Synthesis and Application of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles on Cotton Fabrics for UV Protection

Authors

  • Abdul Azeem 1st: National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan 2nd: University of Wollongong, Wollongong
  • Sharjeel Abid National Textile University
  • Zahid Sarwar Kaunas University of Technology
  • Zohaib Iqbal National Textile University, Faisalabad
  • Faheem Khalid National Textile University, Faisalabad
  • Muhammad Ahad Haseeb National Textile University, Faisalabad
  • Sajid Faheem Technical University of Liberec
  • Tanveer Hussain National Textile University, Faisalabad
  • Usman Munir Kaunas University of Technology
  • Muhammad Junaid Saleem Punjab Tianjin University of Technology, Lahore

Abstract

In recent years, the requirements for the sun protection has increased dramatically with climate change specially in high UV index regions. This study was carried out to examine, test and enhance the ultraviolet protection of cotton fabric after applying titanium dioxide nanoparticles. Samples with different concentration of titanium dioxide nanoparticles were prepared by pad-dry-cure method and used in multiple test settings which investigated the presence and effectiveness of applied nanoparticles on fabric. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-Ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet protection and tensile strength were used to investigate the resultant effect. The results demonstrated that titanium dioxide nanoparticles showed effective resistance against ultraviolet rays and provided excellent ultraviolet protection while, little increase in tensile strength of treated fabric was observed.

Author Biographies

  • Abdul Azeem, 1st: National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan 2nd: University of Wollongong, Wollongong
    Ph.D. Scholar Australian Institute of Innovative Materials (AIIM)
  • Sharjeel Abid, National Textile University
    Scientist
  • Zahid Sarwar, Kaunas University of Technology
    Ph.D. Scholar Faculty of Chemical Technology
  • Zohaib Iqbal, National Textile University, Faisalabad
    Textile Processing Department
  • Faheem Khalid, National Textile University, Faisalabad
    Textile Processing Department
  • Muhammad Ahad Haseeb, National Textile University, Faisalabad
    Textile Processing Department
  • Sajid Faheem, Technical University of Liberec
    Department of Material Engineering, Faculty of Textile Engineering
  • Tanveer Hussain, National Textile University, Faisalabad
    Professor Textile Processing Department
  • Usman Munir, Kaunas University of Technology
    Ph.D. Scholar Department of Environmental Technology
  • Muhammad Junaid Saleem, Punjab Tianjin University of Technology, Lahore
    Lecturer, Department of Textile and Fashion Design

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Published

2020-06-12

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2020)

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Scholarly Articles

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