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- Title
Green Method for the Preparation of Durable Superhydrophobic Antimicrobial Polyester Fabrics with Micro-Pleated Structures.
- Authors
Zhao, Ying; Chen, Kaihong; Zhu, Jiehui; Chen, Huajie; Xia, Yong; Xu, Minglin; Xu, Liyun; Yao, Lirong
- Abstract
To produce functional protective textiles with minimal environmental footprints, we developed durable superhydrophobic antimicrobial textiles. These textiles are characterized by a micro-pleated structure on polyester fiber surfaces, achieved through a novel plasma impregnation crosslinking process. This process involved the use of water as the dispersion medium, water-soluble nanosilver monomers for antimicrobial efficacy, fluorine-free polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for hydrophobicity, and polyester (PET) fabric as the base material. The altered surface properties of these fabrics were extensively analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (XPS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and water contact angle (WCA) measurements. The antimicrobial performance of the strains was evaluated using Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus. After treatment, the fabrics exhibited enhanced hydrophobic and antimicrobial properties, which was attributed to the presence of a micro-pleated structure and nanosilver. The modified textiles demonstrated a static WCA of approximately 154° and an impressive 99.99% inhibition rate against both test microbes. Notably, the WCA remained above 140° even after 500 washing cycles or 3000 friction cycles.
- Subjects
POLYESTER fibers; FOURIER transform infrared spectroscopy; PADS &; protectors (Textiles); POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE; POLYESTERS
- Publication
Molecules, 2024, Vol 29, Issue 6, p1219
- ISSN
1420-3049
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/molecules29061219