Smart control of cotton fabric comfort by cross-linking thermo-responsive poly(2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethoxyethyl methacrylate-co-ethylene glycol methacrylate)

2016 ◽  
Vol 87 (13) ◽  
pp. 1620-1630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangyi Chen ◽  
Jie An ◽  
Qi Zhong ◽  
Peter Müller-Buschbaum ◽  
Jiping Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Random Copolymer ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Glycol Methacrylate ◽  
Moisture Permeability ◽  
Smart Control ◽  
Fabric Comfort

The smart control of cotton fabric comfort by cross-linking thermo-responsive random copolymer is investigated. The monomers 2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethoxyethyl methacrylate (MEO2MA) and ethylene glycol methacrylate (EGMA) with a molar ratio of 17:3 are selected to synthesize the thermo-responsive random copolymer poly(2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethoxyethyl methacrylate- co-ethylene glycol methacrylate), abbreviated as P(MEO2MA- co-EGMA). By using citric acid as a cross-linking agent, the obtained P(MEO2MA- co-EGMA) is successfully immobilized onto cotton fabrics. Smart control is achieved from the thermo-responsive behavior of the copolymer. Cross-linked P(MEO2MA- co-EGMA) will collapse when the ambient temperature exceeds its transition temperature. Therefore, the formerly compact P(MEO2MA- co-EGMA) layer will switch to a porous structure, and the air/moisture permeability of the textiles is enhanced. As the comfort of the textiles is closely related to the air/moisture permeability, a smart control of the cotton fabric comfort can be realized. In addition, the softness of cotton fabrics with and without thermo-responsive polymers does not show a prominent change, even when the applied solution concentration is as high as 16% (wt%). On the contrary, the stiffness of the cotton fabric coated with poly( N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) is significantly higher than the original cotton fabric, indicating that homo PNIPAM is less suitable for textiles used in daily lives. Moreover, the whiteness and mechanical properties are studied and stay unchanged after cross-linking. As a consequence, the introduction of P(MEO2MA- co-EGMA) into textiles can provide textiles with smart control of cotton comfort, and it will not influence the wearabilities of the textiles.

Smart cleaning cotton fabrics cross-linked with thermo-responsive and flexible poly(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxyethyl methacrylate-co-ethylene glycol methacrylate)

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (48) ◽  
pp. 38382-38390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q. Zhong ◽  
Y. Y. Chen ◽  
S. L. Guan ◽  
Q. S. Fang ◽  
T. Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Random Copolymer ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Glycol Methacrylate

The smart cleaning ability of cotton fabrics is realized by cross-linking thermo-responsive random copolymer to the cotton.

The Swelling and Transition Behavior of Poly(2-(2-methoxyethoxy) Ethoxyethyl Methacrylate-co-Ethylene Glycol Methacrylate) Random Copolymers in Thin Films

2015 ◽  
Vol 671 ◽  
pp. 273-278
Author(s):  
Jie An ◽  
Yang Yi Chen ◽  
Lei Mi ◽  
Ji Ping Wang ◽  
Qi Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Random Copolymer ◽  
Solution Concentration ◽  
Random Copolymers ◽  
Glycol Methacrylate ◽  
Transition Behavior ◽  
Water Vapor Atmosphere ◽  
Copolymer Poly ◽  
Tetrahydrofuran Solution

Thermo-responsive random copolymer poly (2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethoxyethyl methacrylate-co-ethylene glycol methacrylate) P(MEO2MA-co-EGMA) was investigated in thin film. By spin-coating, the obtained film thickness varied from 9 nm to 97 nm, which shows a linear relationship with tetrahydrofuran solution concentration. The swelling and transition behavior of P(MEO2MA-co-EGMA) films were monitored by white-light interferometry under water vapor atmosphere. It is observed that the film rapidly swelled in the first 90 min. Afterwards it reached an equilibrium state. The film thickness did not show a prominent increase by further prolonging the swelling time. In addition, the swelling capability of P(MEO2MA-co-EGMA) films was related to the film thickness. The thicker film possessed less swelling capability. Unlike the transition behavior in aqueous solution, P(MEO2MA-co-EGMA) films showed a much broader transition region, which might be related to the influence of Si substrate.

