The use of ZnO for the functionalization of textile substrates is growing rapidly, since it can
provide unique multifunctional properties, such as photocatalytic self-cleaning, antimicrobial …

An overview of recent work on the low-temperature plasma-assisted synthesis of zinc oxide
(ZnO) nanoparticles is presented and interpreted in terms of gas-phase and surface …

The biodegradability of polymers depends on several factors. However, the most critical
aspects are the accessibility of the structure for moisture and enzyme diffusion and the …

Sustainable biodegradation of cellulose fibers is critical for composting after the end of a
product's life. In this study, we aimed at investigating the effect of in situ synthesized CuO/Cu …

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have acquired great significance in the textile sector
due to their impressive efficiency and multifold utilization, such as antimicrobials, UV …

Hygienic products are very popular nowadays. Especially when consumers turn to textile
products, they also consider the comfort features of the products. Among the comfort …

This research aimed to study the influence of lyocell with incorporated ZnO (CLY) for
antibacterial activity and biodegradation of fiber blends composed of viscose (CV), flax (LI) …

Cotton is one of the most widely used natural fibers available. However, to overcome some
of its shortcomings, manufacturers have placed various finishes on cotton fabrics to improve …

In this work, plasma pretreatment of raw cotton fibers combined with silver sorption was used
for the preparation of antimicrobial fabrics. Special attention was given to the aging effect …

The chapter gives brief information about the application of non-thermal atmospheric
pressure plasma and nanotechnology in the fields of textiles. Four types of atmospheric …