Cotton fabric surface modification for improved UV radiation protection using sol-gel process

Noureddine Abidi; Eric Hequet; Sowmitri Tarimala; Lenore L. Dai

doi:10.1002/app.24572

Cotton fabric surface modification for improved UV radiation protection using sol-gel process

Noureddine Abidi, Eric Hequet, Sowmitri Tarimala, Lenore L. Dai

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Abstract

In this study, lightweight 100% cotton fabric was successfully modified by the sol-gel process to impart high ultraviolet radiation (UVR) scattering property to the fabric surface. Active ingredients were tetraethyl orthotitanate [Ti(OCH₂CH₃)₄] and tetraethyl orthosilicate [Si(OCH₂CH₃)₄]. The cotton fabric was padded with the nanosol solution, dried at 60°C, and cured at 150°C. Scanning electron microscopy showed continuous and uniform film on the fiber surface. Excellent UVR scattering was obtained with all treated fabrics. Increasing titania content in the nanosol solution leads to increased UVR protection. This is attributed to the increase of the refractive index of the film formed on the fabric surface. Excellent durability of the treatment was obtained, which indicates a good adhesion between the coating and the fabric surface.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	111-117
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume	104
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/app.24572
State	Published - Apr 5 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Coatings
Cotton fibers
Functionalization of polymer
Gel
Modification
Thin film
Ultraviolet radiation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Chemistry(all)
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Polymers and Plastics
Materials Chemistry

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