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Science and Technology of Fabric Coatings

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2022) | Viewed by 13589

Special Issue Editors

Prof. John I B Wilson

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1 Power Textiles Limited, Upland House, Ettrick Road, Selkirk TD7 5AJ, UK
2 School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK
Interests: photovoltaics; thin-film materials; plasma processing
Dr. Robert R Mather

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1 Power Textiles Limited, Upland House, Ettrick Road, Selkirk TD7 5AJ, UK
2 School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK
Interests: photovoltaic textiles; plasma treatments of textiles; polypropylene fibre processing

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The textile industry has a long traditional history founded on clothing and housing humankind through natural materials, but it now extends to highly technical applications of specialist materials using both traditional textile fabrication methods and more novel approaches. Fibers and fully fashioned fabrics are often given enhanced performance by coatings of additional materials. These can augment existing properties, such as water repellency, or provide additional functionality, such as electrical conductivity, or even endow a fabric with chemical or electronic activity.

The scope of this Special Issue will encompass papers that include the following aspects of coatings on textiles, but also any other novel use of coatings, including aesthetic/design enhancements:

  • Provision of physical and mechanical enhancements (e.g., hydrophobicity, shape memory);
  • Chemical functionality (e.g., for controlled release of molecules, sensors);
  • Electrical and electronic activity;
  • Environmental responsivity.

Coating techniques may include any liquid, gaseous or plasma methods, either employed at the fiber stage or after fabrication of the textile. Performance assessment may include simulations, laboratory testing, and field testing, as well as referring to industry standards. 

Prof. John I B Wilson
Dr. Robert R Mather
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • Fabric coatings
  • Smart textiles
  • Protective coatings
  • Environmental aspects

