An eco-friendly, permanent, and non-leaching antimicrobial coating on cotton fabrics

Saif, Muhammad Jawwad; Zia, Khalid Mahmood; Rehman, Fazal‐ur; Ahmad, Mirza Nadeem; Kiran, Shumaila; Gulzar, Tahsin

doi:10.1080/00405000.2014.952137

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“…The results revealed improvements in fragrance durability and antimicrobial performance of cotton fabric treated with the b-Cyclodextrin/Grafted Chitosan and lavender oil. Similarly, Saif et al [183] reported an eco-friendly, permanent and non-leaching antimicrobial activity of cotton fabric coated with quaternary ammonium-modified triethoxysilane by a sol-gel process. The coating proved to provide very good wash fastness with no significant decrease in antibacterial properties even after 15 laboratory washing cycles.…”

Section: Cotton Wet Processing and Finishingmentioning

confidence: 94%

Cotton in the new millennium: advances, economics, perceptions and problems

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Cotton is the most significant natural fibre and has been a preferred choice of the textile industry and consumers since the industrial revolution began. The share of man-made fibres, both regenerated and synthetic fibres, has grown considerably in recent times but cotton production has also been on the rise and accounts for about half of the fibres used for apparel and textile goods. To cotton's advantage, the premium attached to the presence of cotton fibre and the general positive consumer perception is well established, however, compared to commodity manmade fibres and high performance fibres, cotton has limitations in terms of its mechanical properties but can help to overcome moisture management issues that arise with performance apparel during active wear. This issue of Textile Progress aims to: i. Report on advances in cotton cultivation and processing as well as improvements to conventional cotton cultivation and ginning. The processing of cotton in the textile industry from fibre to finished fabric, cotton and its blends, and their applications in technical textiles are also covered. ii. Explore the economic impact of cotton in different parts of the world including an overview of global cotton trade. iii. Examine the environmental perception of cotton fibre and efforts in organic and genetically-modified (GM) cotton production. The topic of naturally-coloured cotton, post-consumer waste is covered and the environmental impacts of cotton cultivation and processing are discussed. Hazardous effects of cultivation, such as the extensive use of pesticides, insecticides and irrigation with fresh water, and consequences of the use of GM cotton and cotton fibres in general on the climate are summarised and the effects of cotton processing on workers are addressed. The potential hazards during cotton cultivation, processing and use are also included. iv. Examine how the properties of cotton textiles can be enhanced, for example, by improving wrinkle recovery and reducing the flammability of cotton fibre.

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Section: Cotton Wet Processing and Finishingmentioning

confidence: 94%

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“…A transparent coating on cotton textile using quaternary ammonium-modified triethoxysilane was developed by sol–gel process, which demonstrated its permanent non-leaching antibacterial finish. The significant antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and E. coli was observed even after 15 washing cycles [ 51 ]. Some antimicrobial cotton fabrics prepared through polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride and polypropylene glycol diglycidyl ether demonstrated a significant antimicrobial activity even after laundered with detergent solution [ 52 ].…”

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Antimicrobial textile: recent developments and functional perspective

2021

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Antimicrobial textiles are functionally active textiles, which may kill the microorganisms or inhibit their growth. The present article explores the applications of different synthetic and natural antimicrobial compounds used to prepare antimicrobial textiles. Different types of antimicrobial textiles including: antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral have also been discussed. Different strategies and methods used for the detection of a textile's antimicrobial properties against bacterial and fungal pathogens as well as viral particles have also been highlighted. These antimicrobial textiles are used in a variety of applications ranging from households to commercial including air filters, food packaging, health care, hygiene, medical, sportswear, storage, ventilation and water purification systems. Public awareness on antimicrobial textiles and growth in commercial opportunities has been observed during past few years. Not only antimicrobial properties, but its durability along with the color, prints and designing are also important for fashionable clothing; thus, many commercial brands are now focusing on such type of materials. Overall, this article summarizes the scientific aspect dealing with different fabrics including natural or synthetic antimicrobial agents along with their current functional perspective and future opportunities.

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“…These inorganic NPs serve as leachable biocides that can be released from CF to kill the surrounding bacteria. However, CF coated with leachable biocides are usually lacking in durable antibacterial activity after long-term use because of the limited loading content. , Hence, long-lasting antibacterial CF may play an important role in improving antibacterial efficiency, preventing infections, and protecting human health.…”

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Facile and Versatile Modification of Cotton Fibers for Persistent Antibacterial Activity and Enhanced Hygroscopicity

Cai

Yang

Zhang

et al. 2018

ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces

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Natural fibers with functionalities have attracted considerable attention. However, developing facile and versatile strategies to modify natural fibers is still a challenge. In this study, cotton fibers, the most widely used natural fibers, were partially oxidized by sodium periodate in aqueous solution, to give oxidized cotton fibers containing multiple aldehyde groups on their surface. Then poly(hexamethylene guanidine) was chemically grafted onto the oxidized cotton fibers forming Schiff bases between the terminal amines of poly(hexamethylene guanidine) and the aldehyde groups of oxidized cotton fibers. Finally, carbon–nitrogen double bonds were reduced by sodium cyanoborohydride, to bound poly(hexamethylene guanidine) covalently to the surface of cotton fibers. These functionalized fibers show strong and persistent antibacterial activity: complete inhibition against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was maintained even after 1000 consecutive washing in distilled water. On the other hand, cotton fibers with only physically adsorbed poly(hexamethylene guanidine) lost their antibacterial activity entirely after a few washes. According to Cell Counting Kit-8 assay and hemolytic analysis, toxicity did not significantly increase after chemical modification. Attributing to the hydrophilicity of poly(hexamethylene guanidine) coatings, the modified cotton fibers were also more hygroscopic compared to untreated cotton fibers, which can improve the comfort of the fabrics made of modified cotton fibers. This study provides a facile and versatile strategy to prepare modified polysaccharide natural fibers with durable antibacterial activity, biosecurity, and comfortable touch.

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An eco-friendly, permanent, and non-leaching antimicrobial coating on cotton fabrics

Cited by 23 publications

References 25 publications

Cotton in the new millennium: advances, economics, perceptions and problems

Cotton in the new millennium: advances, economics, perceptions and problems

Antimicrobial textile: recent developments and functional perspective

Facile and Versatile Modification of Cotton Fibers for Persistent Antibacterial Activity and Enhanced Hygroscopicity

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