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Polymer Science
Tarek AbouElmaaty, Shereen A. Abdeldayem, Shaimaa M. Ramadan, Khaled Sayed-Ahmed, Maria Rosaria Plutino
Summary: This study developed a new approach to deposit selenium nanoparticles into polypropylene fabrics under hydrothermal conditions, achieving functionalities such as coloration, antibacterial activity, and UV protection. The treated fabrics showed enhancements in color strength, fastness, UV protection factor, and excellent antibacterial activity. The multifunctional fabrics have potential for industrial applications in curtains, medical fabrics, and automotive interior parts.
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Nattakan Kanjana, Suchanya Ruangjan, Nattaporn Kotsarn, Rattanaporn Ratchathani, Paveena Laokul
Summary: Multifunctional cotton fabric was prepared by coating AgBr-TiO2/OV-POSS nanocomposites using the spray coating method. The presence of AgBr-TiO2 nanoparticles and OV-POSS resulted in increased surface roughness and adhesion, leading to enhanced hydrophobicity and decreased surface energy of the fabric. The coated fabric exhibited excellent mechanical durability, chemical resistance, UV protection, self-cleaning properties, oil/water separation efficiency, methylene blue degradation, and antibacterial efficacy against K. pneumoniae and S. aureus.
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Materials Science, Textiles
Nahla Abdel-Mohsen Hassan Ahmed, Doaa Mohamed Kishk, Ahmed Ali Nada
Summary: This study treated textiles with eco-friendly binding agent TiO2-NP emulsions to achieve durable finishing. By optimizing treatment parameters and adding flame-retardant HMTAP, excellent performance in vertical fire test was obtained. Treated samples showed high UPF values and good antimicrobial activity.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Rashi Agarwal, Manjeet Jassal, Ashwini K. Agrawal
Summary: A simple method using metal oxide NPs mixed with hydrophilic resin was reported to achieve durable functionalization on PET fabric. The treatment effectively increased the hydroxyl group concentration on the fabric surface, providing a new approach for the application of durable functionalities.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fayyaz Salih Hussain, Najma Memon, Zeeshan Khatri
Summary: Metallic or metal oxide-based nanoparticles, particularly copper, have the potential to inactivate viruses. In this study, antiviral-coated fabrics were designed using copper oxide nanoparticles synthesized through sonochemistry and deposited using the dip-coating technique. The coated fabrics exhibited small, agglomerated rugby ball structures made of copper oxide nanoparticles, resulting in a hydrophobic surface. The CuO-coated fabric showed maximum antibacterial activity and significant virucidal activity against human adenovirus-B.
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Chemistry, Physical
Susan Davari, Mohammadreza Omidkhah, Simin Salari
Summary: In this study, polydopamine (PDA) was used to enhance the adhesion of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) onto polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration membrane, leading to improved stability and antifouling properties. However, the coatings also resulted in decreased flux due to increased hydraulic resistance.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hyun-Ah Kim
Summary: This study examined the UV protection, anti-static characteristics, and heat release by far-infrared emissivity of PET fabrics embedded with different weight percentages of Al2O3/ATO particles. Fabrics with lower Al2O3/ATO weight percentages had better heat release and higher UV protection, while fabrics with higher ATO weight percentages exhibited superior anti-static properties.
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Chemistry, Applied
Nour F. Attia, Hyunchul Oh, Sally E. A. El Ashery
Summary: A rational design and fabrication method for multifunctional textile fabrics coatings was developed. Green coatings were prepared from UiO-66 metal-organic-framework decorated with polypyrrole nanoparticles and wrapped with chitosan chains. The coated textiles exhibited high flame retardancy, excellent thermal stability, improved mechanical properties, enhanced UV protection, and electrical conductivity.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Textiles
Mei-Lin Huang, Ying-Zhu Wu, Sheng-Guo Lu
Summary: Interference structural colors with excellent UV protection were achieved by coating SiO2/TiO2 composite multilayer films on polypropylene non-woven fabrics and polyester woven fabrics using magnetron sputtering. The positions and numbers of the strongest reflection peaks on the coated films matched theoretical calculations. The optical properties differed when depositing the same film on different substrates, with the PET substrate having higher reflectivity due to a higher refractive index. This research provides theoretical and practical guidance for structural coloration and functional fabrication on fabric substrates.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Merve Turemen, Asli Demir, Yavuz Gokce
Summary: This study successfully prepared chitosan-zinc oxide nanocomposites and applied them to cotton fabrics to improve washing durability and antibacterial/UV protection properties using different methods. Additionally, a ternary chitosan-zinc oxide-titanium dioxide nanocomposite was synthesized and the relationship with UV properties was observed for the first time.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Textiles
