An eco-friendly facile approach for imparting multifunctional protection properties to cellulose/wool blends

Abstract

A green facile nano-finishing route was developed to impart high antibacterial efficacy, UV-protection, self-cleaning and anti-wrinkle functions to cotton/wool and viscose/wool blends using TiO2, and/or Ag-NPs, as active ingredients, along with citric acid and/or succinic acid/ SHP as ester-crosslinking/fixing systems. The data so obtained demonstrated that outstanding durable functional properties can be achieved using the following formulation: TiO2/Ag-NPs (20 g/L each), citric acid/SHP (50 g/L/30 g/L) and the pad- dry microwave fixation at 1300 W for 5 min. SEM and EDX analysis for selected samples as well mode of interactions among the nominated finishing ingredients and the treated substrates were also investigated.

In Situ Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles on Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma-Treated Polyester Fabrics at Different Reaction pHs

“…The functional textile sector has seen significant growth during the last few years due to the need for high-performance materials . The expectations for green, high-value, durable, comfortable, and functional products have created several opportunities to replace hazardous finishing chemicals and introduce novel functionalities, especially in medical and protective textile sectors. − In this field, nanotechnology has earned great attention. It can impart coloration, stain repellence, wrinklefreeness, electrical conductivity, UV protection, static elimination, flame retardance, and antimicrobial action to fibers, without compromising their natural properties such as flexibility. − …”