Use of a Zwitterionic Surfactant to Improve the Biofunctional Properties of Wool Dyed with an Onion (<i>Allium cepa</i> L.) Skin Extract

• Main Authors: Chiara Puri (Author), Lucia Pucciarini (Author), Matteo Tiecco (Author), Virginia Brighenti (Author), Claudia Volpi (Author), Marco Gargaro (Author), Raimondo Germani (Author), Federica Pellati (Author), Roccaldo Sardella (Author), Catia Clementi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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To improve the loadability and antioxidant properties of wool impregnated with onion skin extract, the introduction of SB3-14 surfactant in the dyeing process was evaluated. A preliminary investigation on the surfactant-quercetin interaction indicated that the optimal conditions for dye solubility,...