{"title":"Quantitative characterization of surface oligomers for polyester fibers based on Soxhlet extraction with trichloroethylene enable lower-temperature extraction","authors":"Yanxia Xie, Weiqiang Zhang, Yaning Xu, Shuhan Zhao, Wenxuan Yin, Wenqiang Zhang, Xu Han, Hongmei Zuo, Lihua Zou","doi":"10.1177/24723444251347701","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444251347701","url":null,"abstract":"Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers have been widely used in various industrial fields due to their excellent chemical and physical performance. However, there is still a crucial problem of the massive precipitation of oligomers from the interior to the surface of product, which results in decreased production efficiency and harm to human health. A quantitative characterization method for surface oligomers of PET fibers based on Soxhlet extraction was developed, with lower-temperature extraction, high accuracy, excellent extraction effect and wider operability. The extraction temperature (Toe) decreased by 30°C compared to the conventional extractant of tetrachloroethylene (Te-Ex), benefiting from the trichloroethylene (Tr-Ex) extractant. The pre-wash process with trichloroethylene could ideally remove oil impurities of about 0.09% but retain the surface oligomers on the fibers, endowing the method of with promising accuracy. PET staple fibers with various contents of surface oligomers were extracted with Tr-Ex, and the achieved contents (i.e. 0.320%/0.527%/0.876%) were similar to those with Te-Ex (i.e. 0.307%/0.516%/0.828%), and the contents with Tr-Ex were all slightly higher than those with Te-Ex, indicating that the extraction efficiency of Tr-Ex improved by ∼4.10% compared with that of Te-Ex. It was confirmed that Tr-Ex method has excellent accuracy compared with as the Te-Ex method and better extraction effect than the Te-Ex method; maybe possibly dipole–dipole interaction between trichloroethylene and oligomer molecules was responsible for the better effect. This quantitative characterization method has potential application in industrial online measurement of surface oligomers on PET fibers, films and related materials.","PeriodicalId":6955,"journal":{"name":"AATCC Journal of Research","volume":"12 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147902935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study on the Modification of Waste Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) and its Application in Textiles","authors":"Kangjing Hong, Qiunan Lyu, Shujuan Zhang, Guohui Wang, Chenglong Wang, Jinhuan Zheng","doi":"10.1177/24723444251326684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444251326684","url":null,"abstract":"Due to the increasing use of laminated safety glass, the issue of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resource waste has become increasingly serious. The complex composition of waste PVB presents significant challenges for recycling and application. In this paper, PVB was first grafted with phthalic anhydride (PA) to investigate the effect of the modification process on the coating film and coated fabric, thereby guiding the modification research on recycled PVB (rPVB) and successfully preparing rPVB-P. The results indicate that the optimal modification process for PVB involves a modification temperature of 70°C, a modification time of 6 h, and 6 g of PA. The feasibility of applying the prepared coated fabric in the field of trademark ribbon fabric was examined. The surface structure of the coated fabric, prepared with a kaolin mass fraction of 30%, was found to be uniform, with an ink contact angle of 20.32°, and the color fastness to washing and rubbing reached levels 4–5. The overall performance of the coated fabric prepared with rPVB was similar to that of the PVB-coated fabric, demonstrating that rPVB can effectively replace PVB for coating preparation.","PeriodicalId":6955,"journal":{"name":"AATCC Journal of Research","volume":"12 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147916785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hydrophobic Modification of TPU Films for Use in Storm-resistant Fabrics","authors":"Mingyue Wu, Shujuan Zhang, Mingfei Zhang, Chenglong Wang, Jinhuan Zheng","doi":"10.1177/24723444251326686","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444251326686","url":null,"abstract":"Waterproof moisture-permeable films with excellent water resistance and breathability are employed in functional clothing to improve the comfort of wearers. Although polytetrafluoroethylene microporous membranes exhibit outstanding water resistance and moisture permeability, their application is limited because of the environmental impact of fluorinated compounds. For this