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Chemistry, Applied
Anuja P. Rananavare, Jaewoong Lee
Summary: In this study, hydrophobic cotton fabrics were efficiently fabricated using poly(glycidyl methacrylate) nanoparticles (PGMA NPs) via a radical-induced dispersion polymerization technique. The long alkyl chain of octadecyl mercaptan provided low surface free energy, while PGMA NPs acted as anchors, forming covalent bonds with the cotton fabric surface and resulting in increased roughness. The modified fabric exhibited enhanced hydrophobicity due to nano- and micro-scale roughness.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qingbo Xu, Xinyu Wang, Yanyan Zhang
Summary: The use of toxic reagents in the finishing process of superhydrophobic cotton fabrics restricts their application. A green and sustainable method for preparing superhydrophobic cotton fabrics is needed. In this study, phytic acid (PA) etching and subsequent coating with epoxidized soybean oil (ESO)-derived thermosets and stearic acid (STA) were used to create a superhydrophobic cotton fabric. The finished fabric exhibited excellent self-cleaning properties and retained its inherent properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Engineering, Chemical
Naseer Ahmad, Sufian Rasheed, Khalid Ahmed, Syed Ghulam Musharraf, Muhammad Najam-ul-Haq, Dilshad Hussain
Summary: A two-step method is proposed to prepare multifunctional superhydrophobic coating on cotton fabric, which involves anchoring TiO2 nanoparticles on the fabric surface and treating it with myristic acid to achieve hydrophobicity. The modified fabric shows excellent stability and various desirable characteristics, making it suitable for commercial applications.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Esfandiar Pakdel, Hai Zhao, Jinfeng Wang, Bin Tang, Russell J. Varley, Xungai Wang
Summary: The research successfully developed self-cleaning cotton fabric with dual functionalities of superhydrophobicity and photocatalytic activity, using microhierarchial TiO2-based particles and fluorine-free coatings to achieve simultaneous superhydrophobicity and photocatalytic self-cleaning under simulated sunlight.
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yimeng Ni, Gang Shen, Kim Hoong Ng, Tianxue Zhu, Shuhui Li, Xiao Li, Weilong Cai, Zhong Chen, Jianying Huang
Summary: In this study, a superhydrophobic, UV-resistant, and self-cleaning cotton fabric with cooling effect was successfully developed. The fabric exhibited high solar reflectivity and infrared emissivity, and was able to reduce the temperature on the human body surface. After washing, the fabric remained stable and retained its cooling effect, making it suitable for outdoor clothing.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Esfandiar Pakdel, Julie Sharp, Sima Kashi, Wenli Bai, Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti, Xungai Wang
Summary: Cotton fabrics with superhydrophobic, antibacterial, UV protection, and photothermal properties were developed using Ag/PDMS coatings. The relationship between the fabrics' superhydrophobicity and antibacterial activity against E. coli bacteria was studied, along with the UV protection performance of Ag/PDMS coatings. The content of Ag NPs and PDMS played critical roles in determining the water contact angle on modified fabrics, and increasing the content of Ag NPs boosted the UV protection level of fabrics.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kyujin Ko, Donghyun Yoon, Su Chul Yang, Heon Sang Lee
Summary: Superhydrophobic silica coating layers with high contact angle, high light transmittance, and strong weather resistance were developed using three strategies, demonstrating potential applications in industrial coating.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chenyang Cao, Feng Wang, Ming Lu, Yang Zhou
Summary: A superhydrophobic cotton fabric with rough structures and low surface energy was prepared by a one-step dip-coating process using zinc dodecanethiolate (Zn-DDT) and low-surface-energy polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The fabric demonstrated exceptional water repellency and self-cleaning ability even after physical treatments such as abrasion, laundering, and ultrasonic treatment. It also exhibited superior resistance to chemical treatments and showed desirable oil/water separation efficiency after multiple cycles.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Qingbo Xu, Xiating Ke, Yanyan Zhang, Peng Wang
Summary: Improving surface roughness and reducing surface energy are the main strategies in constructing superhydrophobic cotton fabrics. This study presents a noncomplicated method to produce superhydrophobic fabrics with excellent durability. The finished fabric shows great potential application in clothing and industrial fields.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Hongyu Liu, Lin Yang, Yifei Zhan, Jianwu Lan, Jiaojiao Shang, Mi Zhou, Shaojian Lin
Summary: A durable and sunlight-driven self-cleaning superhydrophobic cotton fabric was developed for multifunctional oil/water separation. The fabric exhibited superhydrophobicity, excellent acid-base resistance, mechanical durability, high separation efficiency, good reusability, outstanding self-cleaning performance, and antibacterial activity. Due to its comprehensive performance, it is expected to be a promising material for oily water remediation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kang Wang, Sirong Yu, Wei Li, Yuanji Song, Pu Gong, Mingshan Zhang, Huaisen Li, Daijun Sun, Xizhen Yang, Xuewu Wang
Summary: The ZnS superhydrophobic coating was successfully prepared on the zinc substrate using solvothermal method and chemical modification. The coating exhibited excellent physical and chemical self-cleaning properties, forming a Cassie contact state when water droplets contacted the surface.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chao Sun, Shuo Zhang, Juan Wang, Fengyan Ge
Summary: In this work, hydrophobic and super-hydrophobic Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrates were prepared to enhance the SERS performance. The optimized hydrophobic substrate achieved an enhancement factor of 1.57 x 10(6) and a detection sensitivity of 10(-10) M. The optimized super-hydrophobic substrate had an enhancement factor of 1.93 x 10(6), a detection limit of 10(-11) M, and remained effective after 6 months of storage.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rajaram S. Sutar, Saravanan Nagappan, Appasaheb K. Bhosale, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Kang-Hyun Park, Chang-Sik Ha, Sanjay S. Latthe
Summary: The research has developed cheap, stable, superhydrophobic and self-cleaning coatings with extreme water-repellent properties deposited on a glass surface. The composite coating showed excellent water contact angle and sliding angle, achieving self-cleaning through the rolling action of water drops.
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Chemistry, Physical
Sukanta Pal, Sourav Mondal, Prasanta Pal, Ajit Das, Subhamay Pramanik, Jayanta Maity
Summary: The modified fabric, produced using a simple and cost-effective method, demonstrates excellent separation performance and reusability.
COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fan Wang, Ranran Chang, Rongrong Ma, Yaoqi Tian
Summary: Nano-starch and polydimethylsiloxane composite coatings exhibit superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties with excellent mechanical and chemical robustness, suitable for oil-water separation and oily wastewater treatment applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)