The Swelling and Transition Behavior of Thermo-Responsive Poly(2-(2-Methoxyethoxy) Ethoxyethyl Methacrylate-co-Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Methyl Ether Methacrylate) Thin Films

2021 ◽  
Vol 873 ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Yang Yi Chen ◽  
Wen Jing Wen ◽  
Zhi Qin Su ◽  
Qi Huan ◽  
Chu Yang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Methyl Ether ◽  
Random Copolymer ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Copolymer Poly ◽  
Glycol Methyl Ether

Thermo-responsive random copolymer poly (2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethoxyethyl methacrylate-co-poly (ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate), abbreviated as P(MEO2MA-co-OEGMA300) was synthesized by 2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethoxyethyl methacrylate (MEO2MA) and poly (ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate (OEGMA300) with a molar ratio of 1:1 via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The structure of P(MEO2MA-co-OEGMA300) was confirmed by 1H NMR and GPC. The transition behaviors of P(MEO2MA-co-OEGMA300) in aqueous solution were investigated by UV-Vis and DLS. While the transition behaviors of P(MEO2MA-co-OEGMA300) thin films were probed by white light interferometry. Compared to the P(MEO2MA-co-OEGMA300) in solution, it shows a much broader transition region, which is a promising candidate for the slow release of drug in the field of medicine.

scholarly journals Dye-fixing performances of slightly crosslinked poly(dimethyldiallylammonium chlorides) on cotton fabric

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Yikai Yu ◽  
Yuejun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Brilliant Blue ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Molar Content ◽  
Anionic Dyes ◽  
Colour Fastness ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Better Than

Slightly cross-linked poly (dimethyldiallylammonium chlorides) (PDMDAACs) with different molecular weights characterized by intrinsic viscosities and structures were prepared as copolymers of triallylmethylammonium chloride (TAMAC), a cross-linking monomer, with dimethyldiallylammonium chloride (DMDAAC). They were then studied as novel, promising reactive polycationic dye-fixatives on cotton fabric. A series of slightly cross-linked PDMDAACs with controlled 1%–5% molar ratios of crosslinking units (TAMAC units) in the main chains and intrinsic viscosities of 0.04~0.86 dL/g were used to treat cotton fabrics dyed with anionic dyes such as Reactive Scarlet 3BS and Reactive Brilliant Blue KNR. Their dye-fixing performance, evaluated by dry rubbing fastness, wet rubbing fastness, colour fastness to soaping, and white fabric staining, were examined. The results showed their dye-fixing performances were affected by their intrinsic viscosities and the molar content of TAMAC units; slightly cross-linked PDMDAACs with intrinsic viscosities of 0.16-0.30 dL/g and 1% TAMAC exhibited the best dye-fixing performances and were better than all members of a group of selected widely-used commercial polycationic dye-fixatives. This was attributed to their plane-like structures and the nice balance between structure and intrinsic viscosities. Thus it was confirmed that the selected slightly cross-linked PDMDAACs can be used as novel dye-fixatives on cotton fabric.

Volume phase transition mechanism of poly[oligo(ethylene glycol)methacrylate] based thermo-responsive microgels with poly(ionic liquid) cross-linkers

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (38) ◽  
pp. 25525-25535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Zhou ◽  
Hui Tang ◽  
Peiyi Wu
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Volume Phase Transition ◽  
Glycol Methacrylate ◽  
Volume Phase ◽  
Transition Mechanism ◽  
Poly Ionic Liquid

Thermodynamic volume phase transition mechanisms of poly[oligo(ethylene glycol)methacrylate] (POEGMA) microgels with poly(ionic liquid) (PIL) cross-linking moieties were investigated in detail on the basis of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.

