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Nanocoatings for smart textiles
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posted on 2018-11-01, 00:00 authored by Esfandiar Pakdel, Jian Fang, Lu Sun, Xungai WangThis chapter presents a general overview of recent advances in developing smart
textiles through application of nanostructured materials. It focuses on different
synthesis approaches of nanoparticles, immobilization methods, and coating
techniques reported in the literature. Different techniques of treating fabric surfaces, including sol–gel, cross-linking, plasma, and nanocomposite coating methods, are explored. In addition, the application of different types of nanoparticles
in textile modification processes along with the resultant functionalities such as
self- cleaning, UV protection, thermal regulation, antimicrobial activity, fire retardancy, and conductivity as well as associated mechanisms are discussed.
textiles through application of nanostructured materials. It focuses on different
synthesis approaches of nanoparticles, immobilization methods, and coating
techniques reported in the literature. Different techniques of treating fabric surfaces, including sol–gel, cross-linking, plasma, and nanocomposite coating methods, are explored. In addition, the application of different types of nanoparticles
in textile modification processes along with the resultant functionalities such as
self- cleaning, UV protection, thermal regulation, antimicrobial activity, fire retardancy, and conductivity as well as associated mechanisms are discussed.
