Self-cleaning and handle properties of TiO sub(2)-modified textiles

Self-cleaning surfaces based on photocatalysis are an extremely promising nano-technological field of extensive research and development. Recently comprehensive research work has been performed to evaluate the optical, photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties of TiO sub(2) nano-particles and comp...

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Published inFibers and polymers Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. 551 - 556
Main Authors Veronovski, Nika, Rudolf, Andreja, Smole, Majda Sfiligoj, Kreze, Tatjana, Gersak, Jelka
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.08.2009
Subjects
Fabrics
Handles
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
Photocatalysis
Textiles
Titanium dioxide
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Summary:Self-cleaning surfaces based on photocatalysis are an extremely promising nano-technological field of extensive research and development. Recently comprehensive research work has been performed to evaluate the optical, photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties of TiO sub(2) nano-particles and composites thereof. The aim of this study was to obtain self-cleaning properties for regenerate cellulose surfaces by nano-modification, using TiO sub(2) nano-coating and to define the impact of the modification on fabrics end-use properties. Two different modified fabrics with self-cleaning effect were prepared and analysed, i.e. the modification efficiency was determined. In addition, the influence of fibre modification on several textile properties was determined. However, a soft handle, good appearance and some other surface properties accompanied by appropriate mechanical properties represent the basis for a high quality fabric therefore the influence of the modification procedure on textiles handle was studied.
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ISSN:1229-9197
1875-0052
DOI:10.1007/s12221-009-0551-5