Fabrication of acid-resistant fabrics with fluoropolymer/SiO2 nanocomposites for the application of protective clothing. (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Helan; Song, Xiaoxiao; Xu, Lihui; Li, Xiaoyan; Wang, Jun; Zhao, Yaping; Cai, Zaisheng
• Is Part Of: Journal of industrial textiles. Volume 47:Number 5(2018)
• Page Start: 727
• Page End: 740
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: Coated fabrics -- composites -- materials -- acid-resistant -- polyester; Textile fabrics -- Periodicals; Textile industry -- Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1177/1528083716670311
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1528-0837

Abstract

A facile method for the preparation of acid-resistant fabric with the fluoropolymer/SiO2 hybrid materials was presented. The polyester fabric was treated using a dip-dry technique and, subsequently, cured under high temperature. The results showed that the treated fabric displayed remarkable acid repellency with contact angles of 137.1°, 141.2°, and 139.5° for H2 SO4 (80%), HCl (30%), and HNO3 (40%), respectively. The break force tests further confirmed the true potential of fluoropolymer/SiO2 hybrid materials to fabricate functional textile. We believe that this successful attempt offers an opportunity to fabricate acid-resistant fabric and advances the applications of protective clothing.