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
Macromol—A Journal of Macromolecular Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 1 - 27
Published: Dec. 23, 2022
Active
packaging
has
played
a
significant
role
in
consumers’
health
and
green
environment
over
the
years.
Synthetic
polymers,
such
as
poly(ethylene
terephthalate)
(PET),
polyethylene
(PE),
polypropylene
(PP),
polystyrene,
poly(vinyl
chloride)
(PVC),
polycarbonate
(PC),
poly(lactic
acid)
(PLA),
etc.,
naturally
derived
ones,
cellulose,
starch,
chitosan,
are
extensively
used
materials
due
to
their
broad
range
of
desired
properties
(transparence,
processability,
gas
barrier
properties,
mechanical
strength,
etc.).
In
recent
years,
food
field
been
challenged
deliver
products
free
from
microbes
that
cause
hazards.
However,
most
polymers
lack
properties.
Owing
this,
active
agents
antimicrobial
antioxidants
have
broadly
potential
additives
substrates,
increase
shelf
life,
quality
safety
products.
Both
synthetic
agents,
Ag,
Cu,
ZnO,
TiO2,
nanoclays,
natural
essential
oils,
catechin,
curcumin,
tannin,
gallic
acid,
exhibit
spectrum
antioxidant
effects,
while
restricting
growth
harmful
microbes.
Various
bulk
processing
techniques
developed
years
produce
appropriate
add
on
polymer
matrices
or
surface.
Among
these
techniques,
extrusion
molding
is
method
for
mass
production
with
incorporated
into
injection
molding,
thermoforming,
blow
electrospinning,
lower
extent.
This
review
intends
study
effects
various
polymeric
substrates
technologies
involved
packaging.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(19), P. 4042 - 4042
Published: Sept. 27, 2022
Consumers
are
now
more
concerned
about
food
safety
and
hygiene
following
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
Antimicrobial
packaging
has
attracted
increased
interest
by
reducing
contamination
of
surfaces
to
deliver
quality
safe
while
maintaining
shelf
life.
Active
materials
reduce
or
inhibit
viral
activity
in
packaged
foods
on
mostly
prepared
using
solvent
casting,
but
very
few
demonstrate
antiviral
animal
origin,
which
important
human
diet.
Incorporation
silver
nanoparticles,
essential
oils
natural
plant
extracts
as
antimicrobial
agents
in/on
polymeric
matrices
provides
improved
antifungal,
antibacterial
properties.
This
paper
reviews
recent
developments
incorporating
synthetic
compounds
preparation
methods
including
extrusion,
casting
surface
modification
treatment
for
coating
their
applications
several
(i.e.,
bakery
products,
fruits
vegetables,
meat
fish
seafood
milk
dairy
foods).
Findings
showed
that
material
films,
coated
pouches
exhibited
efficient
vitro
lower
real
systems.
depends
(i)
polar
non-polar
components,
(ii)
interactions
between
polymer
(iii)
environmental
conditions
active
films
relative
humidity,
oxygen
water
vapor
permeability
temperature)
impact
migration
diffusion
foods.
Knowledge
gained
from
plethora
existing
studies
polymers
can
be
effectively
utilized
develop
multifunctional
protect
products
SARS-CoV-2
contamination.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(2), P. 2394 - 2400
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Superstrength
and
high-performance
textiles
hold
significant
potential
in
the
aviation
industry,
sporting
goods,
extreme
environment
applications.
In
contrast,
microorganisms
that
can
survive
on
dry
fabric
surfaces
for
several
months
pose
a
threat
to
human
health;
thus,
it
is
crucial
exploit
antibacterial
textiles.
However,
antimicrobial
prepared
by
incorporating
functional
elements
onto
surface
of
fabrics
are
vulnerable
degradation
due
peeling
compounds
after
prolonged
operation.
Here,
we
present
facile
approach
situ
grown
zeolite
imidazole
framework
8
(ZIF-8)
crystal
particles
basalt
fibers
(BF)
solution
impregnation
method,
which
ZIF-8
intensely
grafted
with
large
number
hydroxyl
groups
fibers.
The
fiber
exhibits
excellent
properties
against
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Gram-negative
Escherichia
coli,
Gram-positive
Staphylococcus
aureus.
Furthermore,
stable
uniform
distribution
endows
originally
hydrophilic
BF
hydrophobicity.
Simultaneously,
powerful
coordination
between
provides
outstanding
air/water
retainability
remarkable
mechanical
robustness
satisfy
requirements
routine
use
multiple
laundering.
produced
highly
scalable
low-cost
method
promising
large-scale
environments.
Frontiers in Nanotechnology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: Dec. 13, 2022
Nanoparticles
can
be
used
as
inhibitory
agents
against
various
microorganisms,
including
bacteria,
algae,
archaea,
fungi,
and
a
huge
class
of
viruses.
The
mechanism
action
includes
inhibiting
the
function
cell
membrane/stopping
synthesis
membrane,
disturbing
transduction
energy,
producing
toxic
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
or
reducing
RNA
DNA
production.
Various
nanomaterials,
different
metallic,
silicon,
carbon-based
nanomaterials
nanoarchitectures,
have
been
successfully
Recent
research
strongly
agrees
that
these
nanoarchitecture-based
virucidal
materials
(nano-antivirals)
shown
activity
in
solid
state.
Therefore,
they
are
very
useful
development
several
products,
such
fabric
high-touch
surfaces.
This
review
thoroughly
critically
identifies
recently
developed
nano-antivirals
their
nano-antiviral
deposition
methods
on
substrates,
possible
mechanisms
action.
By
considering
commercial
viability
nano-antivirals,
recommendations
made
to
develop
scalable
sustainable
products
with
contact-killing
properties.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 273 - 273
Published: Jan. 5, 2023
Due
to
rising
consumer
demand
the
food
packaging
industry
is
turning
increasingly
materials
that
offer
active
functions.
This
achieved
by
incorporating
compounds
into
basic
materials.
However,
it
currently
believed
adding
as
a
coating
over
base
material
more
beneficial
than
them
in
bulk
or
pouches,
this
helps
maintain
physicochemical
properties
of
along
with
higher
efficiency
at
interface
food.
Colloidal
systems
have
potential
be
used
coatings,
while
application
coatings
form
colloidal
dispersions
allows
for
prolonged
and
controlled
release
ingredient
uniform
distribution,
due
their
colloidal/nano
size
large
surface
area
ratio.
The
objective
review
analyse
some
different
solutions
previously
literature
advantages.
focus
on
natural
bio-based
substances
such
PLA,
awareness
environmental
regulatory
issues.
antiviral
concept
through
also
discussed
briefly,
an
important
strategy
context
current
pandemic
crisis
cross-infection
prevention.