reason, herein, we aimed to improve the hydrophobicity of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) microporous membranes while maintaining their moisture permeability. We employed silane coupling agents to modify nanosilica particles, which were then coated on TPU microporous membranes to enhance their waterproof performance. The optimized parameters for the modification process of silica nanoparticles are γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and hexadecyltrimethoxysilane (silane coupling agents) concentrations of 8% relative to the mass of silica, a modification time of 2 h, and a temperature of 70°C. The water contact angle of the particles modified under these conditions reached 138.58°. The modified SiO 2 particles were used to treat the TPU film, with an optimal mass fraction of the modified silica of 3% and a modification time of 4 h. The water vapor transmission of the modified TPU film was 5661.92 g/(m 2 ·24 h), with enhanced hydrophobicity, and its water absorption rate was 12.41%, which is 16.49% lower than before modification. Additionally, under simulated heavy rain conditions, the water absorption rate of the composite fabric with modified TPU film was lower by 14.7% than that of the composite fabric with unmodified film.","PeriodicalId":6955,"journal":{"name":"AATCC Journal of Research","volume":"12 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147912274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dan Huang, Zhuoming Chen, Binjie Xin, Suqiu Si, Xunlin Liu, Md All Amin Newton, Xiaoyan Wu
{"title":"Releasing Mechanism of Negative Ions of Impregnated Cotton Fabric","authors":"Dan Huang, Zhuoming Chen, Binjie Xin, Suqiu Si, Xunlin Liu, Md All Amin Newton, Xiaoyan Wu","doi":"10.1177/24723444241307707","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444241307707","url":null,"abstract":"In order to enhance the performance of cotton textiles in generating negative ions (NAI), germanium and pearl powder were utilized as additives, employing a straightforward “ultrasonic impregnation and drying” method to functionalize the cotton fabric surface. For practical application, a functional silane coupling agent (KH-560) was used to modify the fabric’s surface, thereby improving the binding force between the fabric and the functional powders. The study examined the morphology of the functional cotton fabric, NAIs release into the air, thermal stability, and moisture absorption capabilities. Experimental results demonstrated a significant enhancement in NAIs release performance, with a 15-fold increase compared to untreated cotton fabric when functional powders were added. Incorporating germanium powder led to a 2.3-fold augmentation in pearl NAI release, effectively addressing the low pearl NAI release issue. Additionally, the presence of pearl powder, when combined with germanium powder, synergistically enhanced moisture absorption and thermal stability performance, surpassing those of control samples. The developed functional cotton fabric exhibits significant potential for applications in household, healthcare, and clothing textiles, marking a promising advancement in textile functionalization for enhanced performance.","PeriodicalId":6955,"journal":{"name":"AATCC Journal of Research","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147330593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Polyacrylonitrile/Wool Keratin/SiO2/Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 Electrospun Fiber Membrane for Highly Efficient Separation of Oil–Water Emulsions","authors":"Yuwen Zhu, Chengang Zhao, Rong Li","doi":"10.1177/24723444241288296","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444241288296","url":null,"abstract":"With the rapid development of the chemical industry, oil–water emulsion separation has received increasing attention worldwide. In this study, waste wool was used as the raw material. The ratios of polyacrylonitrile and wool keratin were first adjusted to control the fiber diameter of the membrane. Then, micro-nanostructures were constructed on the membrane surface by adding SiO 2 and zeolitic imidazolate framework-8. The zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 on the fiber surface could absorb tiny oil droplets to achieve efficient separation of oil–water emulsions. The prepared membrane has a high flux (>390 L m −2 h −1 ), high separation efficiency (>95%), good chemical resistance, and reusability. The water contact angle and oil contact angle are 0° and the underwater oil contact angle is 143° of the PAN/wool keratin/SiO 2 /ZIF-8 membrane. This research can be used in the study of fiber membrane and oil–water separation.","PeriodicalId":6955,"journal":{"name":"AATCC Journal of