Multifunctionlization of Viscose Fabric through Loading with Organic and Inorganic Nanostructural Materials

El-Gabry, Lamiaa; Shaarawy, Sahar; Abou El-Kheir, Amira; Elgory, Zeinab; Hebeish, A.

doi:10.21608/ejchem.2018.2809.1240

Multifunctionlization of Viscose Fabric through Loading with Organic and Inorganic Nanostructural Materials

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Proteinic and Man made Fibres Department, National Research Centre (Scopus affiliation ID 60014618), 33ElBehouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

² Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulosic Fibers Department, National Research Centre (Scopus affiliation ID 60014618), 33ElBehouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

³ Clothing and Knitting Industrial Research Department, Textile Research Division, National Research Centre (Scopus affiliation ID 60014618), 33ElBehouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

10.21608/ejchem.2018.2809.1240

Abstract

VISCOSE fabrics were treated with environmentally nano-particles namely; nano-clay, nano-chitosan and nano-cellulose. Each of three nanoparticles was introduced in a solution containing reactive cyclodextrin (RCD) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) and the treatment was performed using the pad dry-cure technique. Topographical investigation of the said nano-particles was conducted using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The change of morphological structure of the treated fabrics relative to the native one was examined using high resolution field emission scanning electron microscope. FTIR and nitrogen content of the treated fabrics compared to the untreated ones were assessed. The changes in some physico-mechanical characteristics of the treated viscose fabrics were monitored; namely abrasion, thickness, air permeability and moisture sorption test. The colour strength and washing fastness to dyed fabrics with both direct and reactive dyestuffs were evaluated. The effect of treatment of viscose on its resistance towards various microorganisms was appraised. Radar chart of the treated as well as untreated fabrics was calculated.

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