Current Projects

Multi-functionalization of textile by nanotechnology using inkjet printing process

(Jie Zhao, M. M.C.G. Warmoeskerken, Victoria Dutschk)

Due to the excellent photo-catalytic activities making TiO₂ nanoparticles applicable in many fields such as self-cleaning, anti-bacterial agent, UV protection and environmental purification, a great potential for multi-functionalization of fabrics by TiO₂ nanoparticles is observed. Inkjet printing technique can be used as a novel approach with high efficiency and low cost to deposit TiO₂ nanoparticles on fabric surfaces. In this project, a functional inkjet ink containing TiO₂ nanoparticles which have high affinity to polyester fabrics will be prepared, and textile products will be multi-functionalized by the functional ink using inkjet printing process.

Antibacterial functionalisation of textiles

(U.R. Amrit, M.M.C.G.Warmoeskerken)

The project aims at setting up a standard for testing and labeling of Antibacterial textiles. The new standard is meant to be applied for laundries, textile manufacturers and suppliers as a means of communication and standardization of the functionality. In addition, the project also aims at functionalisation textile surfaces during the process of laundering through various surface modification techniques.

Functionalisation of (bio)polymers
Textile materials with new advanced functionalities (ADVANBIOTEX)
(D. Jocic, M.M.C.G. Warmoeskerken, A.N. Kulkarni, P.Krizman Lavric, B. Tomsic, A. Tourrette, P.Glampedaki)

The ADVANBIOTEX project explores the potential to modify the surface of textile fibres by coating existing textile materials (mostly cellulosics based) with a thin layer of surface modifying systems based on biopolymers (chitosan and other biocompatible polymers – natural or synthetic). Thus, the new advanced material for specific advanced applications (e.g. medical, safety and care) will be created, containing fibres with conventional properties, but with advanced functionalities and/or environmental responsiveness implemented by the modification of a very thin surface layer of the material. The focus of the project is on: finding the adequate form of effective surface modifying system (nano- or microparticles, emulsions, films and hydrogels) based on a biocompatible polymer; increasing of surface adhesion of existing textile fibres in order to obtain durable coating; and integrating surface modifying system into fabric structure with sufficient durability and still retaining the effectiveness of the surface modifying system.

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Home Staff Research Foundation for Engineering of Fibrous Smart Materials Publications Press Search	Current Projects Multi-functionalization of textile by nanotechnology using inkjet printing process (Jie Zhao, M. M.C.G. Warmoeskerken, Victoria Dutschk) Due to the excellent photo-catalytic activities making TiO₂ nanoparticles applicable in many fields such as self-cleaning, anti-bacterial agent, UV protection and environmental purification, a great potential for multi-functionalization of fabrics by TiO₂ nanoparticles is observed. Inkjet printing technique can be used as a novel approach with high efficiency and low cost to deposit TiO₂ nanoparticles on fabric surfaces. In this project, a functional inkjet ink containing TiO₂ nanoparticles which have high affinity to polyester fabrics will be prepared, and textile products will be multi-functionalized by the functional ink using inkjet printing process. Antibacterial functionalisation of textiles (U.R. Amrit, M.M.C.G.Warmoeskerken) The project aims at setting up a standard for testing and labeling of Antibacterial textiles. The new standard is meant to be applied for laundries, textile manufacturers and suppliers as a means of communication and standardization of the functionality. In addition, the project also aims at functionalisation textile surfaces during the process of laundering through various surface modification techniques. Functionalisation of (bio)polymers Textile materials with new advanced functionalities (ADVANBIOTEX) (D. Jocic, M.M.C.G. Warmoeskerken, A.N. Kulkarni, P.Krizman Lavric, B. Tomsic, A. Tourrette, P.Glampedaki) The ADVANBIOTEX project explores the potential to modify the surface of textile fibres by coating existing textile materials (mostly cellulosics based) with a thin layer of surface modifying systems based on biopolymers (chitosan and other biocompatible polymers – natural or synthetic). Thus, the new advanced material for specific advanced applications (e.g. medical, safety and care) will be created, containing fibres with conventional properties, but with advanced functionalities and/or environmental responsiveness implemented by the modification of a very thin surface layer of the material. The focus of the project is on: finding the adequate form of effective surface modifying system (nano- or microparticles, emulsions, films and hydrogels) based on a biocompatible polymer; increasing of surface adhesion of existing textile fibres in order to obtain durable coating; and integrating surface modifying system into fabric structure with sufficient durability and still retaining the effectiveness of the surface modifying system.