Research","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147912745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dynamic Hydrophobic Behavior of Water Droplet on Siloxane-Based SiO <sub>2</sub> Nanoparticle Modified Cotton Fabric","authors":"Que Kong, Zhiguang Li","doi":"10.1177/24723444241276005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444241276005","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, modified SiO 2 nanoparticles were selected to improve the surface roughness and decrease the surface energy to improve the hydrophobic performance of cotton fabric. Tetraethoxysilane and octadecyltriethoxysilane were used as raw materials to synthesize octadecyltriethoxysilane-modified SiO 2 nanoparticles (siloxane-SiO 2 ), and combined with cotton fabric. The chemical composition and surface morphology of the fabric were measured. The contact angles of the modified cotton fabrics prepared under different reaction conditions were approaching or above 150°. In addition, dynamic evolutions of water droplets on the modified cotton fabric surface were discussed. The adhesive force and the energy conversion of droplet during the collision were investigated. The water droplet bounced due to the superhydrophobic properties of the cotton fabric surface producing enough residual energy. Finally, through the acid–base chemical resistance treatments, the rubbing and washing durability, and anti-fouling experiment, the modified fabric indicated excellent hydrophobic durability and self-cleaning performance.","PeriodicalId":6955,"journal":{"name":"AATCC Journal of Research","volume":"11 6","pages":"487-496"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147883553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jun Xu, Yuhang Wen, Qiqi Chang, Tianxu Hao, Tianhong He, Jian Zhang, Lei He, Chenxu Zhang, Yuanjun Liu
{"title":"Enhancement of Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using SnO <sub>2</sub> –TiO <sub>2</sub> Composite Nanofibers","authors":"Jun Xu, Yuhang Wen, Qiqi Chang, Tianxu Hao, Tianhong He, Jian Zhang, Lei He, Chenxu Zhang, Yuanjun Liu","doi":"10.1177/24723444241257543","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444241257543","url":null,"abstract":"SnO 2 is a wide-band gap N-type semiconductor material with a higher electron transfer rate than TiO 2 . Therefore, SnO 2 has broad application prospects in the photoanode composite materials of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). In this study, SnO 2 –TiO 2 composite nanofibers with different molar ratios (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) were prepared by double-needle electrospinning technology, and the nanofibers were characterized after adjusting the solution composition. Different molar ratios of TiO 2 and SnO 2 –TiO 2 composite nanofiber photoanodes were fabricated by spin-coating, and the adsorption behavior of dyes on the photoanodes was investigated. Moreover, the electrochemical impedance of the photoanodes and DSSC and their photoelectric performance were also tested. The experimental results showed that SnO 2 –TiO 2 composite nanofibers with a molar ratio of 10% exhibited excellent properties, including a peak specific surface area of 93.01 m 2 /g, strong dye adsorption capacity, small interfacial resistance, and fast electron transfer rate. These outstanding properties significantly promoted the generation of photoelectrons and improved the photoelectric conversion efficiency of DSSC. Compared with single-component TiO 2 , the photoelectric conversion efficiency of SnO 2 –TiO 2 nanofiber photoanode composite material improved by 85.65%.","PeriodicalId":6955,"journal":{"name":"AATCC Journal of Research","volume":"11 5","pages":"386-398"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147918165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Assad Farooq, Ifra Shahzadi, M. A. Ashraf, Farida Irshad, Nayab Khan
{"title":"Effect of Microwave Irradiation on Coloring and Mechanical Properties of Direct Dyed Fabric","authors":"Assad Farooq, Ifra Shahzadi, M. A. Ashraf, Farida Irshad, Nayab Khan","doi":"10.1177/24723444231215446","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444231215446","url":null,"abstract":"Microwaves have a very short wavelength which allows them to pass through the small spaces between molecules without being scattered. This allows the microwaves to penetrate the matter and heat it from the inside out, providing uniform heat, and makes microwave technology ideal for applications that require rapid and consistent heating. It has been hypothesized that microwaves may have a positive effect on the shade depth and color fastness of the fabric due to the increased temperature. This research is being done to test this hypothesis and to study the effects of microwaves on the shade depth and color fastness properties of the fabric. Microwave-irradiated fabric dyed before and after dyeing has a greater shade depth and better fastness properties than fabric dyed without irradiation.","PeriodicalId":6955,"journal":{"name":"AATCC Journal of Research","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138946615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ritwik Chakraborty, Ashis Kumar Samanta, P. S. Vankar
