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Dyeing is supercritical CO2 is one of the most advanced dyeing technologies. The dyeing medium is not water but carbon dioxide in the supercritical state (temperatures above 31°C and pressures above 74bar).The effect of pressure and temperature on dyeing of PET in supercritical CO2 with only one dye and with mixtures of two or three dyes has been investigated.The variations of pressure (250 in 300bar) and temperature (70 in 130°C) cause differences in colour, especially when mixtures of dyes are used. The dyed samples were evaluated using colorimetry and the extraction of dyes from the fabric.The amount of all dyes on the fabric rises with the rising temperature due to the accelerated motion of molecular chains and the formation of the free volume in the fibre, so important for the diffusion of dyes. The change of pressure does not alter the amount of fixed dyes significantly, but the ratio between the dyes is changed when dyeing with mixtures of dyes.

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Unusual two‐dimensional ZnS nanosheets with micrometer scale lateral dimensions and flake‐like ZnO dendrites (see Figure) can be rapidly generated with high yield (>96 %) by using a simple template method. The molecular precursor ZnS·(NH2CH2CH2NH2)0.5, which shows a strong ultraviolet emission band centered at 380 nm at room temperature, lies at the basis of this method.

The microencapsulation of the cannabidiol and its integration into the tampon can eliminate vaginal inflammation, which at the same time lead to relaxation of the abdominal muscles. The tampon, which contains the active substance cannabidiol (CBD), was developed as an advanced fibrous composite for sanitary application. The active substances were microencapsulated, and, as a carrier, liposomes micro/nano capsules were used. The CBD liposome formulation was analyzed by particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency. Particle size of the CBD liposome liquid formulation was increased by 19%, compared to the liposome liquid formulation and the encapsulation efficiency of CBD in liposome particles, which was 90%. The CBD liposome formulation was applied to cellulose material. The composition of the fibrous composite material was evaluated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, the fiber morphology was analyzed by scanning electron spectroscopy, while the bioactive properties were assessed by antioxidant efficiency, antimicrobial properties, and desorption kinetics. CBD liposome functionalized tampons have both antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Antimicrobial properties were more pronounced against Gram-positive bacteria. The desorption kinetics of the CBD liposome immobilized on the surface of the composite material was studied using antioxidant activity in the desorption bath. The prepared CBD liposome functionalized tampon additionally shows higher biodegradability compared to references. This high-quality, biodegradable sanitary material based on microencapsulated CBD components as a functional coating provides a platform for many different applications besides medical textiles, also for packaging, pharmaceuticals, paper and wood-based materials, etc.