A review on the Development of Innovative Capabilities in the Textile Finishing of Natural Fibers

Abstract

H ERE in focus on the nano technology and biotechnology as new technique knock for textile multifunctional finishing process with highly effective and recent research concentrate and restrict on using this promising technology concomitant also advanced highly effective tools namely sonication, plasma, microwave for finding out how to reduce conventional techniques utilities. Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the way in which the functional properties are imparted to the textile materials. Cotton, the king of natural fibers, requires nanotechnological interventions to achieve the functionalities like antibacterial, UV protecting, super hydrophobic and flame retardancy. Nano-finishing also helps to impart these properties without affecting the inherent comfort nature of cotton. In addition, the amount of material required to impart the functional property is relatively less due to its nano-size range. Enzymes have become an indispensable part of textile processing and are utilized for a wide variety of applications in the modern textile industry. Various established enzyme-based processes that are currently used in the textile industry demonstrate the potential of industrial biotechnology to successfully provide 'greener' alternatives

Progress in Biodegradable Flame Retardant Nano-Biocomposites

“…Metal oxide nanoparticles are also commonly used as flame retardants because of their low toxicity and low cost [ 182 , 183 ]. They are generally obtained by a bottom-up and top-down approach.…”

Justification of an approach to cellulase application in enzymatic softening of linen fabrics and clothing

“…[4][5][6] Biochemical methods of modification of textile materials have been successfully combined with other innovations, such as the use of microwave or ultrasound treatment for process intensification, as well as with advanced nanotechnologies for providing goods with functional properties. [7][8][9] A great deal of attention has been paid by researchers to enzymatic methods of fabric production from bast-fiber plants. [10][11][12] A common question is the choice of biocatalyst used for ramie degumming in one of the recommended processing methods based on pectinases, pectate lyases or xylanases and their compositions.…”

“…4 –6 Biochemical methods of modification of textile materials have been successfully combined with other innovations, such as the use of microwave or ultrasound treatment for process intensification, as well as with advanced nanotechnologies for providing goods with functional properties. 7 –9…”