In-Situ Fabrication of Polyurethane Acrylate/Zinc Oxide NPs Frameworks as dual-function Water-borne Binders for Blend Fabrics Printing

El Shall, Fatma; Al-Shemy, Mona

doi:10.21608/ejchem.2023.212517.8003

In-Situ Fabrication of Polyurethane Acrylate/Zinc Oxide NPs Frameworks as dual-function Water-borne Binders for Blend Fabrics Printing

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Fatma El Shall ¹
Mona Al-Shemy ²

¹ National Research Centre, Dyeing, Printing and Textile Auxiliary Department, 33El-Bohouth St. (Former El-Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt.

² National Research Centre, Cellulose and Paper Department, 33El-Bohouth St. (Former El-Tahrir St.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt.

10.21608/ejchem.2023.212517.8003

Abstract

In this work, compounds that may be utilized as multifunctional binding materials were developed with the goal of enhancing both the functional and color qualities of the printed apparel without requiring the application of extra pre-treatments or finishing techniques. Accordingly, two water-borne polyurethane acrylates (PUA), with an aliphatic and an aromatic isocyanate base, were utilized for the in-situ synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles via a facile and green route. Next, the fabricated PUA/ZnO nanocomposite frameworks were employed as dual-function binders in the pigment printing of blend fabrics (cotton/polyester and wool/polyester). By using UV-visible, FTIR and TEM tools, it was possible to verify that the produced nanocomposites had successfully formed polymer/metal oxide NP frameworks. The fabricated PUA/ZnO nanocomposite suspensions and printed blend fabrics demonstrated considerable antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Additionally, the color strength and fastness properties of printed blend fabrics using the prepared binders were improved, particularly for cotton/polyester blends. Also, a significant enhancement in ultraviolet protection activity within nanocomposite-printed textiles was observed.

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