Yuanfeng Wang, Vijay Baheti, Muhammad Zaman Khan, Martina Vikova, Kai Yang, Tao Yang, Jiri Militky
Summary: In this study, a simple and low-cost method was utilized to create multifunctional cotton fabrics with hydrophobic, self-cleaning, and UV protection properties. The cotton fabric surfaces were modified using a dip-pad-dry-cure coating technique with different concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles, and the self-cleaning properties were evaluated through hydrophobicity and contact angle measurements. Additionally, the chemical self-cleaning performance was examined by photocatalytic degradation of dye stains on ZnO coated fabrics under UV exposure.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Behnaz Mehravani, Ana Isabel Ribeiro, Uros Cvelbar, Jorge Padrao, Andrea Zille
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful in situ synthesis of copper nanoparticles on PET fabric using a one-step method. Surface functionalization of PET with DBD plasma improves the adhesion of copper nanoparticles. The size of copper nanoparticles is smaller in alkaline medium and exhibits strong antibacterial efficacy.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammed Umar Abba, Hasfalina Che Man, Raba'ah Syahidah Azis, Aida Isma Idris, Muhammad Hazwan Hamzah, Khairul Faezah Yunos, Kamil Kayode Katibi
Summary: The study successfully developed a PVDF-PVP fiber membrane incorporating TiO2 nanoparticles, which demonstrated high flux, copper removal efficiency, and adsorption capacity, effectively eliminating copper from leachate.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hadiseh Rabiei, Somayeh Farhang Dehghan, Majid Montazer, Shokooh Sadat Khaloo, Aysa Ghasemi Koozekonan
Summary: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the ultraviolet protective factor (UPF) of fabrics coated with TiO2 nanoparticles made using an in-situ synthesis method and assess the intrinsic properties of the textile more accurately. The results showed that in-situ deposition of TiO2 nanoparticles on fabric can provide adequate protection against UVR without affecting the intrinsic properties of the textile.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Nina Cuk, Martin Sala, Marija Gorjanc
Summary: Developing cellulose-based textiles functionalised with silver nanoparticles synthesized through a green approach is important for UV radiation and bacteria protection. Different plant extracts as reducing agents influenced the synthesis of AgNP on cotton, with the best UV protection achieved using Japanese knotweed rhizome extract. Regardless of the reducing agent, all cotton samples showed excellent protection against bacteria and UV radiation.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tanja Zidaric, Marko Milojevic, Lidija Gradisnik, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Uros Mayer, Tina Maver
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rupert Kargl, Karin Stana Kleinschek
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Chemistry, Applied
Matej Bracic, Tamilselvan Mohan, Rupert Kargl, Thomas Griesser, Thomas Heinze, Karin Stana Kleinschek
Summary: This study involved the formation of cellulose-based polyelectrolyte charge complexes with anticoagulant properties on the surface of biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) thin films. The mixed charged bilayers showed a significant BSA repellent character and increased total plasma coagulation time compared to neat PCL. The cellulose derivative-based coatings have the potential to prevent unwanted BSA deposition and fibrin clot formation on PCL surfaces for biomedical applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Tamilselvan Mohan, Cintil Jose Chirayil, Chandran Nagaraj, Matej Bracic, Tobias Alexander Steindorfer, Igor Krupa, Mariam Al Ali Al Maadeed, Rupert Kargl, Sabu Thomas, Karin Stana Kleinschek
Summary: In this study, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were isolated from Isora plant fibers by sulfuric acid hydrolysis and assembled on cellulose and silicon-di-oxide (SiO2) surfaces via a layer-by-layer (LBL) deposition method. The CNCs exhibited high stability, negative zeta potential, and were investigated for their multilayer structure, adsorbed mass, conformational changes, and anticoagulant activity. The study provided new possibilities for fabricating and tailoring physicochemical properties of multilayer films from polysaccharide-based nanocrystals for diverse biomedical applications.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Marko Milojevic, Gregor Harih, Bostjan Vihar, Jernej Vajda, Lidija Gradisnik, Tanja Zidaric, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Uros Maver, Tina Maver
Summary: The hybrid extrusion-based bioprinting process allows for the fabrication of mechanically advantageous scaffolds by integrating softer hydrogels into a stiffer synthetic framework. This approach enables the fine-tuning of wettability, swelling, degradability, and mechanical strength, while providing a gradient of surface properties and good biocompatibility for tissue engineering applications. The controlled degradability and permeability of the hydrogel component may also enable controlled drug delivery in these hybrid scaffolds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fazilet Gurer, Rupert Kargl, Matej Bracic, Damjan Makuc, Martin Thonhofer, Janez Plavec, Tamilselvan Mohan, Karin Stana Kleinschek
