Production of silica nanoparticles bound fabrics and evaluation of its antibacterial/ultraviolet protection properties

Abstract

Manufacture of microbe-resistant clothing is the need of the hour especially in microbe sensitive environments such as hospitals. Silica nanoparticles (SiO 2) were prepared from xerogels synthesised from cotton pods. In the present work, a novel fabric was prepared using SiO 2 , non-woven cotton fabrics and polyethylene glycol (PEG). Different types of fabrics were prepared by incorporating different concentrations of the SiO 2. Among the fabrics, 3% exhibited significant antimicrobial activity. The smooth surface morphologies of the fabric were proved by scanning electron microscopy. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy spectrum of fabric represented the characteristic bands of all the components, i.e. SiO 2 , PEG and cotton fibre. A potential fabric, which possesses microbe-resistant property, and hence they could be of promising use in medical cloths production.

Recent Advances in Functionalization of Cotton Fabrics with Nanotechnology

“…Rethinam et al [ 65 ] developed antibacterial/ultraviolet cotton fabrics using SiO 2 NPs produced from xerogels at different concentrations (1, 2, and 3% w / v ). Among the different concentrations of SiO 2 NPs used, 3% ( w / v ) exhibited better mechanical properties, breaking strength, elongation at break, and tearing strength, and demonstrated the highest antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli, as well as UV protection.…”

Development of Antibacterial Cotton Textiles by Deposition of Fe2O3 Nanoparticles Using Low-Temperature Plasma Sputtering

“…Microbe-resistant clothing is essential for environments that are sensitive to microbes, such as hospitals, laboratories, and pharmaceutical factories [1]. Cotton is a widely used fabric in the textile industry, as it has many desirable properties, such as durability, absorbency, color retention, softness, breathability, and comfort [2,3].…”