Abstract

Water and soil repellency has been one of the major targetsfor fiber and textile scientists and manufacturers for centuries. Nano scienceis employed for this type of problems. From the nano science self cleaning isthe wonderful technology for dirt-free with other functional finishes. So,through this paper we deals with various mechanisms of self-cleaning and thecoatings, manufacturing methods, and also various functional finishes likeantimicrobial; UV ray finishes which can be imparted with the major advantagesthan the other conventional finishes and application area of this technique.Connection to this limitation, problems with this technique and recommendationsfor the purpose of bringing out new ideas which is incorporated in the self cleaninggarments.

Introduction

Nature has already developed an elegant approach thatcombines chemistry and physics to create super repellant surfaces as well asself cleaning surfaces. "Lotus leaves" is the best example of selfcleaning surfaces. The technology of self-cleaning coatings has developedrapidly in recent years. As a commercial product, their potential is huge andtheir market truly global. Because of the wide range of possible applications.The concept of self cleaning textiles is based on the lotus plant whose leavesare well-known for their ability to self-clean by repelling water and dirt.Now day's peoples are very busy in their work that they do not have time forclean their daily wear cloths also people who are working in kitchens havingheadache to wash their garments. Also military peoples have to survive in suchdrastic condition that they cannot wash their cloths. Nano technology providesa new concept self cleaning textiles which gives self cleaning as well as freshcloths every day, this not only technically benefited but techno economicallyalso benefited. The field of self-cleaning coatings is divided into twocategories: hydrophobic and hydrophilic. These two types of coating both cleanthemselves through the action of water, the former by rolling droplets and thelatter by sheeting water that carries away dirt. Hydrophilic coatings, however,have an additional property: they can chemically break down adsorbed dirt insunlight.

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About the Author

The author isassociated with PSG College of Technology.