Antibacterial Textile

Arunava Das is Professor in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Dean of Academic Affairs at Mandsaur University, Madhya Pradesh. He holds a postgraduate degree in Biotechnology and a Ph.D. in Life Sciences with a specialization in Molecular Diagnostics from Assam University, Silchar, in collaboration with the Indian Council for Agricultural Research, Meghalaya. With over 20 years of experience in academics, research, and administration, Dr. Das is an expert in molecular microbiology, bacteriology, and disease diagnostics. He has published more than 135 research papers in leading journals and supervised numerous Ph.D., postgraduate, and undergraduate scholars. Dr. Das is a recipient of prestigious awards, including the AICTE Career Award for Young Teachers and the TNSCST Young Scientist Award. His technical expertise spans bioinstrumentation, molecular tools, genetic engineering, and bioinformatics. He has also contributed significantly to funded research projects, patents, and collaborative academic-industry initiatives.Subrata Das is distinguished academician and industry expert with over three decades of experience in textile technology, quality assurance, compliance auditing, and research and development. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology from the Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology, Serampore, West Bengal, India, and earned his M.Tech and Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India. Dr. Das has had an extensive career spanning India and Bangladesh, contributing significantly to production processes, technical audits, and sustainability initiatives in the textile and apparel industries. His expertise includes ISO/IEC 17025 auditing, and he has served as a Technical Expert in GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Organic Content Standard) audits. Additionally, he is an assessor for ISO 17020 under NABCB, Government of India. Dr. Das’s work has been instrumental in advancing quality assurance and compliance standards in the textile sector. His commitment to innovation and sustainability continues to drive progress in textile technology and research.

• Author BiographiesPrefaceIntroductionAssessment of antibacterial activities of Punica Granatum rind on cotton textilesInvestigation on anti-bacterial activity and aroma of clove (Syzygium Aromaticum) bud on silk fabricStudies on antibacterial activity of Musa Paradisiaca Pseudo stem powder on cotton textilesApplication of jamun (Syzygium Cumini linn) seed extract on cotton fabric for antibacterial activityMolecular analysis and antibacterial activity of Ocimum Sanctum on textilesMolecular characterization and antibacterial activity of Ananas Comosus on textilesInvestigation of Phytochemical properties and application of Musa Acuminate extract on cotton textiles as antibacterial agentCharacterisation of Rosa Indica and its antibacterial activity on textilesThe antibacterial and aroma finishing of cotton fabrics by Eucalyptus Globulus extractInvestigation of phytochemical properties of Phaseolus Vulgaris and application of seed extract on textiles as antibacterial agentMolecular Diagnostics and Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Citrus Limetta on textilesMolecular characterisation and antibacterial activity of Aloe Barbadensis miller on textilesThe antibacterial and aroma finishing of cotton fabrics by Mentha Pipertia extractMolecular Characterisation of Hibiscus Rosasinensis and its antibacterial activity on textilesApplication of a binary mixture of bio-extract from Rosmarinus officinalis and Psidium guajava plant leaves on cotton fabricFinishing of textiles with the extract of Senna auriculata (Cassia Auriculata)Conclusions