Deodorizing for fiber and fabric: Adsorption, catalysis, source control and masking

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Textile Engineering
• Environmental Science

Background:

• Textiles with deodorizing capabilities offer dual benefits: maintaining clothing freshness and improving indoor air quality.
• The application of these functional textiles extends to building materials and furniture, highlighting their broad environmental impact.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and discuss recent advancements in smart textiles with deodorizing properties.
• To elucidate key deodorizing methods, their mechanisms, fabrication, and efficiency.
• To identify current limitations and propose future research directions.

Main Methods:

• Enhanced adsorption techniques for odor molecule capture.
• Catalytic decomposition for breaking down odor compounds.
• Source control strategies to prevent odor formation.
• Masking methods to cover unpleasant smells.

Main Results:

• Discussion of theoretical concepts, mechanisms, and fabrication methods for deodorizing textiles.
• Evaluation of the deodorizing efficiency of various approaches.
• Identification of limitations in current deodorizing textile technologies.

Conclusions:

• The review provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art deodorizing textile methods.
• Recommendations are made for future research focusing on performance, engineering, fiber types, and mechanical properties.
• This work serves as a valuable resource for developing novel functional textile products.