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Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibrous Polymers

A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2021) | Viewed by 14436

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Marija Gorjanc

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Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Interests: bio-based polymers; material science; plasma modification of fibrous polymers; chemical modification of textiles and fibrous polymers; textile finishing; nanotechnology in textiles (synthesis of Ag and ZnO by chemical and “green” methods); use of natural phytochemicals in textiles; dyeing with natural dyes; extraction of dyes and pigments from waste plant material
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Prof. Dr. Sanja Ercegović Ražić

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Department of Materials, Fibers and Textile Testing, Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: application of ecological acceptable technology low-pressure and atmospheric plasmas; application of plasma to modify the surfaces and properties of textile materials and natural leather; layering processes in plasma and deposition process with argon in plasma; ecological procedures for processing textile materials using natural extracts and plasma; extrusion of man-made fibers using a chemical process from a melt and 3D printing technology; modification of the properties of fibers and textile materials; testing and quality control of textile materials and products
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The importance of textiles and fibrous polymers with enhanced positive attributes or designed new properties in daily and professional life is unimaginable. Their properties can be changed through chemical modifications, either conventional wet finishing or unconventional, such as plasma, nanotechnology, microencapsulation, sol-gel, etc.

The aim of this Special Issue is to collect and disseminate the latest studies, different methods, and recent developments in chemical modifications of textiles and fibrous polymers. Researchers working in the field are invited to contribute original research papers or reviews to this Special Issue of Molecules.

Dr. Marija Gorjanc
Dr. Sanja Ercegović Ražić
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • Surface modifications
  • Green textile/polymer chemistry
  • Plasma technology
  • Sol–gel
  • Microencapsulation
  • Nanotechnology for textiles
  • Functional textiles, composites, and polymers
  • Protective textiles, composites, and polymers
  • Biodegradability of functionalized textiles

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Synthesis and Spectrophotometric Analysis of Microcapsules Containing Immortelle Essential Oil
by Iva Brlek, Anja Ludaš and Ana Sutlović
Molecules 2021, 26(8), 2390; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26082390 - 20 Apr 2021
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In this study, microcapsules were prepared by solvent evaporation technique using ethyl cellulose component as wall and essential oil as core material. The synthesis of microcapsules was carried out using different oil masses. The analysis of the microcapsules was carried out using field [...] Read more.
In this study, microcapsules were prepared by solvent evaporation technique using ethyl cellulose component as wall and essential oil as core material. The synthesis of microcapsules was carried out using different oil masses. The analysis of the microcapsules was carried out using field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and UV spectrophotometric analysis using absorption spectrophotometer. The obtained results confirm the regular spherical shape and size of the synthesized microcapsules. The qualitative and quantitative spectrophotometric analysis of the microencapsulated immortelle oil was measured at the wavelength of 265 nm. The calibration diagram was used to calculate the unknown concentrations of the microencapsulated oil. The obtained results confirm the application of the presented method as relevant for the possible determination of microencapsulated oil on textile materials. Full article
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A Review of Multiple Scale Fibrous and Composite Systems for Heating Applications
by Inês Pimentel Moreira, Usha Kiran Sanivada, João Bessa, Fernando Cunha and Raul Fangueiro
Molecules 2021, 26(12), 3686; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26123686 - 16 Jun 2021
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Different types of heating systems have been developed lately, representing a growing interest in both the academic and industrial sectors. Based on the Joule effect, fibrous structures can produce heat once an electrical current is passed, whereby different approaches have been followed. For [...] Read more.
Different types of heating systems have been developed lately, representing a growing interest in both the academic and industrial sectors. Based on the Joule effect, fibrous structures can produce heat once an electrical current is passed, whereby different approaches have been followed. For that purpose, materials with electrical and thermal conductivity have been explored, such as carbon-based nanomaterials, metallic nanostructures, intrinsically conducting polymers, fibers or hybrids. We review the usage of these emerging nanomaterials at the nanoscale and processed up to the macroscale to create heaters. In addition to fibrous systems, the creation of composite systems for electrical and thermal conductivity enhancement has also been highly studied. Different techniques can be used to create thin film heaters or heating textiles, as opposed to the conventional textile technologies. The combination of nanoscale and microscale materials gives the best heating performances, and some applications have already been proven, even though some effort is still needed to reach the industry level. Full article
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Recent Advances on Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Cotton Fabrics Containing Nanostructures
by Albert Granados, Roser Pleixats and Adelina Vallribera
Molecules 2021, 26(10), 3008; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26103008 - 18 May 2021
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Hydrophilic cotton textiles, used in hospitals and sportswear, are prone to the growth of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi) resulting in hygiene and health risks. Thus, healthcare concerns have motivated the interest for the development of multifunctional antimicrobial cotton fabrics. Moreover, cotton textiles are also [...] Read more.
Hydrophilic cotton textiles, used in hospitals and sportswear, are prone to the growth of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi) resulting in hygiene and health risks. Thus, healthcare concerns have motivated the interest for the development of multifunctional antimicrobial cotton fabrics. Moreover, cotton textiles are also used in medical applications such as wound dressings. Their functionalization with anti-inflammatory agents is desirable in order to accelerate cicatrisation in the treatment of chronic wounds. This review summarizes recent advances (from January 2016 to January 2021) on the modification and coating of cotton fabrics with nanostructures (mainly metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, functionalized silica nanoparticles) to provide them antimicrobial (antibacterial and antifungal) and anti-inflammatory properties. Full article
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