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Impact of Micro- and Nanocellulose Coating on Properties of Wool Fabric by Using Solution Blow Spinning
Summary
Researchers investigated how micro- and nanocellulose coatings applied to wool fabrics via solution blow spinning affect physical properties, UV-shielding, air permeability, and water vapor permeability. They found that microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) coating significantly increased air permeability, while nanocellulose coatings provided UV-shielding improvements, demonstrating cellulose particle size as a key variable in functional textile performance.
This study investigates the impact of micro- and nanocellulose coatings on the properties of wool fabrics using the solution blow spinning technique. The objective is to assess how varying cellulose sizes influence key fabric attributes, including physical properties, UV-shielding ability, air permeability and water vapour permeability, with a focus on their practical applications. Coating with microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) was found to increase the air permeability of fabric significantly, whereas coating with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) enhanced water vapour permeability and reduced pore size. The air permeability could relate to the breathability, and water vapour permeability could relate to the comfortability. Coated fabric with both sizes of cellulose could have different applications, like pollen filtration and printable cloth, and further functionality could be achieved by modifying the cellulose structure. This research establishes a platform for the effective application of cellulose coatings on wool fabric, offering promising advancements for textile performance and sustainability.
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