Harnessing of non-fibrous textile for production of high performance easy-care cotton fabrics

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kh.M. Mostafa ◽  
Heba Ameen ◽  
Mahmoud Morsy ◽  
Amal El-Ebissy ◽  
Mohamed Adel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Great Loss ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This study aims to explore the incorporation of starch nanoparticles (SNPs) in cross-linking formulation of cotton fabrics to see their impact on fabric performance like tensile strength, dry wrinkle recovery angles, elongation at break, degree of whiteness and increase in weight as well as durability. Design/methodology/approach SNPs of size around 80-100 nm were successfully prepared from native maize starch by Nano precipitation technique and confirmed instrumentally by scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmittance electron microscope (TEM), Fourier transformer infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and particle size analyzer. The latter were incorporated in cross-linking formulation of cotton fabrics encompassing different concentrations of citric acid and sodium hypophosphite at different curing time and temperature in 100 ml distilled water to a wet pickup of ca. 85 per cent. The fabric samples were dried for 3 min at 85°C and cured at specified temperatures for a specified time intervals in thermo fixing oven according to pad-dry-cure method. Findings FTIR spectra and SEM micrograph signified the chemical structure and surface morphology of cotton fabric before and after finishing in absence and presence of SNPs. Cotton fabric samples finished in presence of SNPs showed a higher tensile strength, elongation at break, comparable dry wrinkle recovery angles and degree of whiteness than that finished in their absence. On the other hand, the enhancement in the aforementioned performance reflects the positive impact of incorporation of SNPs in textile finishing especially with strength properties; which are one of the important requirements for industrial fabrics that can be used widely in heavy-duty applications. Research limitations/implications SNPs with its booming effect with respect to biodegradability, reactivity and higher surface area can be used as a novel reinforcement permanent finish for cotton fabrics instead of more hazardous materials likes poly acrylate and monomeric compounds. Practical implications As SNPs biopolymers is one of the important reinforcement agents, so it was expected that it would minimize the great loss in strength properties during easy-care cotton finishing and improve the fabric performance. Originality/value The novelty addressed here is undertaken with a view to remediate some of the serious defects of easy-care cotton fabrics using poly carboxylic acids; especially with the great loss in strength properties by virtue of using SNPs as a permanent finish. Besides, to the authors’ knowledge, there is no published work so far concerning the use of SNPs as an innovative base for production of easy-care finished cotton textiles with high performance.

Grey Relational Analysis on the Factors of the Moisture Permeability of Cotton Fabrics

2011 ◽  
Vol 332-334 ◽  
pp. 908-911
Author(s):  
Xiao Li Zhang ◽  
Yun Hui Xu
Keyword(s):  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Absorption Method ◽  
Warp Yarn ◽  
Moisture Permeability ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Grey Relational

Moisture permeability is an important property of cotton fabrics. Fully understanding of cotton fabric moisture absorption and moisture permeability plays an important role in the further study of the cotton fabric property and development of new cotton fabric. According to 6 kinds of cotton fabrics, the moisture permeability was measured by wet cup moisture absorption method under normal temperature. Such structural parameters have been analyzed as the yarn density, warp and weft density, weight per square meters, thickness, twist, which influenced the moisture permeability of fabrics. By the grey relational analysis, the grey relational sequence of structural parameters have been concluded which affect the moisture permeability of fabrics: thickness>weight per square meters>weft density>weft twist>warp density>wefts yarn density>warp twist>warp yarn density. The results provide theoretical basis for research and designing of textile products and modification of fabrics.

Fabrication and Characterization of Cotton Fabrics with Grafted Thermo-Responsive Random Copolymer Poly(2-(2-methoxyethoxy) Ethoxyethyl Methacrylate-co-Acrylic Acid)

2015 ◽  
Vol 671 ◽  
pp. 231-236
Author(s):  
Yang Yi Chen ◽  
Qi Zhong ◽  
Tao Chen ◽  
Ji Ping Wang
Keyword(s):  
Acrylic Acid ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Random Copolymer ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Swelling Ratio ◽  
Equilibrium Swelling ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization ◽  
Equilibrium Swelling Ratio ◽  
Copolymer Poly

The cotton fabrics with enhanced cleaning capability were prepared by grafting thermo-responsive random copolymer poly (2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethoxyethyl methacrylate-co-acrylic acid), abbreviated as P(MEO2MA-co-AA), to the amino modified cotton fabrics. ATR-FTIR measurement confirmed the immobilization of P(MEO2MA-co-AA) to the cotton fabrics. Equilibrium swelling ratio indicates that the cotton fabric with grafted P(MEO2MA-co-AA) possesses thermo-responsive ability .The enhanced cleaning capability was investigated by the decontamination experiments probed with confocal microscope. The results show the cleaning capability can be prominently improved when the cleaning temperature is lower than the LCST of P(MEO2MA-co-AA).

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