Antimicrobial and Self-cleaning Textiles using Nanotechnology

Abstract

The present article review is pertaining to recent developments in antimicrobial and self-cleaning textiles using nanotechnology. Nanosized metal and metal oxide particles in single use or aided by other means are emphasized as versatile tools to achieve such properties. Mechanisms involved in effecting self-cleaning as well as antimicrobial functional characteristics to different textile material are reported. Also reported are the impacts of these characteristics on the performance of the textile products. Moreover, future research and developmental works are envisioned. This concept means we can be protecting ourselves from diseases by preventing pollution and microbial effect to our bodies. So, we not need to any drugs.

Citation

El-Khatib, E.M. (2012), "Antimicrobial and Self-cleaning Textiles using Nanotechnology", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp. 156-174. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-16-03-2012-B016