Enhancement of the Functional Performance of Cotton and Polyester Fabrics upon Treatment with Polymeric Materials Having Different Functional Groups in the Presence of Different Metal Nanoparticles

• DOI: 10.3390/polym15143047
• Publication Date: 2023-07-14T12:40:06Z
• Authors: Eman Abd El-Aziz; Menna Zayed; Amina L. Mohamed; Ahmed G. Hassabo
• Keywords: Carboxymethyl cellulose; Polyvinyl Alcohol

This work examined the functional properties of three different treated fabrics, cotton, polyester, and cotton/polyester, with polymeric materials (polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), or chitosan) in presence absence two synthesized metal nanoparticles to impart enhance fabric properties. Both (silver nanoparticle (AgNPs) Zinc oxide (ZnONPs)) were using Psidium guajava Leaves characterized techniques. The fabrics dyed Reactive Dye (Syozol red k-3BS) evaluated for their color strength, fastness properties, ultraviolet protection, antimicrobial activity, mechanical Results showed that treatment polyvinyl chitosan enhances functionality all improved UV Additionally, slightly increased due creation a thin film on surface. All good protection K/S textiles including polymers was marginally greater than without polymers. UPF values demonstrate investigated both fabrics’ ability block radiation shield people’s skin from its damaging effects. had are higher those untreated textiles. Further research demonstrates ZnONP-treated exhibited AgNP-treated when polymer component present. Antibacterial examination demonstrated robust microbial resistance. resistance is diminished by washing, but still prevents bacterial growth more effectively