Event Title
Nanoclay coating for textile fibers (coloring and flame retardant enhancement)
Document Type
PowerPoint Presentation
Location
University Hall Lobby
Start Date
13-2-2020 9:30 AM
End Date
13-2-2020 11:30 AM
Description
Self-assembly coating of micro and nanoparticles is introduced as the underlying principle for coating textiles (cotton) for enhanced color vibrancy and flame retardancy. Halloysite clay nanotubes formed by rolled sheets of aluminosilicate kaolin coat the cotton fibers to provide protection. Prior to application, clay nanotubes were loaded with selected dyes. The simple process is based on a 3-minute application of 1 wt% aqueous dispersion of color/drug loaded halloysite resulting in a ca. 3 μm thick uniform cotton fiber surface coating. This technique, which utilizes a safe, biocompatible and inexpensive material, is a viable option for textile dye formulations.
Recommended Citation
Guzman, T., "Nanoclay coating for textile fibers (coloring and flame retardant enhancement)" (2020). Undergraduate Research Symposium. 20.
https://digitalcommons.latech.edu/undergraduate-research-symposium/2020/poster-presentations/20
Nanoclay coating for textile fibers (coloring and flame retardant enhancement)
University Hall Lobby
Self-assembly coating of micro and nanoparticles is introduced as the underlying principle for coating textiles (cotton) for enhanced color vibrancy and flame retardancy. Halloysite clay nanotubes formed by rolled sheets of aluminosilicate kaolin coat the cotton fibers to provide protection. Prior to application, clay nanotubes were loaded with selected dyes. The simple process is based on a 3-minute application of 1 wt% aqueous dispersion of color/drug loaded halloysite resulting in a ca. 3 μm thick uniform cotton fiber surface coating. This technique, which utilizes a safe, biocompatible and inexpensive material, is a viable option for textile dye formulations.