textile – TechConnect Briefs

Nanopalladium – Wool: A Novel Fibre for Multifunctional

Fonseca-Paris C., Johnston J.H., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

The development of new functional textiles based on composite materials of natural fibres and nanomaterials have become of increasing interest within both academic and industrial sectors. The inherent properties of their all precursor components can [...]

Antibacterial activity on Polyamide and Natural fabrics using Low Temperature Plasma

Shahidi S., Rashidi A., Wiener J., Ghoranneviss M., I.A. University, IR

Polyamide (PA) synthetic textiles are among the most used fibers in the biomedical textile field [1]. Wounds often provide a favorable environment for the colonization of microorganisms. In order to improve the opportunity for wound [...]

Gold Nanoparticles as Colourants in High Fashion Fabrics and Textiles

Johnston J.H., Richardson M.J., Burridge K.A., Kelly F.M., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

Gold nanoparticles which exhibit different colours due to surface plasmon resonance scattering effects are used here as stable colourants on wool and synthetic fibres. This provides the exciting opportunity to link nanoscience with high value [...]

Poly(acrylic) acid-coated Silver Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Textile Finishing

Falletta E., Bonini M., Fratini E., Lo Nostro A., Lo Nostro P., Becheri A., Lo Nostro A., Lo Nostro P., Baglioni P., University of Florence, IT

The synthesis of silver nanoparticles was obtained through two different methods and using different poly(acrylic) acids as templating agents. Cotton, wool, and polyester fabrics were treated with the nanoparticles, and their antimicrobial performances were tested [...]

Nano-Tecture: Developing Smart Skins in Architecture

Ataman O., Trautmann J., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, US

This paper surveys a brief history of architectural skin materials and presents an ongoing research project about the development of the materials and fabrication concepts for a fundamentally new class of architectural composite. This type [...]