| Title: | Influence of cross-linkers on the wash resistance of chitosan-functionalized polyester fabrics |
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| Authors: | ID Pušić, Tanja (Author)
ID Bušac, Tea (Author)
ID Volmajer Valh, Julija (Author) |
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| Files: |  polymers-16-02365.pdf (17,25 MB)
MD5: 8952CD620E3D77A269CFA0EDD3902E92
 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/16/2365
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FS - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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| Abstract: | This study investigates the wash resistance of polyester fabrics functionalized with chitosan,
a biopolymer known for its biocompatibility, non-toxicity, biodegradability and environmentally
friendly properties. The interaction of chitosan with synthetic polymers, such as polyester, often
requires surface treatment due to the weak natural affinity between the two materials. To improve
the interaction and stability of chitosan on polyester, alkaline hydrolysis of the polyester fabric was
used as a surface treatment method. The effectiveness of using cross-linking agents 1,2,3,4-butane
tetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) and hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) in combination with ammonium
persulphate (APS) to improve the stability of chitosan on polyester during washing was investigated.
The wash resistance of polyester fabrics functionalized with chitosan was tested after 1, 5 and
10 washes with a standard ECE detergent. Staining tests were carried out to evaluate the retention of
chitosan on the fabric. The results showed that polyester fabrics functionalized with chitosan without
cross-linkers exhibited better wash resistance than the fabrics treated with crosslinkers.
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| Keywords: | polyster, functionalization, chitosan, cross-linkers, stability, washing |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 22.07.2024 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 18.08.2024 |
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| Publication date: | 21.08.2024 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2024 |
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| Number of pages: | 15 str. |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 16, iss. 16, [atricle no.] 2365 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-90598  |
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| UDC: | 677.017:544.7 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2073-4360 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 206806275 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/polym16162365 |
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| Copyright: | © 2024 by the authors |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 10.09.2024 |
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| Downloads: | 33 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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