Micro/Nano Capsulation: Textile Functional Features and Application

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Benha University, Faculty of Applied Arts, Textile Printing, Dyeing and Finishing Department, Benha, Egypt

2 National Research Centre (NRC), Textile Research and Technology Institute (TRTI), Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulose based Textiles Department (PFCTD), El-Behouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

Abstract

The given text selection provides information on eco-friendly textile processing techniques, particularly focusing on microencapsulation. Microencapsulation involves creating tiny "packaging" structures known as microparticles or microcapsules that contain bioactive compounds or polymers. It is used to provide textiles with properties like thermoregulation, antimicrobial activity, fragrance, and mosquito repellency. Encapsulation has several purposes, including decreasing reactivity, preventing substance evaporation or loss, facilitating handling and storage, enabling regulated release, and masking taste, smell, and activity of enclosed components. The size of microcapsules can range from millimeters to nanometers. Various release mechanisms for microcapsules are external pressure, internal pressure, abrasion of walls, burning, radiation, temperature changes, chemical reactions, and enzymatic degradation. Microencapsulation of essential oils has shown potential in wound healing applications. Moreover, antimicrobial textiles are created by encapsulating non-toxic antimicrobial compounds to control the growth of bacteria on textiles. Mosquito-repellent textiles can also be developed using micro/nanocapsules containing repellent substances like essential oils.

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Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 18 February 2024

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  • Receive Date: 29 December 2023
  • Revise Date: 06 February 2024
  • Accept Date: 18 February 2024

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