The Functionalization of Activated Polyester Fabrics with Chitosan—Changes in Zeta Potential and Moisture Management
Ivana Čorak, Anita Tarbuk, Tihana Dekanić, Dominik Sikorski, Zbigniew Draczyński · 2024
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Ivana Čorak and co-authors coated polyester fabric with chitosan, a natural polymer, and tracked the changes in a 2024 study. Textile makers want greener finishes that add function without hazardous chemicals. Chitosan, drawn from chitin in shells, is body-friendly, absorbs well, and fights microbes, which suits clothing and medical cloth.
The team first activated the polyester surface so the coating would stick, then applied chitosan and tested durability. They measured surface charge and how the fabric handles moisture, two traits that decide comfort and further dye or finish uptake. The results show what the coating changes and how long it lasts through washing. The work supports sustainable fabric finishing with a renewable material.
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| CREATOR | Ivana Čorak, Anita Tarbuk, Tihana Dekanić, Dominik Sikorski, Zbigniew Draczyński |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 41 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |