One-step Easy-Care and Softening Finishing of Knitted Cotton Fabric

Superhydrophobic antibacterial cotton fabric can be widely applied in outdoor clothing, hospital bedding, and other fields. However, the existing manufacturing methods are difficult or complicated. Herein, a facile and straightforward fabrication strategy is proposed via a one-step hydrothermal method to construct micro-nanometer hierarchical structure with low surface energy on fabric. In an appropriate amount, 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctyltriethoxysilane (PFOTES) and tetrabutyl titanate (TBT) were mixed in a hydrothermal reactor to generate titanium dioxide. Meanwhile, the PFOTES agent was hydrolyzed and condensed, bonded with titanium dioxide, and finally grafted onto the fiber together. Morphology and elements results demonstrated that the fabric surface was covered by the TiO2 nanoparticles with superhydrophobic coating. The chemical bonds of Si-O-Ti, Ti-O-C, and Ti-O-Ti revealed the structural relationship between TiO2 with PFOTES and cotton fibers. The water contact angle of the fabric obtained can reach to 168°. The fluorinated-TiO2 cotton fabric showed high antibacterial properties in visible light against E. coli and S. aureus. This simple method of preparing superhydrophobic and antibacterial fabric exhibited great potential in the field of functional textiles such as outdoor garments and hospital-related applications.

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Fabrication of ZnO Nanoparticles by Hyperbranched Polymer and their Application on the Functional Finishing of Cotton Fabric

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.796.353 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 796 ◽

pp. 353-359

Author(s):

De Suo Zhang ◽

Yan Fen Liao ◽

Hong Lin ◽

Yu Yue Chen

Keyword(s):

Cotton Fabric ◽

Zno Nanoparticles ◽

Hyperbranched Polymer ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Cotton Fabrics ◽

Zinc Nitrate ◽

Bacterial Reduction ◽

X Ray ◽

One Step ◽

Uv Protective Properties

A novel ZnO nanoparticles aqueous solution was prepared through a one-step reaction between a modified hyperbranched polymer-PNP and zinc nitrate. During the reaction process, PNP not only acted as the reagent to produce ZnO nanoparticles, but also controlled the size of the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles and stabilize them after reaction. The size of ZnO nanoparticles were about 6 nm with narrow size distribution. Then the ZnO nanoparticles were utilized for the functional finishing of cotton fabrics by in situ generation and deposition method. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements confirmed the ZnO nanoparticles coated on the cotton fibers. The treated cotton fabrics exhibited excellent UV protective properties and antibacterial activities. When the ZnO content in cotton fabric was 2.23 %, the UPF value of treated cotton fabric reached 114.4 and the bacterial reduction rates againstStaphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) andEscherichia coli(E. coli) both exceeded 98 %.

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One-Step Synthesis of Superhydrophobic Coating on Cotton Fabric by Ultrasound Irradiation

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research ◽

10.1021/ie401133q ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 52 (36) ◽

pp. 12846-12854 ◽

Cited By ~ 63

Author(s):

Mohammad E. Yazdanshenas ◽

Mohammad Shateri-Khalilabad

Keyword(s):

Cotton Fabric ◽

Ultrasound Irradiation ◽

Superhydrophobic Coating ◽

One Step

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The Comparison Of Different Activation Techniques To Prepare Activated Carbon Materials From Waste Cotton Fabric

Autex Research Journal ◽

10.1515/aut-2016-0026 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 287-294

Author(s):

Hou Wensheng Wang Shuahua ◽

Wei Meixia ◽

Xu Qiaoli ◽

Niu Mei

Keyword(s):

Cotton Fabric ◽

Carbon Materials ◽

Activated Carbons ◽

Structure And Properties ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Step Process ◽

X Ray ◽

One Step ◽

Carbon Network ◽

Macroporous Carbon

AbstractIn this paper, we investigate on the preparation of waste cotton fabric-based activated carbons by different methods. Two different kinds of carbon materials are prepared from waste cotton fabric, the structure and properties were characterized using instrumental analyses such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). It is revealed that the products prepared using one-step process are composed of macroporous carbon network , which looks like sponge-type morphology, and exhibit the high values of qiodine(1,198 mg/g) and qmb(235.6 ml/g), showing their potential usage as adsorbent.

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Multifunctional Finishing of Cotton Fabric

Autex Research Journal ◽

10.1515/aut-2018-0048 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 191-200 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sameen Aslam ◽

Tanveer Hussain ◽

Munir Ashraf ◽

Madeeha Tabassum ◽

Abdur Rehman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Cotton Fabric ◽

Minimum Energy ◽

Uv Protection ◽

Bending Rigidity ◽

X Ray ◽

One Step ◽

Infrared Spectrophotometer ◽

Butanetetracarboxylic Acid ◽

Processing Steps

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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Multifunctional modified cotton fabric by one-step process using eco-friendly phytic acid and 1, 2, 3, 4-butanetetracarboxylic acid

International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology ◽

10.1108/ijcst-10-2020-0154 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Yinchun Fang ◽

Xinhua Liu ◽

Hailong Liu ◽

Qian Wang

Keyword(s):

Phytic Acid ◽

Cotton Fabric ◽

Flame Retardancy ◽

Cotton Fiber ◽

Oxygen Index ◽

Step Method ◽

Limiting Oxygen Index ◽

Content Type ◽

One Step ◽

Butanetetracarboxylic Acid

PurposeCotton is one of the most common nature textile fiber that is widely used in clothing, bedding and decorative fields due to its comfort. However, the cellulosic cotton fiber has its own drawbacks. Cotton fiber belongs to flammable material with the limiting oxygen index (LOI) value about 18% that restricts its applications. Cotton fiber is easy to crease during the repeat wearing and laundering process that will influence the wearability. Therefore, it is very important to improve the flame retardancy and anticrease performance of cotton fabric.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, flame retardant and anticrease multifunctional modifications of cotton fabric were conducted by one-step pad–dry–cure process using eco-friendly phytic acid and 1, 2, 3, 4-butanetetracarboxylic acid.FindingsThe results of limited oxygen index (LOI) values and vertical burning test indicate that the flame retardancy of modified cotton fabric was greatly improved. The LOI value of modified cotton fabric reached 30.8% when the usage of phytic acid was 12%. The crease recovery angle was over 250° of the modified cotton fabric revealing good anticrease performance.Originality/valueThis research provides a novel feasible cost-effective one-step method for the multifunctional modified cellulosic fiber using eco-friendly chemical agents.

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Effect of Silver Colloid on Chemical and Physical Properties of Cotton Fabric for the Application of Antimicrobial Textiles

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.576.272 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 576 ◽

pp. 272-275 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Rabia Almas Arain ◽

Zeeshan Khatri ◽

Muhammad Hanif Memon

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Physical Properties ◽

Cotton Fabric ◽

Gram Negative Bacteria ◽

Silver Colloid ◽

Step Method ◽

One Step ◽

Overall Performance ◽

Strength And Stiffness ◽

Recovery Angle

We report an application of silver colloid on cotton textile using a one- step method. Cotton fabric was treated with silver colloid and antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus Aurous (gram positive) and Escherichia coli (gram negative) bacteria were evaluated. The treated fabric was evaluated in terms of physical properties such as tensile strength and stiffness, wrinkle recovery angle and degree of whiteness was evaluated. The change in chemical structure and morphology were evaluated using FTIR and SEM respectively. The study revealed that the maximum antimicrobial activity was obtained at 2.5 % of silver colloid while the 3 minutes cure of the treated cotton provided a better overall performance in terms of antimicrobial activity and physical properties.

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