Nanoparticle Coatings for UV Protective Textiles

Takuya Tsuzuki; Xungai Wang

doi:10.1108/RJTA-14-02-2010-B002

Nanoparticle Coatings for UV Protective Textiles

Takuya Tsuzuki, Xungai Wang

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Abstract

TAs the intensity of ultraviolet (UV) radiation increases every year, effective methods to block UV rays to protect human skin, plastics, timber and other polymer materials are urgently sought. Textiles serve as important materials for UV protection in many applications. The utilisation of nanoparticles to textile materials has been the object of several studies aimed at producing finished fabrics with different performances. This article reviews the recent advancements in the field of UV blocking textiles and fibers that are functionalised with nanostructured surface coatings. Different types of UV blocking agents are discussed and various examples of UV blocking textiles that utilise zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO ₂ ) are presented. Future challenges, such as wash-fastness and photocatalysis, are also discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	9-20
Number of pages	12
Journal	Research Journal of Textile and Apparel
Volume	14
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-14-02-2010-B002
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Functional Coatings
Nanoparticles
TiO
UPF
UV Blocking
ZnO

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business and International Management
Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Management of Technology and Innovation

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