COMPOSITION OF CARBOHYDRATES IN FRESH WHEY — Proceeding R-1

Apstrakt

Textiles are often used as a medium for the application of active substances through various processes to achieve antimicrobial and wellness properties for medical and cosmetic purposes. The unique structure of β-cyclodextrins, which enables the formation of inclusion complexes, has led to significant commercial applications in areas such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and the textile industry. A key advantage of β-cyclodextrins is their environmental friendliness — they are biodegradable, non-toxic, and do not pollute wastewater systems. This study investigated the formation of inclusion complexes between β-cyclodextrin and tea tree essential oil and their binding to cotton/polyester fabrics by in situ hydrothermal synthesis. Part of the treated fabrics was subjected to a care procedure according to ISO 6330:2012, using the 6330 6N programme and the standard ECE detergent (WFK 88030) to evaluate the durability of the treatment. Changes at the physico-chemical level before and after washing were analysed using FTIR-ATR spectroscopy, while absorption and antimicrobial properties were tested on untreated, treated, and washed treated fabrics, taking into account their intended use in hospital environments. The results indicate effective binding of the βcyclodextrin tea tree oil inclusion complex to the cotton/polyester fabric by in situ hydrothermal synthesis, with the treatment being remarkably durable after laundering. These results emphasise the potential for further research to develop functional, highperformance advanced textiles for use in medical fields.

Keywords: tofu whey, HPLC, arabinose, sucrose, sustainable production

Acknowledgment

This work was supported in part by the Croatian Science Foundation under project UIP-2017-05-8780 HPROTEX and the short-term support of the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology, entitled Functionalization and characterization of textiles and leather to achieve protective properties, TP/7.

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