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This study introduces an eco-friendly method for dyeing silk using dopamine (DA) and iron ions. The process rapidly deposits polydopamine (PDA) onto silk, enhancing its properties and offering a sustainable alternative for textile finishing.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Textile Chemistry
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Growing environmental concerns necessitate sustainable solutions in textile dyeing and finishing.
  • Marine mussel bioadhesion inspired the use of dopamine as an eco-friendly dyestuff.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and optimize an environmentally friendly dyeing method for silk using dopamine polymerization.
  • To investigate the properties of silk fabric dyed with polydopamine.

Main Methods:

  • Silk fabric was dyed using dopamine (DA) with rapid oxidation polymerization facilitated by Fe3+ ions and sodium perborate oxidant (Ox).
  • Optimized conditions included specific concentrations of DA, Fe3+, and Ox, reaction time, and temperature.
  • Characterization involved K/S value measurement, color fastness testing, SEM, AFM, XPS, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and tensile strength tests.

Main Results:

  • Polydopamine (PDA) was successfully deposited on silk, achieving a K/S value of 11.46 and light fastness Level 4.
  • The treatment enhanced fabric roughness, UV protection (UPF >30), hydrophobicity (water contact angle 142.6°), and weft breaking strength.
  • XPS confirmed PDA deposition, while SEM and AFM revealed particle adhesion and increased surface roughness.

Conclusions:

  • The developed dopamine-based dyeing method is effective and environmentally friendly for silk.
  • This technique offers significant improvements in fabric properties and has potential for broader application in textile finishing.