Fabrication of acid-resistant fabrics with fluoropolymer/SiO₂ nanocomposites for the application of protective clothing

Abstract

A facile method for the preparation of acid-resistant fabric with the fluoropolymer/SiO2 hybrid materials was presented. The polyester fabric was treated using a dip-dry technique and, subsequently, cured under high temperature. The results showed that the treated fabric displayed remarkable acid repellency with contact angles of 137.1°, 141.2°, and 139.5° for H2SO4 (80%), HCl (30%), and HNO3 (40%), respectively. The break force tests further confirmed the true potential of fluoropolymer/SiO2 hybrid materials to fabricate functional textile. We believe that this successful attempt offers an opportunity to fabricate acid-resistant fabric and advances the applications of protective clothing.

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