International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(6), P. 961 - 1003
Published: Aug. 3, 2024
Purpose
Nanotechnology
(NT)
advancements
in
personal
protective
textiles
(PPT)
or
equipment
(PPE)
have
alleviated
spread
and
transmission
of
this
highly
contagious
viral
disease,
enabled
enhancement
PPE,
thereby
fortifying
antiviral
behavior.
Design/methodology/approach
Review
a
series
state
the
art
research
papers
on
subject
matter.
Findings
This
paper
expounds
novel
nanotechnological
polymeric
textile
composites,
emerging
applications
fight
against
COVID-19
pandemic.
Research
limitations/implications
As
panacea
to
“public
droplet
prevention,”
proven
be
potentially
effective
as
environmental
barriers
(EDBs).
Practical
implications
PPT
form
healthcare
materials
including
surgical
face
masks
(SFMs),
gloves,
goggles,
respirators,
gowns,
uniforms,
scrub-suits
other
apparels
play
critical
role
hindering
spreading
“oral-respiratory
contamination”
both
within
outside
hospitals.
Social
When
used
double-layers,
display
effectiveness
SFMs
surgical-fabrics,
which
reduces
<10
cm,
circumference
∼0.3%.
Originality/value
NT
through
nanoparticles,
sensor
integration
enhanced
versatile
sensory
capabilities,
robotics,
flame
retardancy,
self-cleaning,
electrical
conductivity,
flexibility
comfort,
availing
it
for
health,
medical,
sporting,
advanced
engineering,
pharmaceuticals,
aerospace,
military,
automobile,
food
agricultural
applications,
more.
Therefore,
recently
trends
influence
engineering
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(14), P. 4755 - 4832
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Diversification
of
polymer
waste
recycling
is
one
the
solutions
to
improve
current
environmental
scenario.
Upcycling
a
promising
strategy
for
converting
into
molecular
intermediates
and
high-value
products.
Although
catalytic
transformations
small
molecules
have
been
actively
discussed,
methods
characteristics
upcycling
new
materials
not
yet
addressed.
Recently,
functionalisation
wastes
(polyethylene
terephthalate
bottles,
polypropylene
surgical
masks,
rubber
tires,
etc.)
their
conversion
with
enhanced
functionality
proposed
as
an
appealing
alternative
dealing
recycling/treatment.
In
this
review,
term
'functional
upcycling'
introduced
designate
any
method
post-polymerisation
modification
or
surface
without
considerable
chain
destruction
produce
upcycled
material
added
value.
This
review
explores
functional
detailed
consideration
most
common
polymers,
i.e.,
polystyrene,
poly(methyl
methacrylate),
polyethylene,
polypropylene,
polyurethane,
polyethylene
terephthalate,
polyvinyl
chloride,
polycarbonate,
rubber.
We
discuss
composition
plastic
waste,
reactivity,
available
physical/chemical
agents
modification,
interconnection
between
properties
application.
To
date,
successfully
applied
adsorbents
(including
CO2),
catalysts,
electrode
energy
storage
sensing,
demonstrating
high
Importantly,
reviewed
reports
indicated
that
specific
performance
generally
comparable
higher
than
similar
prepared
from
virgin
feedstock.
All
these
advantages
promote
diversification
approach
against
postprocessing
employed
waste.
Finally,
identify
limitations
suggest
future
scope
research
each
polymer,
we
comparatively
analysed
aspects
those
chemical
mechanical
recycling,
considering
resource
costs,
toxicity
used
chemicals,
footprint,
value
product.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 4951 - 4951
Published: March 3, 2023
There
is
growing
concern
about
the
use
of
plastic
in
packaging
for
food
materials,
as
this
results
increased
waste
materials
environment.
To
counter
this,
alternative
sources
that
are
natural
and
based
on
eco-friendly
proteins
have
been
widely
investigated
their
potential
application
other
industries
sector.
Sericin,
a
silk
protein
usually
discarded
large
quantities
by
sericulture
textile
during
degumming
process
manufacturing
from
cocoons,
can
be
explored
its
sectors
functional
component
items.
Hence,
repurposing
result
reduced
economic
costs
environmental
waste.
Sericin
extracted
cocoon
possesses
several
useful
amino
acids,
such
aspartic
acid,
glycine,
serine.
Likewise,
sericin
strongly
hydrophilic,
property
confers
effective
biological
biocompatible
characteristics,
including
antibacterial,
antioxidant,
anticancer,
anti-tyrosinase
properties.
When
used
combination
with
biomaterials,
has
proved
to
manufacture
films
or
coating
materials.
In
review,
characteristics
food-sector
discussed
detail.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 102 - 102
Published: Jan. 17, 2022
Lockdown
has
been
installed
due
to
the
fast
spread
of
COVID-19,
and
several
challenges
have
occurred.
Active
packaging
was
considered
a
sustainable
option
for
mitigating
risks
food
systems
during
COVID-19.
Biopolymeric-based
active
incorporating
release
compounds
with
antimicrobial
antioxidant
activity
represents
an
innovative
solution
increasing
shelf
life
maintaining
quality
transportation
from
producers
consumers.
However,
requires
certain
physical,
chemical,
mechanical
performances,
which
biopolymers
such
as
proteins,
polysaccharides,
lipids
not
satisfied.
In
addition,
low
stability
can
easily
burst
when
added
directly
into
biopolymeric
materials.
Due
these
drawbacks,
encapsulation
lipid-based,
polymeric-based,
nanoclay-based
nanocarriers
currently
captured
increased
interest.
Nanocarriers
protect
control
enhance
performance
matrices.
The
aim
this
manuscript
is
provide
overview
regarding
benefits
released
compound-loaded
in
developing
biopolymeric-based
properties.
improve
properties
matrix
increase
bioactivity
compounds.
Furthermore,
COVID-19
pandemic
brief
post-COVID-19
scenario
were
also
mentioned.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. 88 - 88
Published: July 4, 2022
Surface
bacterial
fouling
has
become
an
urgent
global
challenge
that
calls
for
resilient
solutions.
Despite
the
effectiveness
in
combating
invasion,
antibiotics
are
susceptible
to
causing
microbial
antibiotic
resistance
threatens
human
health
and
compromises
medication
efficacy.
In
nature,
many
organisms
have
evolved
a
myriad
of
surfaces
with
specific
physicochemical
properties
combat
bacteria
diverse
environments,
providing
important
inspirations
implementing
bioinspired
approaches.
This
review
highlights
representative
natural
antibacterial
discusses
their
corresponding
mechanisms,
including
repelling
adherent
through
tailoring
surface
wettability
mechanically
killing
via
engineering
textures.
Following
this,
we
present
recent
progress
active
passive
strategies.
Finally,
biomedical
applications
prospects
these
discussed.
