Improving the ultraviolet protection factor of textiles through mechanical surface modification using calendering

Bernhard, Alicia; Caven, Barnaby; Wright, Tom; Burtscher, Eduard; Bechtold, Thomas

doi:10.1177/00405175211046624

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“…Among natural fibers, cotton fabric in a grey state has a greater UPF due to natural colors, pectins, and waxes. Undyed and bleached cotton fabrics have a low UPF, while dyed cotton fabrics have a high UPF [8]. UV absorbers are organic or inorganic substances that show strong absorption in the wavelength range of 290-360.…”

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Evaluation of Ultrasonically ZnO Loading Effect on Photocatalytic Self-Cleaning, UV Protection and Antibacterial Activity of Plasma/Citric Acid-Activated Cotton Fabric

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Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were loaded over non-thermal plasma (P1) and citric acid (P2)-functionalized cotton fabrics using a room temperature sonification process. The cotton samples were pretreated with dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma and citric acid to introduce some reactive moieties on the fabric to enhance the adhesion power of ZnO nanoparticles with an average particle size of 41 nm. The nanoparticles were dispersed homogeneously on the surface of the P1 sample, which enhanced the antibacterial, UV protection and photocatalytic self-cleaning characteristics of ZnO-loaded fabric. The self-cleaning efficiency of P1 and P2 samples was measured to be about 77% and 63%, respectively. The inhibition zones of 5.5 mm and 5.4 mm were produced by sample P1 against E. coli and S. aureusbacteria, respectively, which were slightly higher than the inhibition zones produced by sample P2. The inhibition zone of the samples roughly decreased by 17% after performing 10 wash cycles. The unloaded cotton fabric had a UPF value of 70.02 units and blocking percentage of 70.92% and 76.54% for UVA and UVB radiations, respectively. The UVA-blocking capacity of samples P1 and P2 was 95.27% and 91.22, respectively. Similarly, the UVB blocking capacity was 94.11% and 92.65%, respectively. The pre-coating plasma treatment was found to be helpful in improving the UV-blocking ability of ZnO-loaded cotton fabric.

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Evaluation of Ultrasonically ZnO Loading Effect on Photocatalytic Self-Cleaning, UV Protection and Antibacterial Activity of Plasma/Citric Acid-Activated Cotton Fabric

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“…The UV protection of both the control and dyed fabric samples was also assessed by measuring the cover factor for both fabric samples. 34 The control and dyed fabric samples were scanned using an optical microscope to determine the pore size. The recorded images were further scanned using analysis software and the pore size was determined.…”

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Development of functional cotton fabric by simultaneous dyeing and finishing with a novel bioactive reactive dye

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“…In addition, menthol is one of the most effective terpenes used to enhance the dermal penetration of pharmaceuticals. This review summarizes menthol's chemical and biological properties and highlights its cooling effects and toxicity [27].…”

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Fabrication of multifunctional nanoparticles as surface modification system for textile fabrics

allam,

Mohamed,

Nassar

2024

Egypt. J. Chem.

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The wastes of various untreated and uncolored textile materials resulting from research and service activities such as cotton, wool, and polyester fabrics in the Textile Research and Technology Institute were given added value by treating them with synthesis silver nanoparticles and chitosan in the present or absence of extracted natural oils from plants like basil, lemon (Citrus aurantifolia) and mint. Using the method of immersion, squeezing, and thermal stabilization in certain conditions selected from time and temperature to improve its antimicrobial activity. Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM) were used for the determination of the size, shape, and size distribution of Synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using different oils. The treated fabrics morphological changes were characterized using (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. The color intensity and the ultraviolet protection (UPF) of the printing-treated fabrics in comparison to the untreated ones were investigated. Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) is performed to investigate the changes in the polymeric structure of fabrics. The changes in tensile strength and elongation at break have been studied. The results of this investigation displayed significant improvement of treated fabrics against the antimicrobial Staphylococcus aureus (G+) (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (G+) compared to the untreated ones.

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Improving the ultraviolet protection factor of textiles through mechanical surface modification using calendering

Cited by 11 publications

References 32 publications

Evaluation of Ultrasonically ZnO Loading Effect on Photocatalytic Self-Cleaning, UV Protection and Antibacterial Activity of Plasma/Citric Acid-Activated Cotton Fabric

Evaluation of Ultrasonically ZnO Loading Effect on Photocatalytic Self-Cleaning, UV Protection and Antibacterial Activity of Plasma/Citric Acid-Activated Cotton Fabric

Development of functional cotton fabric by simultaneous dyeing and finishing with a novel bioactive reactive dye

Fabrication of multifunctional nanoparticles as surface modification system for textile fabrics

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