Research PaperNanocomposites based on chitosan/silver/clay for durable multi-functional properties of cotton fabrics
Introduction
Textiles development arises greatly in clothing, firefighter uniform, military garments and medicinal coating in order to make our lives harmless and relaxed (Kuklane, 2000). By virtue of its features of softness, breathability, and capability to absorb moisture (Jiang et al., 2015), cotton fabric is extensively used to harvest apparel, home furnishings and varies industrial products. Conversely, a vital drawback of cotton fabric is related to the cost effect for its chemical finishing. Additionally, the high sensitivity regarding flammability and infections of untreated cotton fabrics detract from their use (Nguyen et al., 2013). This, indeed, calls for the necessity of finishing cotton fabrics for its application in medicinal and military garments with new chemicals particularly that have many multifunctional properties (Ristić et al., 2011) and cost effective as substitutes for the conventional high cost materials (Sanchez, Belleville, Popall, & Nicole, 2011).
In common practice, nowadays the application of inorganic nanoparticles on textiles is considered to be a good alternative to conventional materials and as a consequence they provide a new opportunity for the multi- functional modification of fibers (Sanchez et al., 2011). For the sake of achieving this purpose, a great deal of studies was conducted aiming at coating nanoparticles on cotton using different methods. Of these methods mention is made of the following; (a) treatment with dispersion of nano-oxides (El-Naggar, Shaheen, Zaghloul, El-Rafie, & Hebeish, 2016; El-Naggar, Hassabo, Mohamed, & Shaheen, 2017; Mohamed et al., 2016, Mohamed et al., 2017; Shaheen, El-Naggar, Abdelgawad, & Hebeish, 2016). (b) grafting of particles (Ye et al., 2005); (c) pre-treatment of fibers with corona discharge (Ryu, Wakida, & Takagishi, 1991; Ye et al., 2005); (d) gamma irradiation (Nair & Laurencin, 2007), (e) UV irradiation (Shameli et al., 2010), (f) ultrasound vibration (Montazer & Seifollahzadeh, 2011); (g) plasma process to enhance coating of nano-particles (Shi et al., 2011); (h) functionalization by inorganic sol–gel coating (Shi et al., 2011) and (i) layer-by-layer deposition method (Dotzauer, Dai, Sun, & Bruening, 2006; Pastoriza-Santos et al., 2000). In current investigation, emphasis is placed on the use of a three – component nanocomposite, namely chitosan/AgNPs/clay in a single step process for finishing of cotton fabrics. Existence of chitosan is a must as it acts as stabilizer and reducing agent for conversion of the Ag+ to Ag0 which forms ultimately silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The as prepared AgNPs are responsible for conferring on cotton fabrics the antimicrobial and enhance the dyeing properties. On the other hand, the function of clay is to accentuate the flame retardant and thermal stability of the untreated flammable cotton fabrics.
Intensive research efforts have been made for the green synthesis of ex situ and in situ metal (Yan, Abdelgawad, El-Naggar, & Rojas, 2016) and metal oxide nanoparticles (El-Naggar et al., 2016; Shaheen et al., 2016) for finishing cellulosic based textiles (Emam, Rehan, Mashaly, & Ahmed, 2016; Rehan et al., 2017; Rehan, Mashaly, Mowafi, El-Kheir, & Emam, 2015; Shameli et al., 2010). It is well established that the green environmental synthesis includes three main steps: selection of solvent medium, reducing agent, and nontoxic compound for stabilization of these metal nanoparticles. Also, required is an economic, commercially viable, and environmentally green route for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles (Khan et al., 2016, Shameli et al., 2010; Vigneshwaran, Nachane, Balasubramanya, & Varadarajan, 2006). There are several methods which are used for the preparation of metal nanoparticles; these methods comprise chemical reduction (El-Rafie et al., 2011; Guzmán, Dille, & Godet, 2009; Hebeish et al., 2011; Hebeish, El-Rafie, EL-Sheikh, Seleem, & El-Naggar, 2014), chemical vapor deposition (Swihart, 2003), electrochemical (Yin, Ma, Wang, & Chen, 2003), microorganism reduction (Shahverdi, Minaeian, Shahverdi, Jamalifar, & Nohi, 2007) and photo-reduction by UV radiation (Jia, Zeng, Song, An, & Zhao, 2006; Xu, Qiao, Qiu, & Chen, 2008).
