Recent Advances in Functionalization of Cotton Fabrics with Nanotechnology

Abstract

Nowadays, consumers understand that upgrading their traditional clothing can improve their lives. In a garment fabric, comfort and functional properties are the most important features that a wearer looks for. A variety of textile technologies are being developed to meet the needs of customers. In recent years, nanotechnology has become one of the most important areas of research. Nanotechnology’s unique and useful characteristics have led to its rapid expansion in the textile industry. In the production of high-performance textiles, various finishing, coating, and manufacturing techniques are used to produce fibers or fabrics with small nano sizes. Humans have been utilizing cotton for thousands of years, and it accounts for around 34% of all fiber production worldwide. The clothing industry, home textile industry, and healthcare industry all use it extensively. Nanotechnology can enhance cotton fabrics’ properties, including antibacterial activity, self-cleaning, UV protection, etc. Research in the field of functional cotton fabrics with nanotechnology is presented in the present study.

Nanotechnology: A Revolution in Modern Industry

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Polymeric Nano-Emulsion in Functional Textile Finishing

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Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Processing and Sr-Doped ZnO/CNT Photocatalyst Decoration of Cotton Fabrics for Self-Cleaning Application

“…Nanotechnology is swiftly attracting global attention because it is widely perceived as offering huge potential in cutting-edge technologies. 1 Nanotechnology and nanoparticles provide numerous benefits in the textile sector, transforming the qualities and capabilities of textiles. Incorporating nanotechnology in textiles is a developing topic with continuing research and development, presenting promise for continued textile industry innovation.…”

“…Nanotechnology is swiftly attracting global attention because it is widely perceived as offering huge potential in cutting-edge technologies . Nanotechnology and nanoparticles provide numerous benefits in the textile sector, transforming the qualities and capabilities of textiles.…”

“…Incorporating nanotechnology in textiles is a developing topic with continuing research and development, presenting promise for continued textile industry innovation. Incorporating nanoparticles or nanofibers into textile materials significantly improve their traits like durability, strength, water and stain resistance, UV protection, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, thermal regulation, smart textiles, color enhancement, self-cleaning fabrics, improved insulation, flexible electronics, etc. − Conventional nanocoating methods do not produce long-lasting results due to the surface energy difference and lack of adherence between fabric and coated products . A significant aspect of our consumer culture is textiles.…”