Oil/water separation has become a pressing global challenge in the recent times due to the
rapid increase in the development of industries, frequent oil spills, and chemical leakages …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to give compiled information on previously applied
cotton fabric surface modifications. The paper covered most of the modifications done on …

Antimicrobial textiles can contribute to the fighting against antibiotic resistance pathogenic
microorganisms. Polypyrrole is a conjugated polymer that exerts a biocidal action thanks to …

Composite films of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and bacterial cellulose (NaCMC–BC)
cross-linked with citric acid (CA) were prepared by solution casting method. Ibuprofen …

Here, a simple and inexpensive in situ synthesis of copper nanoparticles on cotton fabric is
carried out by using a chemical reduction method. Copper sulfate as a precursor, citric acid …

An easy and feasible modifying method for preparing multifunctional cotton was described
herein. Cotton fabrics were first esterified with citric acid (CA) and then grafted with poly …

The resurgence of masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic underscores their essential role as
a simple yet crucial innovation. The evolution of masks mirrors the dynamic shifts in societal …

In this study, Berberis vulgaris L. wood as an agricultural waste was used for dyeing and
functional finishing of cotton. To facilitate the attachment of natural dye, citric acid was used …

Cotton is the most significant natural fibre and has been a preferred choice of the textile
industry and consumers since the industrial revolution began. The share of man-made …

Control-released aromatic-nanocapsules/cotton fabrics with good wash durability and long-
lasting fragrance release capability have been fabricated without adhesives via electrostatic …