Utilization of Citrus limetta Peels Waste to Incorporate UV Protective Properties into Cotton Fabric: A Sustainable Approach for Preventing UV Induced Skin Problems

摘要

Various renowned organizations has warned about the harmful effect of UV radiation and advised to take precaution against these U V rays. Hence there is need to search out a preventive measure which can prevent these harmful effect of U V radiation from the Sun. Clothing which covers the most of the part of the skin can also act as a protective measure but not all clothing available in the market can provide protection form these UV rays. There is need to incorporate the UV protection properties in to the fabric. In the present study Citrus limetta were utilized to incorporate UV protection properties into the fabric. It was found in the present study that the extract of Citrus limetta peels can be utilized to incorporate UV protection properties in to the fabric and further helpful to prevent UV induced skin problems.