Study on flame-retardant and UV-protection properties of cotton fabric functionalized with ppy–ZnO–CNT nanocomposite

Abstract The research in textiles is being driven by ecology, economy, and functionality. Therefore, the present research is focused on the development of multifunctional textiles that consume minimum energy during their processing, eco-friendly chemicals for functionalization, and use short processing steps. Eco-friendly cross-linkers such as butanetetracarboxylic acid and zinc oxide nanoparticles are used to impart wrinkle recovery, antibacterial activity, ultraviolet (UV) protection, bending rigidity, and antistatic properties to cotton fabric just in one step. The treated fabric has been characterized with Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometer, scanning electron microscope, and X-ray diffractometer. Wrinkle recovery, tear strength, antibacterial activity, UV protection, and antistatic properties were tested with AATCC 66-1990, ASTM D 1224, AATCC 147, AATCC 183, and UNI EN 1149, respectively. The treated fabric shows excellent functional properties up to 20 washing cycles.

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A novel durable flame-retardant cotton fabric using sodium hypophosphite, nano TiO2 and maleic acid

Thermochimica Acta ◽

10.1016/j.tca.2011.03.012 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 520 (1-2) ◽

pp. 48-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 83

Author(s):

F. Lessan ◽

M. Montazer ◽

M.B. Moghadam

Keyword(s):

Flame Retardant ◽

Cotton Fabric ◽

Maleic Acid ◽

Sodium Hypophosphite ◽

Nano Tio2

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Preparation and characterization of flame retardant cotton fabrics

Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry ◽

10.33263/briac102.296300 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 5296-5300

Keyword(s):

Flame Retardant ◽

Cotton Fabric ◽

Cotton Fabrics ◽

Curing Temperature ◽

Sodium Hypophosphite ◽

X Ray ◽

Untreated Cotton ◽

Prepared Glass ◽

Ray Patterns

An inorganic flame retardant glass was prepared using the melt methods. The prepared glass was characterized using IR, X-ray. The x-ray patterns and IR charts show that the formation of glass without any crystals. Cotton fabric was finished using different percentage of glass 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 % (w/w) in the presence of citric acid as crosslinker and sodium hypophosphite as catalyst. The flame retardancy of finished cotton fabric was performed using Limited Oxygen Index (LOI) technique. The results of measurements show that the value of LOI of untreated cotton fabric equals 19.6, when cotton fabrics treated with different amounts of glass ranging from 0.5 to 2 %, the value of LOI increased to become 23.6 at 0.5% and 24.8 for the higher glass concentration. The effect of curing temperature and time on the properties and the LOI of cotton fabric was studied.

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Application of β-Cyclodextrin-Menthol Inclusion Compound on the Perfume and Anti-Bacterial Finishing of Cotton Fabric by Grafting

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.441.299 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 441 ◽

pp. 299-303

Author(s):

Rui Ping Zhang ◽

Cheng Qin Cai

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solution ◽

Citric Acid ◽

Cotton Fabric ◽

Inclusion Compound ◽

Influence Factors ◽

Sodium Hypophosphite ◽

Cross Linking ◽

Curing Conditions ◽

Temperature Time ◽

Grafting Procedure

Application of citric acid (CA), as cross-linking agent, on grafting β-cyclodextrin (CD) to cotton was studied. Some influence factors on the grafting of β-cyclodextrin, such as the concentration of CA, β-cyclodextrin and catalyst, curing conditions (temperature, time) were discussed. The grafting procedure was to soak the fabric samples in an aqueous solution containing β-CD 60 g/L, citric acid 100 g/L and sodium hypophosphite 30 g/L, then the squeezed samples were dried and cured at 190°C for 4 min. The cotton fabric grafted with β-cyclodextrin and then perfumed with menthol preserved 27.04% menthol after ten days, and its anti-bacterial performance was observed.

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PROCESS OPTIMIZATION OF ECO-FRIENDLY FLAME RETARDANT FINISH FOR COTTON FABRIC: A RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY APPROACH

Surface Review and Letters ◽

10.1142/s0218625x17501141 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 24 (08) ◽

pp. 1750114 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

SOHAIL YASIN ◽

MASSIMO CURTI ◽

NEMESHWAREE BEHARY ◽

ANNE PERWUELZ ◽

STEPHANE GIRAUD ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Response Surface Methodology ◽

Flame Retardant ◽

Response Surface ◽

Cotton Fabric ◽

Crosslinking Agent ◽

Statistical Design ◽

Sodium Hypophosphite ◽

Regression Equations ◽

Flame Retardant Properties

The [Formula: see text]-methylol dimethyl phosphono propionamide (MDPA) flame retardant compounds are predominantly used for cotton fabric treatments with trimethylol melamine (TMM) to obtain better crosslinking and enhanced flame retardant properties. Nevertheless, such treatments are associated with a toxic issue of cancer-causing formaldehyde release. An eco-friendly finishing was used to get formaldehyde-free fixation of flame retardant to the cotton fabric. Citric acid as a crosslinking agent along with the sodium hypophosphite as a catalyst in the treatment was utilized. The process parameters of the treatment were enhanced for optimized flame retardant properties, in addition, low mechanical loss to the fabric by response surface methodology using Box–Behnken statistical design experiment methodology was achieved. The effects of concentrations on the fabric’s properties (flame retardancy and mechanical properties) were evaluated. The regression equations for the prediction of concentrations and mechanical properties of the fabric were also obtained for the eco-friendly treatment. The R-squared values of all the responses were above 0.95 for the reagents used, indicating the degree of relationship between the predicted values by the Box–Behnken design and the actual experimental results. It was also found that the concentration parameters (crosslinking reagents and catalysts) in the treatment formulation have a prime role in the overall performance of flame retardant cotton fabrics.

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