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<p>This research gives a greener approach for developing sustainable functional textiles using plant-based bioactive compounds. Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) microcapsules containing tea tree oil (TTO) and lutein (LU) were synthesized by using oil-in-water emulsion technique, and applied to polyester-cotton (PC) blended fabric by using pad steam method. The PMMA@LU-TTO microcapsules were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to analyze its morphology and uniform deposition of microcapsules on fabric surfaces without compromising structural integrity, while particle size distribution was analyzed by particle analyzer. The Zeta potential, Fourier Transmission Infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed their structural stability and encapsulation of active agents. The thermal stability of microcapsules and treated fabrics were analyzed by Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). After 30 washing cycles the treated fabrics with 15% PMMA@LU-TTO microcapsules exhibited 90% mosquito repellency at zero wash and retained 80% repellency indicating excellent durability. The finished fabrics also shows excellent air permeability, water absorbency, and significant antibacterial activity. Accordingly, it is firm that adding oil does not influence the physical arrangement of PMMA@LU-TTO microcapsules. Hence, this research gives a greener approach for the development of highly durable functional mosquito-repellent textiles having excellent antibacterial activity.</p> Graphical Abstract <p></p>

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Fabrication of PMMA@LU-TTO microcapsules-based fabric for mosquito repellency and anti-bacterial activity

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    2026年5月23日

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  • Muhammad Tarique,
  • Winges Fatima,
  • Xujing Wang,
  • Jia Lin,
  • Zishu Sheng,
  • Kai Wei

摘要

This research gives a greener approach for developing sustainable functional textiles using plant-based bioactive compounds. Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) microcapsules containing tea tree oil (TTO) and lutein (LU) were synthesized by using oil-in-water emulsion technique, and applied to polyester-cotton (PC) blended fabric by using pad steam method. The PMMA@LU-TTO microcapsules were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to analyze its morphology and uniform deposition of microcapsules on fabric surfaces without compromising structural integrity, while particle size distribution was analyzed by particle analyzer. The Zeta potential, Fourier Transmission Infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed their structural stability and encapsulation of active agents. The thermal stability of microcapsules and treated fabrics were analyzed by Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). After 30 washing cycles the treated fabrics with 15% PMMA@LU-TTO microcapsules exhibited 90% mosquito repellency at zero wash and retained 80% repellency indicating excellent durability. The finished fabrics also shows excellent air permeability, water absorbency, and significant antibacterial activity. Accordingly, it is firm that adding oil does not influence the physical arrangement of PMMA@LU-TTO microcapsules. Hence, this research gives a greener approach for the development of highly durable functional mosquito-repellent textiles having excellent antibacterial activity.

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