With the above need in mind, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can be synthesized using a variety of green irradiation methods in aqueous solution in the presence of environmental benign carbohydrate polymer; viz. chitosan (Cs) as stabilizing agent for the prepared AgNPs. Experiments are designed to use the photochemical reduction method for producing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) because it is more convenient and environmental friendly than either chemical or physical methods. The synthesis is undertaken in the presence of chitosan (Cs) as stabilizing agent. Cs has been submitted to extensive investigation as a natural polysaccharide biopolymer derived from naturally occurring chitin.
The presence of active amino and hydroxyl groups renders chitosan (Cs) to be a unique polycationic chelating agent (Kong, Chen, Xing, & Park, 2010). Cs is widely used in various fields including medicine, textile finishing, medical and agricultures (Lim & Hudson, 2003). It is also reported that Cs/AgNPs composite has been used as finishing agent for antibacterial. In addition to the flammability and lack of the thermal stability of cotton fabrics, there is an urgent need to modify the surface of cotton fabrics with flame retardant materials. It was reported that there are some compounds such as halogenated additives and boron containing additives are used before in flame retardancy of cotton fabrics (H. Yang, Wang, Lei, Fei, & Xin, 2012). The drawbacks for using these compounds mainly focusing on that halogenated compound release the gas that is harmful to human bodies and the environment (Tai et al., 2012)and the boron containing flame retardant restricted due to its lack of durability (Martin, Ronda, & Cadiz, 2006). Hence, there is a necessity need to develop an environmentally friendly and effective approach to flame retardant finishing of cotton fabrics. Clays are natural and environmentally benign materials with high specific surface area (Shahidi & Ghoranneviss, 2014) and they are widely applied in many fields because of its good mechanical properties, thermal stability and flame retardant properties. Sodium Montmorillonite (Na-MMT) is inorganic mineral clay. The flame retardant study of MMT applied to textile fiber has attracted much attention in recent years, it has not any adverse effects in animals or humans (Cao et al., 2014). In most of prior arts silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) or chitosan (Cs) had a single use as antibacterial agent. In our current study, the target is to prepare multipurpose nanocomposite based on Cs, AgNPs and clay for antibacterial, UV protection, thermal stability and flame retardant applications.
The novelty in this research work is to compare the effect of Cs/AgNPs and Cs/AgNPs/clay nanocomposites on the cotton fabrics. In addition, the work was prolonged to characterize these treated fabrics to be multifunctional fabrics.
Therefore, In the present work, experiments are designed for multi-functionalization of cotton fabrics through conducting the following intensive studies:
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Green synthesis and characterization of chitosan/AgNPs/clay nanocomposite under UV radiation for different times (1, 2 and 4 h); The particle size and spherical shape of AgNPs was evaluated by using UV–vis and TEM techniques.
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Application of the two as synthesized nanocomposites independently to the cotton fabric.
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Comparison among the two nanocomposites with respect to their intimate association with the in depth cotton fibre – fabric surfaces and the onset of this on multi-functionalization of cotton.
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Characterization of the cotton fabrics before and after multi-functionalization using Fourier transform infrared analysis (FTIR), filed emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
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The work was extended to evaluate the controlled release of fragrance, antimicrobial activities, flame retardant and UV protection of the treated cotton fabrics.
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Materials
All reagents used in this work were of analytic grade and employed as received without further purification. AgNO3 (99.98%) was used as the silver precursor, and obtained from Merck (Darmstadt, Germany). Chitosan (Cs) with Low molecular weight (Mw = 30 KDa and 97% degree of deacetylation. was obtained from VansonTR Company (USA).) Glacial acetic acid (HAC, 99%) were obtained from Sigma-Aldrich (St. Louis, Mo, USA). Sodium Montmorillonite (Na-MMT) clay was purchased from Sigma Co. (USA). All the
The reduction of silver salt by UV radiation and formation of AgNPs in the vicinity of Cs matrix
Silver salt reduction by chemical methods possibly causes environmental toxicity and biological hazards. This stimulates the need of development of a green method for synthesis of AgNPs. It is understandable that the UV radiation method constitutes environment and cleaner approach for reduction of the silver salt than the chemical method is desired. The UV radiation method can provide more convenient and a cleaner approach.
It is well established that Cs acquire very high affinity towards metal
Conclusion
Research adopted in current work is undertaken with a view to effect super functionalities of the cotton fabrics using chitosan/AgNPs and chitosan/AgNPs/clay nanocomposites. Long systematic research comprising basic and practical aspects of achieving the goal are exercised through submitting the cotton fabrics independently to the nanocomposites under investigation. Green synthesis of the nanocomposites and their techniques of application allows the finishing treatment to be carried out in one
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