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Abstract
Abstract
Synthetic fabrics (polyester [PET], polypropylene [PP] and polyamide [PA6]) were finished with eco-friendly compounds to increase hydrophilicity, antibacterial and antifungal activity of fabrics. In addition, they decrease static charges to prevent fires and protect human from Ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Synthetic fabrics were finished with quaternary ammonium salts (QAS), quaternary ammonium chitosan, β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and monochlorotriazinyl-β-cyclodextrin (MCT-β-CD) using pad-cure method. The treated fabrics had enhanced wettability, antibacterial efficacy and decrease static charge accumulation.
Nanoparticles of zinc oxide (ZnO NPs), Titanium dioxide (TiO2 NPs) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3 NPs) were used for finishing and adding new multifunctional properties to synthetic fabrics. PP and PET fabrics were activated by plasma (or nonactivated). Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) analysis were used for characterization and confirmation the presence of nanoparticles onto fabrics. Antibacterial activity of the treated fabrics was evaluated and compared to the treated fabrics with or without activation in plasma.
Eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles in situ onto synthetic fabrics (PET, PP and PA6) was carried out by reduction of silver nitrate salt (AgNO3) into silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs). The presence of nano silver onto fabrics was confirmed by SEM and Energy Dispersive X- ray Spectroscopy (EDX) patterns. The treated fabrics had outstanding antibacterial and antifungal properties. Nano Ag coated PA6 fabric exhibited electrical conductivity better than the untreated one.