Integrated experimental and ANN–TOPSIS framework for performance optimization of Melissa officinalis natural dyeing process on wool yarns


Safapour S., Rather L. J., Rani J., TOPRAK ÇAVDUR T., ÇAVDUR F., Shahid M., ...Daha Fazla

Journal of the Textile Institute, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/00405000.2026.2745480
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of the Textile Institute
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC, Materials Science & Engineering Collection (ProQuest), Technology Collection (ProQuest)
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: ANN, Melissa officinalis, Mordant–fiber interface, Natural dyeing, Sustainable coloration, TOPSIS
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study integrates experimental dyeing, artificial neural network (ANN) modeling, and TOPSIS-based optimization of Melissa officinalis aerial-part extract on wool yarns using metallic, bio-, and binary mordants. Color strength (K/S), fastness, and ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) were evaluated. Iron and copper mordants enhanced color strength and fastness (grades 4–5), with maximum K/S values of 7.99 and 5.12, respectively. The Fe/TA binary system exhibited the highest UV protection (UPF = 136.24), associated with metal–polyphenol–fiber complexation. Biomordants improved dyeing performance, particularly in binary combinations. ANN accurately predicted experimentally measured K/S values (R² ≈ 0.98), capturing nonlinear relationships between treatment conditions and color strength. TOPSIS systematically ranked treatments by simultaneously considering multiple colorimetric criteria. Integrating experimental characterization, ANN prediction, and TOPSIS decision analysis provides a data-driven framework for evaluating dyeing performance, identifying suitable mordanting conditions, and supporting further optimization of functional natural-dyed wool textiles.