Development of advanced textile materials: Natural fibre composites, anti-microbial, and flame-retardant fabrics

Abstract

The current trend in textiles is to move away from traditional uses and seek for increased complexity and ‘intelligence’ in terms of applications, so as to include them in the group of advanced materials, along with metal, ceramics, and polymers. Intensive research is in progress, following a multi-directed scheme where two key sectors can be distinguished: textiles structures and functionality. Representative examples of these two approaches are herein discussed regarding their applications, potentials, and challenges. Namely, the cases of natural-fibre-reinforced composites, and of anti-microbial and flame-retardant textiles are concisely described, highlighting the major issues.

Green recoating of cotton fiber by different starching methods

“…This disruption is shown in Figure 5 at 70 C and is almost complete at 80 C. The smaller granules have less swelling and more stability, as shown in the thermal stability analysis. The average from other works [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] shows that the required enthalpy is close to 15 J.g À1 , and this behavior is linked to the degree of crystallinity and stability of the new structure formed by the gum.…”

“…[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] After 60 C, the granules swell and tend to maintain granular geometry. Some authors have observed gelatinization at 64 C. 17 However, the granular integrity destabilizes at 70 C due free movement of the internal structure. This disruption is shown in Figure 5 at 70 C and is almost complete at 80 C. The smaller granules have less swelling and more stability, as shown in the thermal stability analysis.…”

Multi-functionalization of cellulosic fabrics using Nanotechnology

“…The development of microorganisms on textiles, particularly natural fibers-based textiles, could be talked about as far as huge responsive surface area alongside accessibility of appropriate conditions for developing i.e. moisture, oxygen, temperature and nutrients 29 . The development of microorganism has negative impacts on textiles as well as on the wearer (in case of clothes), since it brings about biodegradation of textile materials alongside their scattering health risk.…”

Sol–gel technology for innovative fabric finishing—A Review

“…The growth of microorganism on fabric has negative effects not only on the fabrics but also on the wearer, since it results in biodegradation of fabric materials along with their dissemination as a health risk [32]. An effective antibacterial finish should be quick acting, able to kill or stop the growth of microorganisms, durable to wash or dry cleaning, compatible with other finishing ingredients, environmental friendly, high quality but low cost, easy to apply and low toxicity [33].…”