Determination of antifungal and antibacterial activities of natural dye of pomegranate skin (Punica granatum L.) implemented on wooden materials
The demand for partially harmless dyes produced from natural sources as an alternative to synthetic dyes has been increasing. Natural dyes environment and they are attractive materials contributing to the protection of natural balance and to the reduction of aesthetic concerns of people. Yet, for natural dyes to be long-lasting and cling to the surface, they need to be used with mordant substances. In the present study, the purpose is to determine the antifungal and antibacterial activities of natural dye obtained from pomegranate skin by means of ultrasonic. Plant extract obtained through ultrasonic method was applied to oriental beech (Fagus orientalis L.) and yellow pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) wooden materials by means of dipping and ultrasonic-assisted immersion. For the analysis of the results, data obtained from the natural dye were compared with those obtained from the synthetic dye. The findings of the analysis revealed that the most effective results in terms of antifungal activities were obtained from the solutions applied to yellow pine wood. For beech samples, the natural dye yielded better results when compared to the synthetic dye. Moreover, pomegranate skin solutions were found to prevent the spread of antibacterial activities. As a result, it was concluded that pomegranate skin extract can be used as wood preservative and coloring materials by mixing with holding provider.