Techno-science of some recently introduced nano finishes fortextile substrates has been reviewed. The logic of using low molecular weightfibre- reactive fluorocarbons that form the basis of Nano-Care™ finish toimpart durable hydrophobic-oleophobic characteristics to fabrics, as describedin a patented literature, has been discussed. Super-hydrophobicity as exhibitedby lotus leaves and the finishes to get self-cleaning textile fabrics based onthe Lotus Effect™ have been covered giving some typical recipes. Mechanisms proposed to explain the photo-catalytic self-cleaning effect of TiO2 have beendescribed. Developments in the production and evaluation of nano silver andwound care devices based on antimicrobial activity of silver have been coveredin detail.
Keywords: Acticoat™, Antimicrobial, Lotus Effect™, Nano-Care™,Nanosphere™, Photo-catalytic™, Super-hydrophobicity, Self-cleaningfabric, Whiskers
About the Author:
The author is associated with the Department of TextileTechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.
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