Application of nanotechnology in textile engineering: An overview

Patra, Jayanta Kumar; Gouda, Sushanto

doi:10.5897/jetr2013.0309

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“… Clay nanoparticles: Clay nanoparticles are very much resistant to heat. By using this particle in textile can block the UV light, improve tensile modulus, flexural strength and flexural modulus [18]. The nano size titanium dioxide can absorb UV radiation more efficiently than the conventional size.…”

Section: Nanotechnology In Textile Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Prospects of Nanotechnology in Bangladesh Perspective

Iftakher

Ahaduzzaman

2017

J Chem Engg

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Nanotechnology brings huge promise in the research and development in industrial sectors to increase the efficiency and productivity. It deals with matters at as small as billionth of a meter scale. At this nano scale, the physiochemical properties of matter dramatically change due to quantum confinement. So there are huge possibilities in developing applications by harnessing the nano scaled physiochemical properties of nano materials in numerous fields. Bangladesh, being a developing country lacks the proper guideline and investment to take advantage of this technology. Nanotechnology has a huge prospect in this country especially in agriculture and garments sector. If applied properly, nanotechnology can boost the economic growth as well as improve the capacity and quality in agriculture, food and other industrial sectors. This paper describes the current status of Nanotech research and development, applications in major industrial sectors, future prospects in the context of Bangladesh. This paper also discusses the safety, risks and challenges associated with nanotech and provide a general guideline and recommendations for the application of nanotechnology in major industrial sectors of Bangladesh.

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Section: Nanotechnology In Textile Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Prospects of Nanotechnology in Bangladesh Perspective

Iftakher

Ahaduzzaman

2017

J Chem Engg

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“…Noble metal and metallic oxide NPs are the most used to confer antibacterial (against Escherichia coli , Staphylococcus aureus , and Klebsiella pneumoniae ) [15,16] and antifungal (against Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans ) activities [17,18]. In addition to these, the photocatalysts were intensively investigated to develop multifunctional textiles with special properties, such as self-cleaning and stain repellence [19,20,21], ultraviolet (UV) and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shielding [22], hydrophobic-hydrophilic [23], wrinkle-freeness, static elimination, and electrical conductivity [24,25,26]. Consequently, different photocatalytic fabrics based on cotton, polyester, wool, polyamide, or cellulose fibers were designed in previous years [27,28].…”

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Innovative Self-Cleaning and Biocompatible Polyester Textiles Nano-Decorated with Fe–N-Doped Titanium Dioxide

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The development of innovative technologies to modify natural textiles holds an important impact for medical applications, including the prevention of contamination with microorganisms, particularly in the hospital environment. In our study, Fe and N co-doped TiO2 nanoparticles have been obtained via the hydrothermal route, at moderate temperature, followed by short thermal annealing at 400 °C. These particles were used to impregnate polyester (PES) materials which have been evaluated for their morphology, photocatalytic performance, antimicrobial activity against bacterial reference strains, and in vitro biocompatibility on human skin fibroblasts. Microscopic examination and quantitative assays have been used to evaluate the cellular morphology and viability, cell membrane integrity, and inflammatory response. All treated PES materials specifically inhibited the growth of Gram-negative bacilli strains after 15 min of contact, being particularly active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. PES fabrics treated with photocatalysts did not affect cell membrane integrity nor induce inflammatory processes, proving good biocompatibility. These results demonstrate that the treatment of PES materials with TiO2-1% Fe–N particles could provide novel biocompatible fabrics with short term protection against microbial colonization, demonstrating their potential for the development of innovative textiles that could be used in biomedical applications for preventing patients’ accidental contamination with microorganisms from the hospital environment.

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“…This excellent antibacterial activity makes possible their use in different and varied fields such as food preservation, safe cosmetics, medical devices, water treatment, or textiles fabrics [3]. The large surface area and high surface energy of nanomaterials ensures better immobilization of nanoparticles onto fabrics leading to an increase in durability of the textile functions [4]. It also imparts other exciting properties especially antibacterial activity to the treated fabrics.…”

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Microwave Mediated Impregnation of Silver Nanoparticles on Silk Fabric for Hygienic Clothing

Singh¹

2017

JBMOA

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Textile materials and clothing are known to be susceptible to microbial attack, as these provide large surface area and absorb moisture required for microbial growth. Natural fibers have protein (keratin) and cellulose, etc., which provide basic requirements such as moisture, oxygen, nutrients and temperature for bacterial growth and multiplication. This often leads to objectionable odour, dermal infection, product deterioration, allergic responses and other related diseases. This necessitates the development of clothing that could provide a desired antimicrobial effect. Nanotechnology is an emerging, highly interdisciplinary field based on the ability to manipulate structural materials on the level of individual atom and molecules. Nanostructures are capable of enhancing physical properties of conventional textiles in areas such as antimicrobial properties, water repellence, soil resistance, antistatic, anti infrared and flame retardant properties, dye ability, colour fastness and strength of textile materials. Studies have been carried out in the present work to fine-tune the silver nanoparticles for special applications. Silver nanoparticles were biosynthesized in laboratory using Bacillus strain. Silk fabric was impregnated with silver nanoparticles using microwave irradiation method. Microwave irradiation is emerging as a rapid and green method of heating for nanoparticle synthesis and impregnation. The antibacterial activity of the impregnated fabrics was determined against 7 different gram +ve and -ve bacterial strains. The results indicated that microwave impregnated silk fabric with silver nanoparticles had very good antibacterial activity (98.3% inhibition). Bactericidal properties of the functionalized fabric do not change after washing. Production of such materials is extremely fast, convenient, and cost-effective.

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Application of nanotechnology in textile engineering: An overview

Cited by 132 publications

References 12 publications

Prospects of Nanotechnology in Bangladesh Perspective

Prospects of Nanotechnology in Bangladesh Perspective

Innovative Self-Cleaning and Biocompatible Polyester Textiles Nano-Decorated with Fe–N-Doped Titanium Dioxide

Microwave Mediated Impregnation of Silver Nanoparticles on Silk Fabric for Hygienic Clothing

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