{"title":"Statistical Optimization of Process Variables for the Dyeing of Jute with Marigold Petals Using a Dual Mordant System","authors":"Ritwik Chakraborty, Ashis Kumar Samanta, P. S. Vankar","doi":"10.1177/24723444231201452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444231201452","url":null,"abstract":"Natural dye was extracted from the petals of orange-colored marigold flowers in aqueous medium, and extraction process parameters were optimized based on the color yield (optical density) of an aqueous extract of marigold petals. The extracted natural colorant was used to dye jute fabric and characterized by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy. Extracts from gallnut and natural alum (fitkiri) were applied as mordants onto the bleached jute fabric by padding method followed by drying in air. The fabrics were treated with the mordants separately before dyeing, and then, both mordants were applied in sequence. Jute was premordanted first with gallnut followed by alum. Jute fibers were mordanted prior to dyeing with either gallnut or alum or both mordants (gallnut followed by alum treatment). Premordanted jute fabric was dyed with the natural dye extracted from marigold petals, and process conditions were standardized. The dual-mordanting process was found more effective to produce better color yield than the single mordanting process. Standardization of the process conditions was also examined statistically by the Box–Behnken design method after choosing the significant variables by the Plackett–Burman design method. The standardized dyeing process conditions were found to be dyeing temperature: 90°C; material to liquor ratio: 1:40; dyeing time: 60 min; dye concentration: 30% o.w.f.; and pH: 11.","PeriodicalId":6955,"journal":{"name":"AATCC Journal of Research","volume":"64 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138950579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jingru Chen, Liujun Pei, Wenhua Shi, Muhammad Asad Saleem, Chenjia Jiao, Hongjuan Zhang, Jiping Wang
{"title":"Application of Rare Earth Marking on Anti-counterfeiting Waterless/Less-Water Dyeing Technology","authors":"Jingru Chen, Liujun Pei, Wenhua Shi, Muhammad Asad Saleem, Chenjia Jiao, Hongjuan Zhang, Jiping Wang","doi":"10.1177/24723444231206855","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444231206855","url":null,"abstract":"Compared with traditional water-based dyeing, non-aqueous medium dyeing technology has been paid more and more attention in the textile dyeing industry because of its advantages of saving water and chemicals. In order to distinguish and identify water bath dyeing products and non-aqueous medium dyeing products, a traceability technology method for non-aqueous medium dyeing products was established with rare earth elements. First, traceable materials for two typical fibers, polyester and cotton, were selected from five rare earth elements: La, Ce, Nd, Eu, and Sm. Rare earth elements were added to mark products during the non-aqueous dyeing process. Then the rare earth elements content of marked products was detected by inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry, which was used to identify non-aqueous media products. The influence of this traceability method on the basic properties of dyed fabrics was studied. Compared with traditional anti-counterfeiting technologies such as label anti-counterfeiting and query label anti-counterfeiting, the method of inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry has a low method detection limit in the range of 0.0204–0.036 mg/kg, and a good relative standard deviation values in the range of 0.69–2.43%. The content of rare earth elements in dyed fabrics was detected by inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry at 6–7 mg/kg when 10 mg/kg of rare earth elements were employed during dyeing. Therefore, a detection and certification method for non-aqueous dyeing products has been established, which is of great significance to the anti-counterfeiting traceability of non-aqueous medium dyeing technology.","PeriodicalId":6955,"journal":{"name":"AATCC Journal of Research","volume":"31 s1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138998727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}