화학공학소재연구정보센터
홈 로그인 로그아웃 연락처 사이트맵
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol.98, 217-230, June, 2021
DOI10.1016/j.jiec.2021.03.050  Export Citation
Nano surface modification of poly(ethylene terephthalate) fabrics for enhanced comfort properties for activewear
Rashi Agarwal, Manjeet Jassal†, and Ashwini K. Agrawal†
  • SMITA Research Lab, Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
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Moisture absorption and transport properties of fabrics determine the thermo-physiological comfort of the apparel. The study aims to investigate the application of hydrophilic metal oxide nanostructures on poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fabrics and their influence on the comfort properties of PET. Both, the sol-gel synthesized nano sols and commercially available nanoparticles (NPs) of SiO2 and TiO2 with different concentrations were applied on PET fabric alone or in combination with a hydrophilic resin. The composite of nanoparticles and resin exhibited radical improvement in the moisture management behavior of PET substrate, which is crucial for its industrial viability for activewear. At add-on of < 2 wt%, this nano-finishing agent led to remarkable enhancement in wettability, wickability, and evaporation of moisture. Based on the surface morphology and chemical characteristics of the treated fabrics, a mechanism has been proposed to explain the role of nanoparticles in the enhancement of moisture management properties. It has been shown that in the presence of resin, the nanoparticles form a durable network on the surface of PET fibers and play a synergistic role in moisture and heat management of the finished fabric. Infrared thermography has been used to demonstrate the potential of such combination to attain enhanced comfort properties.
Keywords:Moisture management;Nano sol;Wickability;Breathability;Moisture absorption;Evaporation
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