Abstract
The use of ZnO for the functionalization of textile substrates is growing rapidly, since it can provide unique multifunctional properties, such as photocatalytic self-cleaning, antimicrobial activity, UV protection, flame retardancy, thermal insulation and moisture management, hydrophobicity, and electrical conductivity. This paper aims to review the recent progress in the fabrication of ZnO-functionalized textiles, with an emphasis on understanding the specificity and mechanisms of ZnO action that impart individual properties to the textile fibers. The most common synthesis and application processes of ZnO to textile substrates are summarized. The influence of ZnO concentration, particle size and shape on ZnO functionality is presented. The importance of doping and coupling procedures to enhance ZnO performance is highlighted. The need to use binding and seeding agents to increase the durability of ZnO coatings is expressed. In addition to functional properties, the cytotoxicity of ZnO coatings is also discussed. Future directions in the use of ZnO for textile functionalization are identified as well.
Highlights
Functional coatings aim to enhance the properties and performance of textile substrates as well as to introduce new textile functions
If ZnO particles (ZnO Ps) are present on the surface of textile fibers, ZnO is capable of photodegrading various organic colored and colorless dirt stains when it encounters them [116]
The results showed thatthat the photocatalytic degradation activityactivity of ZnO-coated textile substrates resultsalso showed the photocatalytic degradation of ZnO-coated textile increased with increasing surface porosity, roughness, specific surface area, and hydrophilicity substrates increased with increasing surface porosity, roughness, specific surface area, and
Summary
Functional coatings aim to enhance the properties and performance of textile substrates as well as to introduce new textile functions. Since biosynthesis of ZnO NPs as an eco-friendly technology without toxic chemicals using different plant these green routes are especially important for biomedical applications, the photocatalytic, antibacterial, extracts, microorganisms and other biomolecules was thoroughly reviewed [29,30,31]. Since these green antifungal, drugespecially delivery, important anticancer,for antidiabetic, well as bioimaging activities routes are biomedicalanti-inflammatory applications, the as photocatalytic, antibacterial, of ZnO.
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