Improvement of Cotton Fabric's Functional Performance by Using Various Polymeric Materials with Different Functional Groups and TiO2 Nanoparticles

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Higher institute of applied arts, the fifth assembly.

2 The Higher Institute of Applied Arts - fifth settlement

3 the higher institute of applied arts -fifth settlement

Abstract

This research aims to study the effect of using chitosan and PVA in printing cotton fabrics with Reactive dyes to enhance their functional properties. The study investigates the impact of incorporating chitosan, a natural biopolymer, and PVA, as a flexible polymer, along with TiO2 nanoparticles, on the printability, color fastness, antimicrobial effects, and UV protection of cotton fabrics. The results demonstrate that the treated fabrics exhibit significant improvements in color fastness, UV protection, and antimicrobial activity, making them highly suitable for various textile applications. This research underscores the potential of using these materials to develop functional and protective cotton fabrics for diverse purposes.

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Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science
Volume 21, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
Special Issue
December 2024
Pages 13-22

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  • Receive Date: 07 June 2024
  • Revise Date: 19 June 2024
  • Accept Date: 08 July 2024

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