Abstract
In this work, TiO2 was applied to cotton fabric by a sol–gel-hydrothermal process. A combination of 3-(trihydroxysilyl) propyl methylphosphonate monosodium salt solution (TPMP) and (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) was used as a matrix to enhance the interfacial interaction between TiO2 and surface of the cotton fibres. During the hydrothermal treatment, silver nitrate (AgNO3) or reduced graphene oxide (rGO) were added to produce Ag-doped TiO2- or rGO-coupled TiO2-coated textiles. The successful application of all investigated components on cotton fabric was confirmed by the analysis of SEM and EDS. The results of UPF determination and self-cleaning activity showed excellent performance of both studied nanocomposite coatings, whereas the use of rGO proved to be better than Ag.
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