Synthesis of a water-based TEOS–PDMS sol–gel coating for hydrophobic cotton and polyester fabrics
Nurul Hidayah Abu Bakar, Wan Norfazilah Wan Ismail, Hartina Mohd Yusop, Noreen Farzuhana Mohd Zulkifli
Abstract
TEOS–PDMS coating was synthesized without any organic solvent. While it exhibited good durability in high temperatures and abrasion tests, further refinement is necessary to mitigate the decline in hydrophobicity resulting from washing cycles.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCoatingAbrasion (mechanical)PolyesterDurabilitySolventChemical engineeringWater repellentOrganic solventSuperhydrophobic coatingPolymer chemistryPolymer scienceComposite materialOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceEngineeringSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications