Effects of TiO2 on the hydrophilicity of сotton/polyester (50/50) blend fabric under UV irradiation
- Authors: El-Naggar A.A.1, El Sayed S.S.1, Ibrahim S.M.1
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Affiliations:
- Department of Radiation Chemistry
- Issue: Vol 90, No 2 (2017)
- Pages: 277-283
- Section: Various Technological Processes
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/1070-4272/article/view/214732
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S1070427217020185
- ID: 214732
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Abstract
Alkaline TiO2 nanoparticles treated cotton/polyester (50/50) blend fabric were prepared, and then exposed to UV irradiation. It was found that the addition of a small amount of TiO2 nanoparticles to the coating solution improves the hydrophilicity and mechanical strength of the fabrics. The treated fabrics exhibited high water absorption as well as better hydrophilicity compared to the untreated sample. Compared to the surface of untreated blend fabric, scanning electron microscopy showed that the surface of the modified blend fabric becomes rough and covered by a layer of other materials. Furthermore, X-ray diffraction demonstrated the formation of crystalline material. In addition, thermograms showed that the modification process improved the thermostability of blend fabric.
About the authors
Amal A. El-Naggar
Department of Radiation Chemistry
Author for correspondence.
Email: amalelnaggar@yahoo.com
Egypt, Atomic Energy Authority P. N.13759, Cairo
Sahar S. El Sayed
Department of Radiation Chemistry
Email: amalelnaggar@yahoo.com
Egypt, Atomic Energy Authority P. N.13759, Cairo
Sayeda M. Ibrahim
Department of Radiation Chemistry
Email: amalelnaggar@yahoo.com
Egypt, Atomic Energy Authority P. N.13759, Cairo
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