Parameters

Characterisation

Limiting oxygen index

Thermo-gravimetric analysis,

Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy,

Antimicrobial efficacy of treated fabric,

Colour strength of the treated cotton fabric,

Phytochemical analysis of the pomegranate rind extracts, Tensile strength test of the treated fabric.

Total heat release

Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy.

Heat release rate

Scanning electron microscopy.

Time to ignition

Gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy.

Time to flame in and flame out

Antimicrobial efficacy of treated fabric.

Maximum average rate of heat emission

Colour strength of the treated cotton fabric.

Peak heat release rate

Phytochemical analysis of the pomegranate rind extracts.

Tensile strength test of the treated fabric.