Summary: This study reports a one-step aqueous method for synthesizing isolated and purified polysaccharide-amino acid conjugates. Amino acid esters were successfully conjugated to a polysaccharide backbone via an amide bond, achieving a conjugation efficiency of 20-80%. This approach has the potential to tailor polysaccharide backbones containing di- or tri-peptides.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Andreja Dobaj Stiglic, Rupert Kargl, Marco Beaumont, Christine Strauss, Damjan Makuc, Dominik Egger, Janez Plavec, Orlando J. Rojas, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Tamilselvan Mohan
Summary: Polysaccharides are promising materials for tissue engineering scaffolds, with exceptional mechanical properties and long-term stability observed in the study. The scaffolds promote cell adhesion without cytotoxic effects, suggesting potential for cartilage tissue engineering.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tamilselvan Mohan, Urban Ajdnik, Chandran Nagaraj, Florian Lackner, Andreja Dobaj Stiglic, Thirvengadam Palani, Lunjakorn Amornkitbamrung, Lidija Gradisnik, Uros Maver, Rupert Kargl, Karin Stana Kleinschek
Summary: This study developed a facile method for the fabrication of hollow cellulose beads that can release drugs in response to external pH stimuli. These hollow cellulose structures exhibit pH-responsive fluid uptake properties and high drug encapsulation efficiency, and their drug release can be fine-tuned by adjusting the pH of the release medium. The modified beads show excellent characteristics for drug delivery and are biocompatible, making them a promising platform for the development of sustainable and effective drug delivery systems.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tadeja Katan, Rupert Kargl, Tamilselvan Mohan, Tobias Steindorfer, Miran Mozetic, Janez Kovac, Karin Stana Kleinschek
Summary: Stable chitosan thin films can serve as promising substrates for creating nanometric peptide-bound polyglucosamine layers, with structural similarities to bacterial peptidoglycans. Various characterization techniques were employed to investigate the surface chemistry and confirm the acetylation and coupling of peptides on the chitosan films, indicating potential to mimic bacterial cell wall structures.
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Polymer Science
Alenka Vesel, Rok Zaplotnik, Gregor Primc, Miran Mozetic, Tadeja Katan, Rupert Kargl, Tamilselvan Mohan, Karin Stana Kleinschek
Summary: Research focused on modifying the PTFE surface by sustaining ammonia plasma in the H-mode at 35 Pa and 200 W forward power, saturating the surface with nitrogen groups within one second. While the nitrogen-rich surface film persisted for several seconds, prolonged treatment caused etching. Pulsed ammonia plasma at the same pressure but with 25 W forward power in the E-mode led to more gradual functionalization without observed etching even after prolonged treatment for up to 100 s.
Article
Polymer Science
Alenka Vesel, Rok Zaplotnik, Gregor Primc, Miran Mozetic, Tadeja Katan, Rupert Kargl, Tamilselvan Mohan, Karin Stana Kleinschek
Summary: Functionalization of polymer surfaces using non-equilibrium gaseous plasma is desired in many applications. Different mechanisms can be achieved by using argon or oxygen plasma for modifying fluorinated polymer surfaces. The surface modification effects are influenced by the interaction of various reactive species and far ultraviolet radiation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
David Reishofer, Roland Resel, Jurgen Sattelkow, Wolfgang J. Fischer, Katrin Niegelhell, Tamilselvan Mohan, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Heinz Amenitsch, Harald Plank, Tekla Tammelin, Eero Kontturi, Stefan Spirk
Summary: Cellulose-water interactions are essential for understanding biological processes and developing cellulose-based products. This study investigates the humidity response of ultrathin cellulose films under different treatments, such as drying at elevated temperatures and swelling. The results show that the treatments significantly affect the thickness and water content of the cellulose films.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tamilselvan Mohan, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Rupert Kargl
Summary: This publication provides an overview of research on conjugates of polysaccharides and peptides, focusing on commonly encountered functional groups and chemical reactions. The distinct properties of conjugates and their applications in biomedical, drug delivery, biosensing, and tissue engineering fields are highlighted. Suggestions for further rigorous chemistries and analytics are proposed, along with an outlook on future developments in the field.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hui Liu, Andrea Dobaj Stiglic, Tamilselvan Mohan, Rupert Kargl, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Bernd Nidetzky
Summary: In this study, a porous scaffold for enzyme immobilization was prepared using direct-ink-writing 3D printing. The scaffold, consisting of polysaccharide materials and citric acid, was able to facilitate affinity-like immobilization due to the negative surface charge introduced by the components. The immobilized enzymes showed high catalytic activity and recyclability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Masa Hren, Mojca Bozic, Darinka Fakin, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Selestina Gorgieva
Summary: Alkaline anion exchange membrane fuel cells are gaining increasing attention as promising electrochemical devices for energy production. Significant progress has been made in designing and developing synthetic or naturally-derived anion exchange membrane, although challenges remain in terms of long-term stability.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2021)
