Physical Modification of Cotton Surface by β-Cyclodextrin and Its Derivative

Abstract

The research covers investigation on physical modification of pure cotton fabric using β-CD and its derivative i.e. randomly methylated β-CD (MCD). The obtained material was investigated by means of properties changes when compared to native cotton. The research on retention of small organic molecules and water was done as well. According to obtained results it might be stated that physical modification allow to avoid toxic reagents needed for chemical modification and the material possess interesting retention properties. However the application of obtained fabrics are limited to the single-use application due to washing out of carbohydrate from the cotton matrix.