Preparation of stable dispersion of ZnO nanorods and its application on cotton fabric for functional properties

17th World Textile Conference AUTEX 2017 - Shaping the Future of Textiles

Ashraf, M.^1 ; Hussain, T.^1 ; Tabassum, M.^1 ; Javid, A.^1

Functional Textiles Research Group, National Textile University, Sheikhu Pura Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan^1

关键词: Anti-bacterial activity;    Function of time;    Functional properties;    Functionalized;    ITS applications;    Stabilizing effects;    Stable dispersions;    Systematic study;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/254/10/102003/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/254/10/102003

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

In this systematic study, we describe the influence of various surfactants and polymers on aggregation stability of ZnO nanorods. Triton X-100, PVP and PVA were used to disperse nanorods. The surfactant/polymer stabilizing effect was monitored using the sedimentation study and photographic methods based on the decrease in the height of the interface as a function of time. The dispersion of nanorods when applied to cotton fabric, it exhibited functional properties like antibacterial activity and UV protection. The morphologies of nanorods and functionalized cotton were characterized by using SEM.