Development of multifunctional self-cleaning and UV blocking cotton fabric with modification of photoactive ZnO coating via microwave method

Thi, Viet Ha Tran; Lee, Byeong–Kyu

doi:10.1016/j.jphotochem.2017.01.020

Cited by 93 publications

(27 citation statements)

References 26 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The self-cleaning properties of ZnO Ps are derived from their photocatalytic performance [13,25,28,37,[112][113][114][115]. If ZnO Ps are present on the surface of textile fibers, ZnO is capable of photodegrading various organic colored and colorless dirt stains when it encounters them [116].…”

Section: Photocatalytic Self-cleaning Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The self-cleaning activity of ZnO Ps has mostly been studied on ZnO surface-modified cotton [13,107,114,118] and polyester [101,105,115] fibers, as well as cotton/polyester blends [94]. As stains, coffee, tea, and the dyes methylene blue and rhodamine B were applied to the textile fabric surface before exposure to solar and UV light irradiation for different intervals under different humidity conditions.…”

Section: Photocatalytic Self-cleaning Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The extraordinary photocatalytic activity, chemical stability under UV radiation exposure, thermal stability, and absorption of a broad range of UV radiation [2][3][4] allow ZnO particles (ZnO Ps) to be one of the most effective photocatalytic self-cleaning, antimicrobial and UV-protective agents. Furthermore, ZnO Ps have been applied to textile fibers to improve flame retardancy and thermal stability and to achieve moisture management and thermal insulation, electrical conductivity, and hydrophobicity [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. The photocatalytic properties also enable ZnO Ps to be used as degradation agents for different pollutants, such as dyes and surfactants present in textile industry wastewaters [12,[17][18][19][20][21][22][23].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Zinc Oxide for Functional Textile Coatings: Recent Advances

2019

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The use of ZnO for the functionalization of textile substrates is growing rapidly, since it can provide unique multifunctional properties, such as photocatalytic self-cleaning, antimicrobial activity, UV protection, flame retardancy, thermal insulation and moisture management, hydrophobicity, and electrical conductivity. This paper aims to review the recent progress in the fabrication of ZnO-functionalized textiles, with an emphasis on understanding the specificity and mechanisms of ZnO action that impart individual properties to the textile fibers. The most common synthesis and application processes of ZnO to textile substrates are summarized. The influence of ZnO concentration, particle size and shape on ZnO functionality is presented. The importance of doping and coupling procedures to enhance ZnO performance is highlighted. The need to use binding and seeding agents to increase the durability of ZnO coatings is expressed. In addition to functional properties, the cytotoxicity of ZnO coatings is also discussed. Future directions in the use of ZnO for textile functionalization are identified as well.

show abstract

Section: Photocatalytic Self-cleaning Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Photocatalytic Self-cleaning Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Zinc Oxide for Functional Textile Coatings: Recent Advances

2019

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…These peaks correspond to the structure of ZnO according to the values of the Joint Committee on Powder Diffraction Standard (JCPDS) No. 36–1451 15,23,25 . Characteristic peaks at 2 θ = 30.1°, 43.1° and 53.5° are observed in the PU@ZnO@Fe 3 O 4 @SA sponge sample.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The hydrophobicity was first derived from the microstructure, which was grown on the initial surface and was similar to that observed on the natural surface of Ramee leaves or Chinese watermelon. For this first approach towards engineering a suitable surface roughness, a zinc oxide (ZnO) coating layer was selected due to its superior abilities, which include easily controlled of structure growth, low cost and environmental non-toxicity 15,23 . After a facile ZnO coating step performed with a commercial microwave, the wettability of the PU sponge was transformed from a hydrophilic state to a hydrophobic state.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Novel fabrication of a robust superhydrophobic PU@ZnO@Fe3O4@SA sponge and its application in oil-water separations

Tran

Lee

2017

Sci Rep

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

We report a novel superhydrophobic material based on commercially available polyurethane (PU) sponge with high porosity, low density and good elasticity. The fabrication of a superhydrophobic sponge capable of efficiently separating oil from water was achieved by imitating or mimicking nature’s designs. The original PU sponge was coated with zinc oxide (ZnO), stearic acid (SA) and iron oxide particles (Fe3O4) via a facile and environmentally friendly method. After each treatment, the properties of the modified sponge were characterized, and the changes in wettability were examined. Water contact angle (WCA) measurements confirmed the excellent superhydrophobicity of the material withhigh static WCA of 161° andlow dynamic WCA (sliding WCA of 7° and shedding WCA of 8°). The fabricated sponge showed high efficiency in separation (over 99%) of different oils from water. Additionally, the fabricated PU@ZnO@Fe3O4@SA sponge could be magnetically guided to quickly absorb oil floating on the water surface. Moreover, the fabricated sponge showed excellent stability and reusability in terms of superhydrophobicity and oil absorption capacity. The durable, magnetic and superhydrophobic properties of the fabricated sponge render it applicable to the cleanup of marine oil spills and other oil-water separation issues, with eco-friendly recovery of the oil by simple squeezing process.

show abstract

Polymer Brushes Tethered ZnO Crystal on Cotton Fiber and the Application on Durable and Washable UV Protective Clothing

Wang

Chen

Cowling

et al. 2019

Adv Materials Inter

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

To improve the durability and washability of ultraviolet (UV) protective fabrics, grafted polymer brushes are introduced as platforms for in-situ growth of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructure on modified cotton fibres, using the electroless deposition approach. Hollow cotton fibre acts as a micro-reactor for ZnO deposited on both inner and outer surfaces. More importantly, adjusting the reaction in a micro-environment enable effective control of the morphology of ZnO crystals and the functionalized fabric shows durable UV blocking properties. Unlike other finishing processes, the functional ZnO nanocrystals are grown not only on the surface of the fibres but also inside of the hollow cotton fibres but with different morphology. This unique property of the post-modification allows the functional fabrics to show good antifriction capability, washability, and durability. The combination of the zinc oxide and the textiles brings out new features for plain cloth, and the final product can be applied to outdoor clothing, protective suits, tents, and curtains, etc.

show abstract

Development of multifunctional self-cleaning and UV blocking cotton fabric with modification of photoactive ZnO coating via microwave method

Cited by 93 publications

References 26 publications

Zinc Oxide for Functional Textile Coatings: Recent Advances

Zinc Oxide for Functional Textile Coatings: Recent Advances

Novel fabrication of a robust superhydrophobic PU@ZnO@Fe3O4@SA sponge and its application in oil-water separations

Polymer Brushes Tethered ZnO Crystal on Cotton Fiber and the Application on Durable and Washable UV Protective Clothing

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About