Ecofriendly Dyeing of Textile Materials with Natural Colorants from Date Palm Fiber Fibrillium

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

 

This study investigates a comparison of the dyeability of many kinds of textile fibers with the obtained colorant from the date fibrillium. The work lacks of novelty but is practical. I suggest to do major revise. 1 The language needs to be improved 2 The abstract is well-writen, however, the introduction need to be improved. 3 Please compare the dye affinity of this with reported one. 4 There are too many tables in manuscrpit.

 

Author Response

Reviewer #1: This study investigates a comparison of the dyeability of many kinds of textile fibers with the obtained colorant from the date fibrillium. The work lacks of novelty but is practical. I suggest to do major revise.

Reply

Thank you for taking the time to review our paper and for your valuable comments and suggestions. We hope that the revised paper can meet your requirements.

1. The language needs to be improved

Reply

Thank you. This was done and following your request, the whole manuscript has been through roughly proofread by a natig of the text.

2. The abstract is well-writen, however, the introduction need to be improved.

Reply

Thank you. The introduction was revised.

3. Please compare the dye affinity of this with reported one.

Reply

Thank you. This information was done in the revised text.

4. There are too many tables in manuscript.

Reply

Thank you. Following you request, the number of tables was reduced in the revised paper to 5 Tables instead of 9.

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Reviewer 2 Report

In this article, the authors investigate the use of colorant obtained from the date fibrillium on different kinds of textile fibers and found that wool and nylon fabrics are the best with this natural colorant. The effect of pH, temperature and dying time was also investigated.

A nice piece of research work. However, there is scope to improve the introduction to motivate readers about the originality and new knowledge of the research.

The conclusion is not well written. Need to be modified to conclude the findings in the results and discussion section.

 

Authors are also requested to follow the points below:

 

1. Abstract

a)  Line 19:  “to develop a research on dyeing based from dyes from date palm”

Need a revision of this part of the sentence

b) Line 30

“can be concluded that date fibrillate has excellent potential for dyeing wool and nylon fabrics, where the---"

Please modify as the dye extracted from date ---------

 

2. Introduction:

The author is requested to add one or two sentences on the possible use of the residue at the time of dye extraction in the introduction to justify the proper use of  fibrillium material

 

3. Experimental                                                 

a) 2.3: The extraction process of dyes needs a detailed with flow diagram.

b) In lines 140-141

“The detection of flavonoids was identified by the generation of a red color when zinc dust 140 was added to the aqueous extract of date palm fibrillium, followed by the dropwise intro-“

‘Was’ used twice

 

Results and Discussion

a)In the figure-3,  4, 5, 6 and 8 the different symbols used like K/S, L*, a* etc not well defined with their significance.

b) in section 3.4, the author is requested to mention why the maximum temperature is 100 ^oC in his study.

c) in line 209, the meaning of the part “Alum <FeSO4.” Is not clear

d) in 3.6: The mechanism of mordants needs to be explained with reference.

 

Conclusions

This part “ Date palm fibrillium were boiled for 1 hour in distilled water. The retained solution was 251 subjected to filtration to remove the residue. Then, it was used to dye multifiber fabrics 252 under acidic and basic dyeing conditions.”

Is not a conclusion.

b) In 255, “ Based on these results, they were selected for the development of staining studies”

The meaning of ‘they’ is not clear in the sentence.

d) The conclusions need to be improved.  

Author Response

Reviewer #2: In this article, the authors investigate the use of colorant obtained from the date fibrillium on different kinds of textile fibers and found that wool and nylon fabrics are the best with this natural colorant. The effect of pH, temperature and dying time was also investigated. A nice piece of research work. However, there is scope to improve the introduction to motivate readers about the originality and new knowledge of the research. The conclusion is not well written. Need to be modified to conclude the findings in the results and discussion section.

Reply

Thank you for taking the time to review our paper and for your valuable comments and suggestions. We hope that the revised paper can meet your requirements.

Authors are also requested to follow the points below:

1. Abstract
2. a)  Line 19: “to develop a research on dyeing based from dyes from date palm” Need a revision of this part of the sentence
3. b) Line 30 “can be concluded that date fibrillate has excellent potential for dyeing wool and nylon fabrics, where the---" Please modify as the dye extracted from date --------- 

Reply

Thank you. These sentences have been revised.  The whole manuscript has been through roughly proofread by a native English speaker with respect to the scientific meaning of the text.

2. Introduction : The author is requested to add one or two sentences on the possible use of the residue at the time of dye extraction in the introduction to justify the proper use of fibrillium material

 Reply

Thank you. More details were added in the revised text.

3. Experimental
4. a) 2.3: The extraction process of dyes needs a detailed with flow diagram.

Reply

Thank you. A schematic diagram of the extraction process was added in the revised paper.

