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Nanomaterials for Functional Textiles and Fibers
Pedro J Rivero1, Aitor Urrutia2, Javier Goicoechea2
1Institute for Advanced Materials (InaMat), Materials Engineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical, Energy and Materials Engineering, Public University of Navarre, Campus Arrosadía S/N, 31006, Pamplona, Spain. pedrojose.rivero@unavarra.es.
Nanoscale Research Letters
|December 31, 2015
Summary
Nanoparticles enhance textiles by adding new functions like antimicrobial and UV resistance. This review covers methods for incorporating nanoparticles into synthetic fibers and ultrathin fibers for advanced applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Textile Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Nanoparticles exhibit unique surface properties distinct from bulk materials, enabling novel functionalities in everyday products.
- The cost-effectiveness of nanoparticles makes them suitable for industrial-scale applications in textile functionalization.
- Silver, titania, and zinc oxide nanoparticles have been utilized to improve fiber and fabric properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review methods for incorporating nanoparticles into synthetic textile fibers.
- To explore solutions for traditional textile issues like microbial growth, flammability, and UV degradation.
- To analyze nanoparticle incorporation into ultrathin fibers fabricated via electrospinning.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on nanoparticle incorporation techniques in synthetic fibers.
- Analysis of electrospinning as a method for creating ultrathin fiber mats with nanoparticles.
- Examination of nanoparticle-treated fibers for enhanced properties.
Main Results:
- Nanoparticle incorporation effectively addresses textile challenges such as microorganism growth, flammability, and UV sensitivity.
- Synthetic fibers functionalized with nanoparticles demonstrate significantly improved macroscopic properties.
- Electrospinning enables precise control over ultrathin fiber structures for specialized applications.
Conclusions:
- Nanoparticle functionalization offers a viable strategy to enhance synthetic textiles and address performance limitations.
- Electrospinning of nanoparticle-loaded fibers presents a promising avenue for advanced materials in areas like wound healing and membranes.
