INNOVATION FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF NELUMBO NUCIFERA GAERTN FIBER USING PLASMA PROCESS

Abstract

            Innovation from the development of Nelumbo Nucifera Gaerth (Lotus) fiber using the plasma process aims to establish value-added innovations from agricultural waste. This is an eco-friendly approach. The master plan under the national strategy on the promotion of processing by applying technology and innovation in processing agricultural materials that have specific values including knowledge of modern wisdom efficient in processing makes a difference to commercial production 2018 - 2037. This research is qualitative. The research methodology involves three phases. First, study the development of Nelumbo Nucifera Gaerth fibers with information on recycled natural fibers by studying from various sources such as books, research articles, literature reviews, journals, online media, and interviews with proficients. Moreover, study and experiment using plain industrial weaving from flat knitting machines. Finally, the textile modification experiment uses a plasma zinc solution process. Increase the unique properties of hydrophobic, hydrophilic, and antibacterial.

             Innovation from the development of Nelumbo Nucifera Gaerth fiber using the plasma process has established the physical characteristics of short be stronger fibers when mixed with cotton or recycled cotton fibers (either one). They can be processed as textiles, weaving as plain weave industrial weaving from Rapier Looms. There is a comparison between the industrial weaving process of the Shima Seiki SVR123SP Flat Knitting Machine. On the other hand, brought through the DBD Jet Roll to Roll Zinc Solution plasma process. The resulting textile has properties: Hydrophilic, Hydrophobic (In different timescales.), and dirt-repellent coating. They can increase antibacterial properties by comparing before washing and after washing Tested according to AATCC 100:2019 standard using bacteria STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ATCC 6538 Antibacterial Evaluation. The antibacterial value was established at 89.08% before washing. They have appeared antibacterial value increased to greater than 99.99% after 30 washing. They increase the antibacterial value when washing textiles. The innovation of Nelumbo Nucifera Gaerth fiber using the plasma zinc solution process can be one of the alternative materials in the fashion sportswear industry and product lifestyle, therefore, using the plasma zinc solution process is Zero-Waste Theory (Waste to Wealth) and Circular Economy to the new paradigms of a sustainable environment.