Modification of the Cotton Textile Surfaces by the Depositing of Thin Coatings Using the Sol-gel Method

Abstract

In the present research the commercial cotton textile was modified by the sol-gel method to evaluate sol-gel technology suitability for cotton textile modification. The nanosol was deposited on the cotton textile by dipping process. The evaluation of the dipping process for thin zinc oxide coating deposition was made. The sol-gel method for nanosol preparation used in this research to implement zinc oxide coating on the fabric surface is a simple process that can be easily transferred to the textile industry, nanosol can be also applied by conventional coatings techniques used in the textile industry – the application can be implemented by simple dipping process. The zinc oxide coatings were deposited on the textile surface by sol-gel method without deterioration of textile intrinsic properties, such as flexibility, softness and etc. The analysis of the coated textile surface was carried out by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy. Data received by SEM and EDX analyses evince that the deposited coatings are evenly distributed, not only on surface of yarns but in the depth of textile material as well and resistant to the exploitation impact (laundry test). When you are citing the document, use the following link http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/34920