Utilizing Citrus Limon in Place of Acetic Acid for an Eco-Friendly Silk Fabric Coloring Process
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https://doi.org/10.32350/jdt.51.03Keywords:
acetic acid, acid dye, citric acid, silk dyeing, sustainabilityAbstract
In this study, acetic acid and citric acid were used in place of only acetic acid to color silk fabric using Bemacid Blue N-TF dyes in 2% hues. The dyed sample was assessed using a variety of metrics and methods, including fixation efficiency (%), fastness properties, and K/S value. A sample of citric acid displayed the same color fixation and fastness characteristics. Citric acid significantly reduced the results of the tests conducted on the wastewater from both samples, both in terms of chemical and biological oxygen demand. The significant sustainable approach to acid dyeing is demonstrated by the citric acid dyed sample's comparable wash fastness of 4-5, BOD of 240 mg/L, and COD of 2375 mg/L.
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