Emerging and Promising Multifunctional Nanomaterial for Textile Application Based on Graphitic Carbon Nitride Heterostructure Nanocomposites

Abstract

Nanocomposites constructed with heterostructures of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), silver (Ag), and titanium dioxide (TiO2) have emerged as promising nanomaterials for various environmental, energy, and clinical applications. In the field of textiles, Ag and TiO2 are already recognized as essential nanomaterials for the chemical surface and bulk modification of various textile materials, but the application of composites with g-C3N4 as a green and visible-light-active photocatalyst has not yet been fully established. This review provides an overview of the construction of Ag/g-C3N4, TiO2/g-C3N4, and Ag/TiO2/g-C3N4 heterostructures; the mechanisms of their photocatalytic activity; and the application of photocatalytic textile platforms in the photochemical activation of organic synthesis, energy generation, and the removal of various organic pollutants from water. Future prospects for the functionalization of textiles using g-C3N4-containing heterostructures with Ag and TiO2 are highlighted.

Poly(Allylamine Hydrochloride) and ZnO Nanohybrid Coating for the Development of Hydrophobic, Antibacterial, and Biocompatible Textiles

“…The development of antibacterial textiles is especially applicable in healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and other environments susceptible to microbial infections or contaminations [5]. Metallic nanoparticles (NPs), including silver [12], copper [13], gold [14], graphitic carbon nitride [15], cerium oxide [16], iron oxide [16], titanium oxide [17], and zinc oxide [18] (among others [11]) have been employed for textile functionalization. Zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs, in particular, are extensively studied for their antibacterial potential and skin-friendly properties [19].…”