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@article{175399,
        author = {Ms. S.Barnika and Ms. M. Subhikshaa},
        title = {Development of Sweatpads using Eichhornia Crassipes Fiber, Regenerated Cellulose Fiber Modal for Medicinal Application},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {2627-2633},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=175399},
        abstract = {The one feature of a well-developed, new textile is perspiration-absorbent properties, especially in situations with temperature extremes.This study focuses on the development of a breath-taking perspiration-absorptive substrate composed of Eichhornia crassipes-derived fibers and high-tenacity regenerated cellulose Modal fibers, engineered with enhanced hydrophilicity, moisture retention, and vapor permeability. Simultaneously, modal, a bio-based polymeric fiber, gives strength and tactile feel to the composite matrix.To enrich the olfactory neutrality of the substrate, Santalum album powder particulates are implanted in the fibrous matrix. Sandalwood, known for its volatile sesquiterpenoid constituents, acts like a natural antimicrobial and provides a long-lasting, aromatic diffusion, hence, it blocks the propagation of malodors via microbial inhibition.A complex combination of these chemicals creates a sweat-absorptive layer that ensures that the processes of temperature control, odor reduction, and the skin’s reaction to the product are all harmonized. A newly developed prototype is intended for the least possible mass-density, the fastest biodegradation kinetics, and the least possible dermatological irritant properties. It is the prototype modeling the production track that develops step by step starting with the extraction and refinement of Eichhornia crassipes fibers, followed by the merging of these fibers together with modal filaments through nonwoven or laminar structuring methodologies, and ending with the integration of sandalwood microparticles into the matrix to make an equal olfactory dispersion. By employing phyto-originated and regenerative fiber composites, this innovation adheres to the imperatives of biodegradable personal protective textiles, while concurrently addressing the ecological ramifications of Eichhornia crassipes proliferation. The engineered sweat-absorptive construct encapsulates a dual-pronged approach - functional performance enhancement and sustainable bioresource valorization, underpinning its pertinence within meditech and hygiene-centric textile applications.},
        keywords = {Eichhornia crassipes fiber, regenerated cellulose, Santalum album, olfactory neutrality, phyto-originated, valorization, pertinence.},
        month = {April},
        }