Ag Doping and rGO Coupling of TiO₂ within Polysiloxane Matrix for the Ecofriendly Development of High-Performance Cotton Fabric

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.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1117)
• Pages: 9-15
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-r24xAO
• Online since: March 2024
• Authors: Mohammad Mamunur Rashid, Matija Zorc, Barbara Simončič, Ivan Jerman, Brigita Tomšič*
• Keywords: Doping, High-Performance Fabric, Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO), Self-Cleaning, Silver (Ag), Titanium Dioxide (TiO2), UV Protection

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