1. b) In lines 140-141 “The detection of flavonoids was identified by the generation of a red color when zinc dust 140 was added to the aqueous extract of date palm fibrillium, followed by the dropwise intro-“‘Was’ used twice

Reply

Thank you. This mistake was corrected in the revised paper.

4. Results and Discussion
5. a) In the figure-3,  4, 5, 6 and 8 the different symbols used like K/S, L*, a* etc not well defined with their significance.

Reply

Thank you. Following your request, different symbols used like K/S, L*, a* etc well defined with their significance in the section  « 2.6. Evaluation Of Dyeing Quality ».

3. b) in section 3.4, the author is requested to mention why the maximum temperature is 100 ^oC in his study.

Reply

Thank you. This recommendation was taken into account. Indeed, dyeing studies at temperatures above 100°C have shown that K/S values are kept constant from 100°C. For this reason, we have presented the dyeing results at the maximum temperature of 100°C. 

4. c) in line 209, the meaning of the part “Alum <FeSO4.” Is not clear.

Reply

Thank you. This was corrected in the revised paper. This sentence was remplaced by this sentence « The K/S values of the samples dyed and mordanted with FeSO₄ are higher than those of the s. This choice was made on the basis of previous studies. Also, a schematic diagram has been provided in section 2.5.  

5. Conclusions

This part “ Date palm fibrillium were boiled for 1 hour in distilled water. The retained solution was 251 subjected to filtration to remove the residue. Then, it was used to dye multifiber fabrics 252 under acidic and basic dyeing conditions.” Is not a conclusion.

Reply

Thank you. This part was removed from the conclusion section.  

1. b) In 255, “ Based on these results, they were selected for the development of staining studies”

The meaning of ‘they’ is not clear in the sentence.

Reply

Thank you. The sentence was modified as ‘Based on these results, wool and polyamide fibers were selected for the development of staining studies’’

1. d) The conclusions need to be improved.  

Reply

Thank you. The conclusion part was revised. 

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Reviewer 3 Report

Review comments

 

Abstract

1.       Provide full form of abbreviations like K/S , CIE etc.

2.       Abstract should be re written in terms clearly depicting the objectives and outcomes of the study

Introduction:

1.       The authors have provided the significance of natural dyes. But did not compare them with synthetic dyes and their demerits. Please provide. Also, most of the references are old, please update them with recent literature. For example:

a.       Sustainability 14.21 (2022): 14562.

b.      Nanomaterials 12.20 (2022): 3568.

c.       Nanomaterials 12.16 (2022): 2766.

d.      Ceramics International 48.4 (2022): 5535-5545.

e.      Ceramics International 46.8 (2020): 9997-10005.

f.         Journal of Cluster Science 33.4 (2022): 1445-1456.

Materials/ Methods

1.       Line 71- Name the local industry with address

2.       Section 2.5- Please provide schematic diagram

3.       Please provide a flow chart diagram for all of the activities performed

 

Furthermore,

Please provide the details of equipment used for temperature provision along with model/make/country

Give details of extracts and chemicals used in terms of sources and chemistry

 

 

Author Response

Reviewer #3:

Abstract

1. Provide full form of abbreviations like K/S , CIE etc.

Reply

Thank you. Different symbols used like K/S, L*, a* etc well defined with their significance in the section  « 2.6. Evaluation Of Dyeing Quality ».

2. Abstract should be re written in terms clearly depicting the objectives and outcomes of the study

Reply

Thank you. The abstract has been rewritten.  

Introduction:

3. have provided the significance of natural dyes. But did not compare them with synthetic dyes and their demerits. Please provide. Also, most of the references are old, please update them with recent literature. For example:
4. Sustainability14.21 (2022): 14562.
5. Nanomaterials12.20 (2022): 3568.
6. Nanomaterials12.16 (2022): 2766.
7. Ceramics International48.4 (2022): 5535-5545.
8. Ceramics International46.8 (2020): 9997-10005.
9. Journal of Cluster Science33.4 (2022): 1445-1456.

Reply

Thank you. Natural dyes were compared with synthetic dyes and their demerits. Also, recent papers references were cited in this part.

 

Materials/ Methods

4. Line 71- Name the local industry with address

Reply

Thank you. The sources of various fibres used have been mentioned in the section ‘’ 2.2. Materials and chemicals used’’.   

5. Section 2.5- Please provide schematic diagram

Reply

Thank you. A schematic diagram has been provided in section 2.5.  

6. Please provide a flow chart diagram for all of the activities performed. Furthermore, Please provide the details of equipment used for temperature provision along with model/make/country. Give details of extracts and chemicals used in terms of sources and chemistry

Reply

Thank you. Details of extracts and chemicals used in terms of sources and chemistry have been given in the section « 2.2. Materials and chemicals used ». Also, a laboratory dyeing machine (Ahiba Datacolor International, USA) was used for extraction and dyeing experiments. This equipment was used for temperature provision.

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Reviewer 4 Report

The authors have presented manuscript titled “Ecofriendly dyeing of textile materials with natural colorants 2 from date palm fiber fibrillium”. This is interesting study, but needs a thorough review.

