scholarly journals Titanium Dioxide and Its Applications in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, and Biomedical Fields

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajib Das ◽  
Vibhav Ambardekar ◽  
Partha Pratim Bandyopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Gas Sensor ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Photochemical Degradation ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection Factor ◽  
Bioactive Material ◽  
Corrosive Solution ◽  
Mechanical Field ◽  
Uv Illumination

Titanium dioxide (TiO2), owing to its non-toxicity, chemical stability, and low cost, is one of the most valuable ceramic materials. TiO2 derived coatings not only act like a ceramic protective shield for the metallic substrate but also provide cathodic protection to the metals against the corrosive solution under Ultraviolet (UV) illumination. Being biocompatible, TiO2 coatings are widely used as an implant material. The acid treatment of TiO2 promotes the attachment of cells and bone tissue integration with the implant. In this chapter, the applications of TiO2 as a corrosion inhibitor and bioactive material are briefly discussed. The semiconducting nature and high refractive index of TiO2 conferred UV shielding properties, allowing it to absorb or reflect UV rays. Several studies showed that a high ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) was achieved by incorporating TiO2 in the sunscreens (to protect the human skin) and textile fibers (to minimize its photochemical degradation). The rutile phase of TiO2 offers high whiteness, and opacity owing to its tendency to scatter light. These properties enable TiO2 to be used as a pigment a brief review of which is also addressed in this chapter. Since TiO2 exhibits high hardness and fracture toughness, the wear rate of composite is considerably reduced by adding TiO2. On interacting with gases like hydrogen at elevated temperatures, the electrical resistance of TiO2 changes to some different value. The change in resistance can be utilized in detecting various gases that enables TiO2 to be used as a gas sensor for monitoring different gases. This chapter attempts to provide a comprehensive review of applications of TiO2 as an anti-corrosion, wear-resistant material in the mechanical field, a UV absorber, pigment in the optical sector, a bioactive material in the biomedical field, and a gas sensor in the electrical domain.

Functionalization of electrospun nanofibers by using titanium dioxide and 1,3,7-Trimethyl xanthine for developing ultraviolet protection

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 398-414
Author(s):  
Canan Saricam ◽  
Nazan Okur ◽  
İkilem Göcek
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Electrospun Nanofibers ◽  
Polymeric Matrix ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection Factor ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection ◽  
Protection Property ◽  
Polyamide 6.6

In this study, the functionalization of nanofibers by incorporating different particles and additives into the polymeric matrix for developing ultraviolet protective materials was investigated. Titanium dioxide was selected because of its known characteristic of being a widely used material for obtaining ultraviolet protection. Besides, 1,3,7-Trimethyl xanthine, which was used previously in medical applications to decrease the harm of ultraviolet radiation on DNA, was used to see its potential in obtaining ultraviolet protective nanofibers. By using these two different additives in different concentrations, functionalized polyamide 6.6 nanofibers were produced, their ultraviolet protection property and ratings were recorded, and the results were evaluated comparatively. Addition of titanium dioxide in all concentrations significantly improved ultraviolet protection of polyamide 6.6 nanofibers for both UVA- and UVB-type radiations. Moreover, ultraviolet protection factor value of polyamide 6.6 nanofibers was considerably enhanced by incorporation of 1,3,7-Trimethyl xanthine in the concentrations of 15 and 20% w/w of the polymer; which of their protection ratings were defined as “excellent protection” for both.

UV Illumination-Enhanced Ultrasensitive Ammonia Gas Sensor Based on (001)TiO2/MXene Heterostructure for Food Spoilage Detection

2021 ◽  
pp. 127160
Author(s):  
Dongzhi Zhang ◽  
Sujing Yu ◽  
Xingwei Wang ◽  
Jiankun Huang ◽  
Wenjing Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Sensor ◽  
Food Spoilage ◽  
Ammonia Gas ◽  
Uv Illumination

Electrospun Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofibers Containing Titanium Dioxide for Gas Sensor Applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gomaa F. El Fawal ◽  
H. Shokry Hassan ◽  
Mohamed R. El-Aassar ◽  
Marwa F. Elkady
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Gas Sensor ◽  
Sensor Applications

scholarly journals Structure and Functions of Cocoons Constructed by Eri Silkworm

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 2701
Author(s):  
Bin Zhou ◽  
Huiling Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ultraviolet Rays ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Buffer Effect ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Secondary Fracture ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection Factor ◽  
Air Gaps ◽  
Performance Indexes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Function

Eri silkworm cocoons (E cocoons) are natural composite biopolymers formed by continuous twin silk filaments (fibroin) bonded by sericin. As a kind of wild species, E cocoons have characteristics different from those of Bombyx mori cocoons (B cocoons). E cocoons have an obvious multilayer (5–9 layers) structure with an eclosion hole at one end and several air gaps between the layers, which can be classified into three categories—cocoon coat, cocoon layer, and cocoon lining—with varying performance indexes. There is a significant secondary fracture phenomenon during the tensile process, which is attributed to the high modulus of the cocoon lining and its dense structure. Air gaps provide cocoons with distinct multistage moisture transmission processes, which form a good moisture buffer effect. Temperature change inside cocoons is evidently slower than that outside, which indicates that cocoons also have an obvious temperature damping capability. The eclosion hole does not have much effect on heat preservation of E cocoons. The high sericin content of the cocoon coat, as well as the excellent ultraviolet absorption and antimicrobial abilities of sericin, allows E cocoons to effectively prevent ultraviolet rays and microorganisms from invading pupae. The ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of the E cocoon before and after degumming were found to be 17.8% and 9.7%, respectively, which were higher than those of the B cocoon (15.3% and 4.4%, respectively), indicating that sericin has a great impact on anti-UV performance. In the cocoon structure, the outer layer of the cocoon has 50% higher content than the inner layer, and the E cocoon shows stronger protection ability than the B cocoon. Understanding the relationship between the structure, property, and function of E cocoons will provide bioinspiration and methods for designing new composites.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Activity and Barrier Properties against UV Radiation of Alkaline and Enzymatically Treated Linen Woven Fabrics Coated with Inorganic Hybrid Material

