Naslov
EDA Modified PET Fabric Treated with Activated Natural Zeolite Nanoparticles

Autori
Grancarić, Anamarija ; Tarbuk, Anita

Izvornik
Materials Technology (1066-7857) 24 (2009), 1; 58-63

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
PET; Surface modification; Alkaline hydrolysis; EDA; Zeolite; Nanoparticles; UV Protection

Sažetak
Textile modification for achieving materials for human performance (medical, protective and sports) is one of the guidance for future textile development in Europe. The present paper shows results of the modification of polyester surface with nanoparticles of activated natural zeolite for achieving better UV protection. For this purpose the polyester fabric from poly(ethylene terphthalate) for summer clothing was modified by alkaline hydrolysis, EDA (ethylenediamine) aminolysis and natural zeolite nanoparticle treatment. Alkali hydrolysis modifies the surface of polyester fabric resulting in silk-like textiles but ester-imine exchange by EDA results in surface amine functionalisation while silk-like look is maintained. Optical brightening increases fabric whiteness and UV protection, as well as aditionally showing synergistic effects with zeolite. For testing durability of the treatments fabrics were washed.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tekstilna tehnologija

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