Surface Modification And Qualitative Natural Coloring Of Raw Jute To Reduce Electrical Resistance And Induce Anti-Microbial Properties (Vol 1, 100018, 2020)

Abstract Jute is a natural cellulosic fiber. Due to its natural traits, jute has a high proclivity to be attracted by microorganisms which degrade the longevity as well as quality. Considering the electrical properties, raw jute has a high proportion of electrical resistance and customarily the useable form of jute is undyed. In this study, the raw jute was chemically processed as well as dyed by utilizing natural ingredients. The electrical resistance of the processed jute was lessened significantly ascertained by electronic mega ohm meter. Due to the treatment of raw jute, the processed jute became adaptable to pass more electron through it which consequently incremented the gettable current. The processed jute was able to attain antimicrobial activity which positively influenced its longevity and the dyeing quality was also satisfactory. Colorfastness to rubbing rating of the dyed jute was excellent in greyscale for dry as well as wet rubbing. Processed jute with less electrical resistance in comparison to raw jute together with the newly attainment of antimicrobial activity can be utilized in the electrical field as well as conductive textiles with high longevity and decorative as well due to its colorization. No possibility of azo and formaldehyde contamination during natural colorization which has been a great concern for synthetic dyes. The incipiently integrated multifunctional characteristics of the jute would be felicitous to regard the processed jute as the supplanting of the traditional electrical instrument used for milliampere level of current conductivity purpose.