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Hybrid Activity of P–Si–N Moieties for Improved Fire Retardancy of Cotton Fabric Coated Using Sol-Gel Process
by Zeeshan Ur Rehman, Hamid Hassan, Laila Khan, Lee Hwain, Yun Chiho and Bon Heun Koo
Coatings 2024, 14(10), 1283; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings14101283 - 8 Oct 2024
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A sol-gel matrix was generated from S– and P-based acids to prepare a fire-retardant solution system for coating natural cotton fibers. The physical properties, surface morphology, and elemental composition of the coated samples were assessed using optical scanning electron microscopy. The thermal behavior [...] Read more.
A sol-gel matrix was generated from S– and P-based acids to prepare a fire-retardant solution system for coating natural cotton fibers. The physical properties, surface morphology, and elemental composition of the coated samples were assessed using optical scanning electron microscopy. The thermal behavior of the coated samples was documented using TGA and VFT tests, which confirmed higher thermal stability of the phosphate-based coatings. High char residue formation (~44.5%) and self-extinguishing properties were observed for the phosphate-based coating under non-curing conditions. The superior properties of phosphate-based coatings P5-4h could be ascribed to the collaborative effect of P–Si–N—i.e., the combined activity during the combustion process and pyrolysis of the coated sample. Full article
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Plasma Enhanced Fluorine-Free Superhydrophobic Polyester (PET) Fabric with Ultra-Robust Antibacterial and Antibacterial Adhesion Properties
by Yuling Lai, Ying Guo, Liyun Xu, Xijiang Chang, Xingqun Zhang, Guangbiao Xu and Jianjun Shi
Coatings 2021, 11(1), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings11010015 - 25 Dec 2020
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Superhydrophobic antibacterial fabric possesses properties of antibacterial and antibacterial adhesion and shows huge demand in the field of medical textiles. However, current technologies are unable to fully address this. Hence, a simple method is highly desirable. Herein, the pristine polyester (PET) fabric is [...] Read more.
Superhydrophobic antibacterial fabric possesses properties of antibacterial and antibacterial adhesion and shows huge demand in the field of medical textiles. However, current technologies are unable to fully address this. Hence, a simple method is highly desirable. Herein, the pristine polyester (PET) fabric is immersed into the solution containing ZnO nanoparticle and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and the fiber surfaces are uniformly covered by a ZnO-PDMS layer after being treated by low pressure Ar plasma. The weight gain rate of the treated fabric is 3.5%, which is basically unchanged, and the air permeability, moisture permeability, and tensile properties of the fabric are basically not affected. It is found that the water contact angle (WCA) of the fabric is over 162.7°and sliding angle (SA) is less than 10°. The stable binding of PDMS and PET fibers induces a robust superhydrophobicity; even after 300 washing cycles and 600 friction cycles, it still remains superhydrophobic. The antibacterial rates of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus before washing were 99.89% and 99.85%, respectively, and after 100 cycles of washing, the antibacterial rates decreased to 99.36% and 99.17%, respectively. Therefore, it shows a good development prospect in the application of protecting clothing or textiles that require good antibacterial properties (such as bed sheets, duvet covers, etc.). Full article
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The Effect of Hydroxyl on the Superhydrophobicity of Dodecyl Methacrylate (LMA) Coated Fabrics through Simple Dipping-Plasma Crosslinked Method
by Liyun Xu, Yu Zhang, Ying Guo, Ruiyun Zhang, Jianjun Shi, Yue Shen and Jianyong Yu
Coatings 2020, 10(12), 1263; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings10121263 - 21 Dec 2020
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In order to obtain stable superhydrophobicity, suitable hydrophobic treatment agents should be selected according to different material properties. In this paper, cotton and poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fabrics were respectively coated with dodecyl methacrylate (LMA) via argon combined capacitively coupled plasma (CCP), and the [...] Read more.
In order to obtain stable superhydrophobicity, suitable hydrophobic treatment agents should be selected according to different material properties. In this paper, cotton and poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fabrics were respectively coated with dodecyl methacrylate (LMA) via argon combined capacitively coupled plasma (CCP), and the surface hydrophobicity and durability of the treated cotton and polyester fabrics are also discussed. An interesting phenomenon happened, whereby the LMA-coated cotton fabric (Cotton-g-LMA) had better water repelling and mechanical durability properties than LMA-coated PET fabric (PET-g-LMA), and LMA-coated hydroxyl-grafted PET fabrics (PET fabrics were successively coated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and LMA, PET-g-PEG & LMA) had a similar performance to cotton fabrics. The water contact angles of Cotton-g-LMA, PET-g-LMA and PET-g-PEG & LMA were 156°, 153° and 155°, respectively, and after 45 washing cycles or 1000 rubbing cycles, the corresponding water contact angles decreased to 145°, 88°, 134° and 146°, 127° and 143°, respectively. Additionally, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polyamides-6 (PA6) fabrics all exhibited the same properties as the PET fabric. Therefore, the grafting of hydroxyl can improve the hydrophobic effect of LMA coating and the binding property between LMA and fabrics effectively, without changing the wearing comfort. Full article
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Durable Flame-Resistant and Ultra-Hydrophobic Aramid Fabrics via Plasma-Induced Graft Polymerization
by Eshraga A. A. Siddig, Yu Zhang, Baojing Yang, Tianshu Wang, Jianjun Shi, Ying Guo, Yu Xu and Jing Zhang
Coatings 2020, 10(12), 1257; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings10121257 - 18 Dec 2020
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A durable flame-resistant and ultra-hydrophobic phosphorus–fluoride coating on aramid fabrics was achieved by plasma-induced graft polymerization. The aramid fabrics were activated and roughed through the low-pressure plasma firstly, which involves the sequential coating of a mixture of phosphorus–fluoride emulsion copolymer. When potentially exposed [...] Read more.
A durable flame-resistant and ultra-hydrophobic phosphorus–fluoride coating on aramid fabrics was achieved by plasma-induced graft polymerization. The aramid fabrics were activated and roughed through the low-pressure plasma firstly, which involves the sequential coating of a mixture of phosphorus–fluoride emulsion copolymer. When potentially exposed to flame or water, such a surface produces a dual effect in which it is intumescent and waterproof, successfully giving the coated fabrics flame-resistant ultra-hydrophobic bifunctional properties. Thus, adhesive coatings provide a convenient way to resolve the issue of washing durability of the coatings. The as-prepared fabrics last for 10 repeatable washing cycles without losing their flame resistance and superhydrophobicity, suggesting future applications as advanced multifunctional textiles. Compared to an untreated coating, its char length was less than 1 cm with no measurable after-flame or after-glow times, and its static water contact angle remained stable above 170°. Meanwhile, the control sample was unable to extinguish the fire with a damage length of 10.6 cm and a water contact angle of 100°. All the results indicate that plasma-reactive polar groups interact between phosphorus and fluorine elements, leading to an increased relative atom ratio P and F through Energy-Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) spectra and XPS analysis, which inhibits the flammability and wettability. Full article
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Colorants Produced by Penicillium murcianum Are a Natural Moldicide against Trichoderma and Other Penicillium Species
by Patricia Vega Gutierrez, Vicente A. Hernández, Nicole Sagredo and Seri C. Robinson
Coatings 2022, 12(6), 821; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12060821 - 11 Jun 2022
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Mold growth is a continuing issue when it comes to human health, as well as a growing concern in localized wood decay, as numerous ‘traditional’ molds have been found to have soft rotting capabilities. Mold inhibitors on the market are often synthetic; however, [...] Read more.
Mold growth is a continuing issue when it comes to human health, as well as a growing concern in localized wood decay, as numerous ‘traditional’ molds have been found to have soft rotting capabilities. Mold inhibitors on the market are often synthetic; however, the fungal kingdom has a wide range of more ‘natural’ options. Pigments produced by many fungi have been found to be toxic to other fungi, especially soft rotting fungi. This study looked at the pigments produced by Talaromyces australis (red) and Penicillium murcianum (yellow) and their effect upon the growth and pigment production of two species of Trichoderma and two species of Penicillium. Penicillium murcianum pigment inhibited growth and pigment production of all tested species at 3 mg/mL and higher. Results from this study indicate that P. murcianum colorants have the potential to inhibit growth and pigment production against other select ‘mold’ fungi. This holds potential not only for the wood preservation industry, but for the greater natural dye industry, especially in the area of antimicrobial textiles. Full article
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