In situ deposition of TiO2 nanoparticles on polyester fabric and study of its functional properties

Abstract

In situ deposition of TiO 2 nanoparticles on polyester fabric has been carried out using hydrothermal method by changing the process conditions. The morphology and crystalline structure of as-deposited particles has been studied by using SEM and XRD. The chemical composition of nanoparticles was determined using energy dispersive spectroscopy. The treated sample exhibited photocatalytic solution discoloration and good washing fastness properties. The study of UV protection and moisture management of fabric showed that it had excellent UV protection factor and comfort properties.

Involvement of silver and palladium with red peanuts skin extract for cotton functionalization

“…However, it is disadvantageously characterized with poor ultraviolet shielding, and high flammability and prone, meaning it could be attacked with different microbial strains specially the bacterial strains 9 – 11 . Numerous researches were reported different investigative techniques for acquiring different textile materials additional functions, like ultraviolet shielding 12 – 15 , microbicide activities 15 , 16 , coloration 17 , 18 , optical activity 19 , insect repellency 20 , 21 and self-cleaning 19 , 22 , 23 . Moreover, the protective masking and air-filtering textile materials were prepared for protection from chemical warfare gas 24 .…”

Giving Improved and New Properties to Fibrous Materials by Surface Modification

“…The action of photocatalysts is based on the formation of reactive oxygen species, which provide decomposition of a wide range of organic compounds into carbon dioxide and water. The following requirements apply to photocatalysts [127,128]: (1) low toxicity; (2) ability to function at ambient temperature and pressure; (3) ability to completely decompose organic compounds; (4) low cost; (5) sensitivity to a wide range of contaminants; and (6) photocatalytic activity both indoors and outdoors. Most researchers considered nanoscale crystalline titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) and zinc oxide (ZnO) as photocatalysts suitable for the formation of coatings on fibrous material [129][130][131].…”

Multifunctional Finishing of Cotton Fabric

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