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (23) ◽  
pp. 5701
Author(s):  
Joanna Olczyk ◽  
Jadwiga Sójka-Ledakowicz ◽  
Anetta Walawska ◽  
Anna Antecka ◽  
Katarzyna Siwińska-Ciesielczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Uv Radiation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection Factor ◽  
Harmful Effects

One of the directions of development in the textiles industry is the search for new technologies for producing modern multifunctional products. New solutions are sought to obtain materials that will protect humans against the harmful effects of the environment, including such factors as the activity of microorganisms and UV radiation. Products made of natural cellulose fibers are often used. In the case of this type of material, it is very important to perform appropriate pretreatment before subsequent technological processes. This treatment has the aim of removing impurities from the surface of the fibers, which results in the improvement of sorption properties and adhesion, leading directly to the better penetration of dyes and chemical modifiers into the structure of the materials. In this work, linen fabrics were subjected to a new, innovative treatment being a combination of bio-pretreatment using laccase from Cerrena unicolor and modification with CuO-SiO2 hybrid oxide microparticles by a dip-coating method. To compare the effect of alkaline or enzymatic pretreatment on the microstructure of the linen woven fabrics, SEM analysis was performed. The new textile products obtained after this combined process exhibit very good antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans, significant antibacterial activity against the Gram-negative Escherichia coli and the Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, as well as very good UV protection properties (ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) > 40). These innovative materials can be used especially for clothing or outdoor textiles for which resistance to microorganisms is required, as well as to protect people who are exposed to long-term, harmful effects of UV radiation.

Anti-ultraviolet properties of β-cyclodextrin-grafted cotton fabrics dyed by broadleaf holly leaf extract

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (21-22) ◽  
pp. 2441-2453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinshu Liu ◽  
Xiaoyan Ma ◽  
Wenzhao Shi ◽  
Jianwei Xing ◽  
Chaoqun Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Sodium Hypophosphite ◽  
Crosslinking Reaction ◽  
Ultraviolet Spectrophotometry ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection Factor ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection ◽  
Macerated Extract

The aim of the study was to investigate the anti-ultraviolet properties of β-cyclodextrin-grafted cotton fabrics dyed with broadleaf holly leaf extract. Flavonoids were extracted from broadleaf holly leaf by maceration and a stoichiometry of 1:1 inclusion complex with β-cyclodextrin was formed. Characterized by the fluorescence spectrum and ultraviolet spectrophotometry, the fluorescence intensities and ultraviolet absorption of the macerated extract were enhanced by increasing the amount of cyclodextrin. Cotton fabrics were grafted with β-cyclodextrin through a crosslinking reaction based on citric acid in the presence of sodium hypophosphite then dyed with the macerated extract of broadleaf holly leaf used as a natural ultraviolet absorbent. The anti-ultraviolet property of fabrics dyed by a macerated extract was characterized in terms of the ultraviolet protection factor. It was noted that the cotton fabrics grafted with β-cyclodextrin exhibit enhanced anti-ultraviolet and wrinkle recovery properties compared to the unmodified samples and show an excellent durability against 30 washing cycles, accompanied by a loss of tensile strength.

scholarly journals A new development for determining the ultraviolet protection factor

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 1571-1586 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Campos Payá ◽  
P Díaz-García ◽  
I Montava ◽  
P Miró-Martínez ◽  
M Bonet
Keyword(s):  
Protection Factor ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection Factor ◽  
New Development ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection

scholarly journals Ultraviolet Protection by Fabric Engineering

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukesh Kumar Singh ◽  
Annika Singh
Keyword(s):  
Areal Density ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Uv Protection ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Protection Factor ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection Factor ◽  
Wear Comfort ◽  
Ultraviolet Protection ◽  
Multifilament Yarns ◽  
Fabric Structures

Background. The increasing emission of greenhouse gases has evoked the human being to save the ozone layer and minimize the risk of ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Various fabric structures have been explored to achieve desired ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) in various situations. Objective. In this study, the effect of various filament configurations like twisted, flat, intermingled, and textured in multifilament yarns on fabric in different combinations is assessed in order to engineer a fabric of better ultraviolet protection factor (UPF). Methods. In order to engineer a fabric having optimum UV protection with sufficient comfort level in multifilament woven fabrics, four different yarn configurations, intermingled, textured, twisted, and flat, were used to develop twelve different fabric samples. The most UV absorbing and most demanding fibre polyethylene terephthalate (PET) was considered in different filament configuration. Results. The combinations of intermingled warp with flat, intermingled, and textured weft provided excellent UVR protection comparatively at about 22.5 mg/cm2 fabric areal density. The presence of twisted yarn reduced the UV protection due to enhanced openness in fabric structure. Conclusion. The appropriate combination of warp and weft threads of different configuration should be selected judiciously in order to extract maximum UV protection and wear comfort attributes in multifilament woven PET fabrics.

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