Nano-finishing of Natural Fibres

Subhadeep Paul, Saikat Ghosh

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Abstract

Nanotechnology has contributed towards developing of advanced and functional textile materials over the past few decades. A wide variety of nanomaterials (organic to inorganic) has currently been introduced in finishing of natural fibre-based textiles to impart finishes like antimicrobial, UV-resistant, flame-retardant, self-cleaning, superabsorbent, easy-care and many more. Incorporation of nanoparticles on natural fibres without hampering their inherent fibre properties is always a challenge. Application techniques like sol–gel, chemical and physical vapour deposition, nanoencapsulation, plasma treatment is used to apply or synthesise nanoparticles within the natural fibre structures. The use of nanotechnology has made the textile finishing area subject to ample possibilities to achieve multi-functional properties on natural fibre-based textiles. This chapter provides an overview of the types of nanomaterials, advanced application and synthesis methods, nanostructure and fibre property relationship and various challenges and future trends.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanotechnology in Textile Finishing
Subtitle of host publicationAdvancements and Applications
EditorsSatyaranjan Bairagi, Shakeel Ahmed, S. Wazed Ali
Place of PublicationSingapore
PublisherSpringer
Chapter11
Pages313-352
Number of pages40
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9789819726967
ISBN (Print)9789819726950, 9789819726981
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Sept 2024

Publication series

NameMaterials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials ((MHFNN))
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2524-5384
ISSN (Electronic)2524-5392

Keywords

  • Antimicrobial
  • Cellulosic
  • Flame-retardant
  • In situ
  • Jute
  • Metal oxide
  • Multi-functional
  • Nanocoating
  • Nanofinishing
  • Nanoparticles
  • Natural fibres
  • Particle size
  • Self-cleaning
  • UV-resistant
  • Wool

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