The paper is not recommended for acceptance in current form, however, after making major revision, it is likely to proceed for acceptance. My comments are asunder:

 

Abstract

1.       The authors should mention the achievements

 

Introduction:

1.       Please provide state of the art, compare your work with already published one and give the significance of yours.

Materials/ Methods

1.       The fibrillium material was collected in December 2014…  The sample was collected about eight years ago? When the experiments and analysis were performed? Why too long time?

2.       Line 68…. (VIBRATECH DW ISO 105-F10), provide the reference

3.       Line 69… continue the text body after ‘testing affinity’

4.       Please mention the sources of various fibers used

5.       Line 83… which type of dyeing machine was used? (mention model, country etc)

6.       Section 2.6 , give graphic illustration and provide complete detaisl of mordants

7.       Explanation needed “Two metal mordants, namely alum (Al2(SO4)3) and ferrous sulphate (FeSO4), have been 88 used to dye wool and nylon fabrics before dyeing with date palm fibrillium extract” why wool and nylon were dyed by mordants before date palm extract? WHY not directly? Include some justification with respect to literature.

8.       Section 2.7, provide reference

9.       What type of accessory was used to meet the temperature needs?

10.   Line 108, Formation of a dark green color indicates the presence of phenolic compounds. Provide reference

11.   Highlight the key outcomes in the results and discussion section

12.   Check the grammar and language of document carefully

 

Author Response

Reviewer : #4

The authors have presented manuscript titled “Ecofriendly dyeing of textile materials with natural colorants 2 from date palm fiber fibrillium”. This is interesting study, but needs a thorough review.

The paper is not recommended for acceptance in current form, however, after making major revision, it is likely to proceed for acceptance.

Reply

Thank you for taking the time to review our paper and for your valuable comments and suggestions. We hope that the revised paper can meet your requirements.

 My comments are asunder:

     Abstract

1. The authors should mention the achievements

Reply

Thank you. The abstract was revised.  

Introduction

2. Please provide state of the art, compare your work with already published one and give the significance of yours.

Reply

Thank you. This was done. 

Materials/ Methods

3. The fibrillium material was collected in December 2014…  The sample was collected about eight years ago? When the experiments and analysis were performed? Why too long time?

Reply

Thank you.  This is a typing error. The fibrillium material was collected in December 2021.  This information was corrected in the revised paper. 

4. Line 68…. (VIBRATECH DW ISO 105-F10), provide the reference

Reply

Thank you. Some of more relevant references were added in the revised text.

 

5. Line 69… continue the text body after ‘testing affinity’

Reply

Thank you. This part was revised.  

6. Please mention the sources of various fibers used

Reply

Thank you.  More details were added in the section ‘2.2. Materials and chemicals used’.    

7. Line 83… which type of dyeing machine was used? (mention model, country etc)

Reply

Thank you. Thank you. The dyeing process was carried out in a laboratory-dyeing machine (Ahiba Datacolor International, USA). This information was added in the revised paper.

8. Section 2.6, give graphic illustration and provide complete detaisl of mordants

Reply

Thank you. More details were added in the section « 2.2. Materials and chemicals used » and in section 2.5.  

9. Explanation needed “Two metal mordants, namely alum (Al2(SO4)3) and ferrous sulphate (FeSO4), have been 88 used to dye wool and nylon fabrics before dyeing with date palm fibrillium extract” why wool and nylon were dyed by mordants before date palm extract? WHY not directly? Include some justification with respect to literature.

Reply

Thank you. In our study, pre-mordanting was chosen as the most suitable process. This choice was made on the basis of previous studies. More details were added in the revised text.

10. Section 2.7, provide reference

Reply

Thank you. Some of more relevant references were added in the revised text.  

11. What type of accessory was used to meet the temperature needs?

Reply

Thank you. A laboratory dyeing machine (Ahiba Datacolor International, USA) was used for extraction and dyeing experiments. This equipment was used for temperature measurement with a with a great precision.

12. Line 108, Formation of a dark green color indicates the presence of phenolic compounds. Provide reference

Reply

Thank you. This reference (Dhull, S.B.; Kaur, P.; Purewal, S.S. Phytochemical analysis, phenolic compounds, condensed tannin content and antioxidant potential in Marwa (Origanum majorana) seed extracts. Resource-Efficient Technologies 2016, 2(4): 168-174) was provided in this sentence.

13. Highlight the key outcomes in the results and discussion section

Reply

Thank you. The key outcomes in the results and discussion section are highlighted in the revised paper.  

14. Check the grammar and language of document carefully

Reply

Thank you. These sentences have been revised.  The whole manuscript has been through roughly proofread by a native English speaker with respect to the scientific meaning of the text.

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Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

it can be accepted

Reviewer 4 Report

The authors have addressed the comments carefully. I recommend the paper for acceptance