. The utilized MLEO was investigated via Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and identified 37 bioactive compounds in MLEO and carene was found as the predominant antimicrobial agent. The successful microencapsulation of MLEO was indicated via Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). Surface characterization using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) revealed a uniform microcapsule distribution and the existence of function groups of MLEO with the fabric matrix was indicated via Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). The contact angle of the modified cotton fabrics was checked and indicated the hydrophobic characteristics. Additionally, antibacterial activity was investigated against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, and promising antibacterial properties were obtained. Therefore, microencapsulation could be used to prepare novel antibacterial and hydrophobic cotton fabrics after modification by essential oil.</p>

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Physicochemical Properties of Melaleuca leucadendra Essential Oil and Its Role in the Surface Modification of Polymer to Prepare Hydrophobic and Antibacterial Textile

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    2025年10月12日

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  • M. Masae,
  • C.-Q. Zeng,
  • N. Podkumnerd,
  • N. Prasongchan,
  • S. Jornden,
  • P. Kongsong,
  • S. Wattanasen,
  • I. M. A. Mohamed

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Abstract

This study introduces physicochemical analyses of Melaleuca leucadendra leaf essential oil (MLEO), followed by a study of its application to prepare novel hydrophobic and antibacterial textiles. This chemical strategy is based on incorporating Melaleuca leucadendra leaf essential oil (MLEO) into cotton fabrics using microencapsulation techniques. The utilized MLEO was investigated via Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and identified 37 bioactive compounds in MLEO and carene was found as the predominant antimicrobial agent. The successful microencapsulation of MLEO was indicated via Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). Surface characterization using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) revealed a uniform microcapsule distribution and the existence of function groups of MLEO with the fabric matrix was indicated via Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). The contact angle of the modified cotton fabrics was checked and indicated the hydrophobic characteristics. Additionally, antibacterial activity was investigated against Staphylococcus aureus, and promising antibacterial properties were obtained. Therefore, microencapsulation could be used to prepare novel antibacterial and hydrophobic cotton fabrics after modification by essential oil.