Titanium dioxide and fluoropolymer-based coating for smart fabrics with antimicrobial and water-repellent properties
Oratai Jongprateep, Chitlada Mani-Lata, Yosita Sakunrak, Krittanant Audcharuk, Tithametha Narapong, Kasidit Janbooranapinij, Siraprapa Pitiphattharabun, Amornrat Lertworasirikul, Apirat Laobuthee, Naris Thengchaisri, Hiroharu Ajiro, Hiroaki Yoshida, Gasidit Panomsuwan
Abstract
, before and after 10 wash cycles of the fabric. In wetting angle measurements, the contact angles of water droplets on the fabric ranged from 120° to 139°. A water repellency test confirmed that the coated fabrics retained their water-repellent property after 10 wash cycles.
Topics & Concepts
FluoropolymerWater repellentTitanium dioxideCoatingAntimicrobialMaterials scienceFabricationComposite materialOrganic chemistryChemistryPolymerMedicinePathologyAlternative medicineTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsPolymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and Irradiation