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| Title: | UV protection finishing of textiles using ZnO nanoparticles |
| Authors: | Kathirvelu, S
D’Souza, Louis
Dhurai, Bhaarathi |
| Keywords: | Cotton fabrics
Nanoparticles
Polyester/cotton blends
Sun screen
Ultraviolet protection factor |
| Issue Date: | Sep-2009 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| Abstract: |
The
synthesis and characterization of nanosized zinc oxide particles and their
application on cotton and polyester/cotton fabrics have been studied for the
protection against UV radiation. The nanoparticles are produced in different
conditions of temperature (90° or 150°C)
and reaction medium (water or 1,2-ethanediol). Fourier transform infrared
spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray powder diffractometry
have been used to characterize the nanoparticles composition as well as their
shape, size and crystallinity. The effectiveness of the treatment is assessed
using the standardized tests, such as UV–Vis spectrophotometry and the
calculation of the ultraviolet protection factor both before and after washing
of the treated samples. It is found that the performance of ZnO nanoparticles
as UV-absorbers can be efficiently transferred to fabric materials through the
application of ZnO nanoparticles. The UV tests indicate a significant
improvement in the UV absorbing activity in the ZnO-treated fabrics |
| Page(s): | 267-273 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1025 (Online); 0971-0426 (Print) |
| Source: | IJFTR Vol.34(3) [September 2009]
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