Functionalization of a cotton fabric surface with titania nanosols: Applications for self-cleaning and UV-protection properties

Noureddine Abidi; Luis Cabrales; Eric Hequet

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Functionalization of a cotton fabric surface with titania nanosols: Applications for self-cleaning and UV-protection properties

Noureddine Abidi, Luis Cabrales, Eric Hequet

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In this study, cotton fabric was successfully modified by titania nanosols prepared by means of the sol-gel process with tetrabutyl orthotitanate [Ti(OC ₄H ₉) ₄] as the active ingredient. The cotton fabric was padded with the nanosol solution, dried at 60 °C, and cured at 150 °C. Scanning electron microscopy showed the presence of a titania film on the fiber surface. The photocatalytic properties of titania-nanosol-treated cotton fabric were investigated. The results showed that stains of coffee and red wine were successfully decomposed by exposure of the stained fabric to UV radiation. Furthermore, titania-nanosol treatment imparted to the cotton fabric a very good protection against UV radiation. The durability of the treatment was investigated by performing repeated home laundering, and the results showed no effect of laundering on the UV-protection efficiency.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2141-2146
Number of pages	6
Journal	ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Volume	1
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/am900315t
State	Published - Oct 28 2009

Keywords

UV radiation
coatings
cotton fibers
functionalization
modification
sol-gel
titania nanosol

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