Abstract
At present, nanotechnology is a priority in research in several nations due to its massive capability and financial impact. However, due to the uncertainties and abnormalities in shape, size, and chemical compositions, the existence of certain nanomaterials may lead to dangerous effects on the human health and environment. The present review includes the different advanced applications of nanomaterials in textiles industries, as well as their associated environmental and health risks. The four main textile industry fields using nanomaterials, nanofinishing, nanocoatings, nanofibers, and nanocomposites, are analyzed. Different functional textiles with nanomaterials are also briefly reviewed. Most textile materials are in direct and prolonged contact with our skin. Hence, the influence of carcinogenic and toxic substances that are available in textiles must be comprehensively examined. Proper recognition of the conceivable benefits and accidental hazards of nanomaterials to our surroundings is significant for pursuing its development in the forthcoming years. The conclusions of the current paper are anticipated to increase awareness on the possible influence of nanomaterial-containing textile wastes and the significance of better regulations in regards to the ultimate disposal of these wastes.
Highlights
The idea of nanotechnology was initially presented by Richard Feynman in the year 1959, through his speech “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom”, which was delivered at an American PhysicalSociety conference, at the California Institute of Technology (Feynman, 1959, [1])
The results demonstrated that a majority of the nanoparticles could enhance the flame retardant properties and thermal stability of the textile polymers
The test results showed that a suitable inclusion of nano-silica into the conventional intumescent flame retardant system could enhance the fire protection properties of cotton fabric- intumescent flame retardant system to a definite extent, it led to a reduction in the thermal stability of the system
Summary
The idea of nanotechnology was initially presented by Richard Feynman in the year 1959, through his speech “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom”, which was delivered at an American Physical. The two typical fabrication methods utilized are “top-down” and “bottom-up” These days, nanotechnology contributes to the prospective opportunities in developing improved materials with advanced properties for utilization in different application fields. The engineered nanomaterials are being examined extensively by research institutes as well as industries for improving prevailing functions in products together with implementing new ones. Regardless of such developments in nanomaterial technology, data regarding the probable effects of nanomaterials on human health and the environment has been inadequate until now (Kumar et al, 2018, [6]) (Mishra et al, 2018, [7]), (Kumar et al, 2018, [8]). We have comprehensively studied the hazardous effects of textile field nanomaterials on human health and the environment
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