Processing techniques of antimicrobial textiles

Tania, Imana Shahrin; Ali, Mohammad; Arafat, M. Tarik

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-821485-5.00002-0

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“…Here, 73% pick-up is maintained throughout the padding, and the drying and curing conditions are 90 °C for 10 min and 150 °C for 5 min, respectively, resulting in the thermal fixation of ZnO nanoparticles into the fabric. The diagram of the thermo-fixation method [ 43 ] for nanoparticle application is shown in Figure 3 .…”

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Coating of ZnO Nanoparticle on Cotton Fabric to Create a Functional Textile with Enhanced Mechanical Properties

Tania

Ali

2021

Polymers

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The goal of this research is to develop a functional textile with better mechanical properties. Therefore, nano ZnO is synthesized, characterized, and applied to cotton fabric by mechanical thermo-fixation techniques. The synthesized nanoparticles are characterized by SEM and XRD analysis. The ZnO nanoparticle alone, ZnO nanoparticle with a binder, and ZnO with a binder and wax emulsion are then applied on cotton woven fabrics using three different recipes. The surface morphology of the treated fabric is studied using SEM and EDS. Antimicrobial activity, UV protection property, and crease resistance are all tested for their functional characteristics. In addition, all vital mechanical characteristics are assessed. The results suggest that using only nano ZnO or nano ZnO with a binder enhances functional features while deteriorating mechanical capabilities. Nano ZnO treatment with the third recipe, which includes the addition of an emulsion, on the other hand, significantly enhances mechanical and functional characteristics. Consequently, this study provides information to optimize the confidence of textile researchers and producers in using nano ZnO and understanding its features in key functional fabrics.

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Coating of ZnO Nanoparticle on Cotton Fabric to Create a Functional Textile with Enhanced Mechanical Properties

Tania

Ali

2021

Polymers

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“…A technique known as thermo-fixation 41 is used to apply ZnO nanoparticles to fabric with a padding machine, followed by drying and curing. The nanoparticles are dispersed in a 50% aqueous solution of ethanol.…”

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“…Since ZnO has several functionalities, current research is being done to embed this nanoparticle into the cotton fabric to create a protective textile. Herein, nanoparticles are applied using a thermal-fixation approach 41 in conjunction with an acrylic binder. Binder can enhance the fastness of nanoparticles against washing.…”

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Fabrication, characterization, and utilization of ZnO nanoparticles for stain release, bacterial resistance, and UV protection on cotton fabric

Tania

Ali

Akter

2022

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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Textile technology is advancing by incorporating the benefits of nanotechnology into its diverse fields. Nanoparticle inclusion is one of the potential finishing processes in textile treatment to create multifunctional textiles. The goal of this research is to impart antibacterial, stain-release, and UV (ultra-violet) protection properties on cotton fabric by depositing ZnO nanoparticles on the fabric surface. Following the synthesis of the nanoparticles by the use of a sonochemical strategy, the nanoparticles are then fixed onto the fabric through the application of a mechanical thermo-fixation technique. The nanoparticles are applied to the fabric at three different concentrations: 0.5%, 1%, and 2%. The surface characterization shows that nanoparticles are of an average size of 40–100 nm and nearly spherical in shape. The colony count method is used to quantify the antibacterial activity of the nano-treated fabric. The results indicate that the treated fabric is effective against both gram-positive ( S. aureus) and gram-negative ( E. coli) bacteria. The color stain of the direct blue dye of treated fabric has degraded under UV irradiation, indicating the stain release property. The results demonstrate considerable stain release that rises with the amount of ZnO nanoparticles. Excellent UV protection is also found since 2%-ZnO nano-coated fabric shows around 96% blockage of UV rays.

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“…Wearable sensors that utilize hydrophilic fabrics may create a suitable environment for bacterial growth when combined with dirt and sweat . Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that wearable sensors are effective and safe from biohazards.…”

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“…Wearable sensors that utilize hydrophilic fabrics may create a suitable environment for bacterial growth when combined with dirt and sweat. 11 Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that wearable sensors are effective and safe from biohazards. While most bacteria are harmless, some pathogenic microorganisms, such as Trichophyton interdigitale, Streptococcus viridans, Streptococcus nonhemolyticus, or Blastomyces, could cause serious infectious diseases.…”

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Textile Electronics with Laser-Induced Graphene/Polymer Hybrid Fibers

Lipovka,

Fatkullin,

Shchadenko

et al. 2023

ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces

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The concept of wearables is rapidly evolving from flexible polymer-based devices to textile electronics. The reason for this shift is the ability of textiles to ensure close contact with the skin, resulting in comfortable, lightweight, and compact “always with you” sensors. We are contributing to this polymer-textile transition by introducing a novel and simple way of laser intermixing of graphene with synthetic fabrics to create wearable sensing platforms. Our hybrid materials exhibit high electrical conductivity (87.6 ± 36.2 Ω/sq) due to the laser reduction of graphene oxide and simultaneous laser-induced graphene formation on the surface of textiles. Furthermore, the composite created between graphene and nylon ensures the durability of our materials against sonication and washing with detergents. Both of these factors are essential for real-life applications, but what is especially useful is that our free-form composites could be used as-fabricated without encapsulation, which is typically required for conventional laser-scribed materials. We demonstrate the exceptional versatility of our new hybrid textiles by successfully recording muscle activity, heartbeat, and voice. We also show a gesture sensor and an electrothermal heater embedded within a single commercial glove. Additionally, the use of these textiles could be extended to personal protection equipment and smart clothes. We achieve this by implementing self-sterilization with light and laser-induced functionalization with silver nanoparticles, which results in multifunctional antibacterial textiles. Moreover, incorporating silver into such fabrics enables their use as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy sensors, allowing for the direct analysis of drugs and sweat components on the clothing itself. Our research offers valuable insights into simple and scalable processes of textile-based electronics, opening up new possibilities for paradigms like the Internet of Medical Things.

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Processing techniques of antimicrobial textiles

Cited by 10 publications

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Coating of ZnO Nanoparticle on Cotton Fabric to Create a Functional Textile with Enhanced Mechanical Properties

Coating of ZnO Nanoparticle on Cotton Fabric to Create a Functional Textile with Enhanced Mechanical Properties

Fabrication, characterization, and utilization of ZnO nanoparticles for stain release, bacterial resistance, and UV protection on cotton fabric

Textile Electronics with Laser-Induced Graphene/Polymer Hybrid Fibers

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