Development and Characterization of Silica and PVA–TiO2-Coated Cotton Fabrics for Enhanced Hydrophobicity, Antibacterial Activity, and UV-Protective Properties

IF 2.2 4区工程技术 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, TEXTILES

Fibers and Polymers Pub Date : 2025-03-04 DOI:10.1007/s12221-025-00893-5

M. Masae, P. Worachetwarawat, P. Pitsuwan, P. Kongsong, W. Sangchay, Hany M. Abd El-Lateef, Ibrahim M. A. Mohamed

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This study focuses on developing multifunctional cotton fabrics coated with TiO₂, silica, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to deliver combined hydrophobicity, antibacterial activity, and UV protection. A comprehensive evaluation of the coated fabrics included water contact angle measurements, energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) for elemental analysis, UV protection assessment, and antibacterial tests against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The fabrics exhibited self-cleaning properties due to high water contact angles ranging from 102.72° to 103.80°, allowing water droplets to roll off and removing contaminants effectively. EDS analysis confirmed the successful incorporation of SiO₂–TiO₂ into the cotton fibers, validating the coating's chemical integration. UV protection tests revealed significant shielding capability with ratings between 27 and 32, making the fabrics suitable for outdoor use. Antibacterial assessments demonstrated complete inhibition (100%) of E. coli and S. aureus after 24 h of exposure, indicating robust antimicrobial performance. These findings underscore the potential of this coating technology in producing self-cleaning, UV-protective, and antibacterial textiles, paving the way for advancements in high-performance fabric innovation for healthcare, protective wear, and outdoor applications.

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二氧化硅和pva - tio2涂层棉织物的开发和表征：增强疏水性、抗菌活性和防紫外线性能

本研究的重点是开发涂覆二氧化钛、二氧化硅和聚乙烯醇（PVA）的多功能棉织物，以提供综合疏水性、抗菌活性和紫外线防护。对涂层织物的综合评估包括水接触角测量、元素分析的能量色散光谱（EDS）、紫外线防护评估以及对大肠杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌的抗菌测试。由于高接触角（102.72°至103.80°），织物具有自清洁性能，使水滴能够滚出并有效去除污染物。EDS分析证实了二氧化硅-二氧化钛成功结合到棉纤维中，验证了涂层的化学整合。紫外线防护测试显示，在27和32之间的等级屏蔽能力显著，使织物适合户外使用。抗菌评估显示，暴露24小时后对大肠杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌完全抑制（100%），表明抗菌性能良好。这些发现强调了这种涂层技术在生产自清洁、防紫外线和抗菌纺织品方面的潜力，为医疗保健、防护服和户外应用的高性能织物创新铺平了道路。

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Fibers and Polymers 工程技术-材料科学：纺织

CiteScore

3.90

自引率

8.00%

发文量

267

审稿时长

3.9 months

期刊介绍： -Chemistry of Fiber Materials, Polymer Reactions and Synthesis- Physical Properties of Fibers, Polymer Blends and Composites- Fiber Spinning and Textile Processing, Polymer Physics, Morphology- Colorants and Dyeing, Polymer Analysis and Characterization- Chemical Aftertreatment of Textiles, Polymer Processing and Rheology- Textile and Apparel Science, Functional Polymers