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  • 1Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; CQE, Centro de Química Estrutural, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal.

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Researchers developed a green silica (SiO2) carrier system for textiles, creating functional high-tech fabrics. This eco-friendly method enhances textile properties for various applications.

Keywords:
Green processSmart textileSol-gelVector/carrier

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Textile Engineering
  • Green Chemistry

Background:

  • Traditional textile functionalization often involves harsh chemicals and processes.
  • There is a growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly textile treatments.
  • Developing versatile carriers for advanced textile applications is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a green, versatile silica (SiO2) based vector/carrier system for textile functionalization.
  • To develop a tailor-made, multifunctional, high-tech textile using eco-friendly methods.
  • To investigate the binding efficiency of different silica particles on various textile matrices.

Main Methods:

  • A green, ammonia-free, scalable sol-gel process was used to produce silica-based colloidal particles (SiO2, amine-SiO2, diamine-SiO2, epoxy-SiO2).
  • Cotton and polyester textile matrices were functionalized via impregnation with Greensilica® particles, with and without a curing step.
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) were used to confirm and quantify impregnation efficiency.

Main Results:

  • Diamine-SiO2 particles showed the highest bonding efficiency in cured cotton and polyester textiles.
  • For non-cured textiles, diamine-SiO2 and amine-SiO2 achieved the best adherence to cotton and polyester, respectively.
  • Washing tests were conducted to assess the durability and suitability for both single-use and repeated-use applications.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Greensilica® system offers a versatile and eco-friendly approach for creating functional textiles.
  • The choice of silica particle and curing method significantly impacts binding efficiency on different textile types.
  • This technology enables the creation of tailor-made, high-tech textiles for diverse applications.