Polysaccharides and Metal Nanoparticles for Functional Textiles: A Review

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Textile Engineering
• Nanotechnology

Background:

• Nanotechnology enables the creation of functional textiles with enhanced properties using metal nanoparticles (MNPs).
• Environmental sustainability drives innovation in the textile industry, emphasizing eco-friendly synthesis methods.
• Polysaccharides serve as crucial reducing, stabilizing, and binding agents in MNP synthesis for textiles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the synthesis of functional textiles using polysaccharides and MNPs.
• To highlight the multifunctional properties imparted by MNPs to textiles.
• To discuss the potential applications of these advanced textile materials.

Main Methods:

• Exploration of research on incorporating MNPs into textiles.
• Utilizing polysaccharides like chitosan, alginate, starch, cyclodextrins, and cellulose.
• Focusing on MNPs such as silver, zinc, copper, and titanium.

Main Results:

• Textiles functionalized with MNPs exhibit properties like UV protection, self-cleaning, electrical conductivity, antimicrobial activity, and flame retardancy.
• Polysaccharide-MNP composites offer sustainable routes to high-performance textiles.
• Functionalized textiles show promise in healthcare, protective gear, and environmental applications.

Conclusions:

• Polysaccharide-mediated synthesis of MNPs is a key strategy for developing sustainable, high-performance functional textiles.
• These advanced textiles offer diverse applications ranging from medical treatments to environmental solutions.
• Further research can unlock the full potential of these materials in various industries.