Enhancing Flame Retardant and Self-Cleaning Properties of Cotton Fabric with Bio Natural Material and TiO2 Nanoparticles

Enhancing Flame Retardant and Self-Cleaning Properties of Cotton Fabric with Bio Natural Material and TiO2 Nanoparticles | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Enhancing Flame Retardant and Self-Cleaning Properties of Cotton Fabric with Bio Natural Material and TiO 2 Nanoparticles Thirunavukarasu B This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6456973/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract This research investigates the enhancement of cotton fabrics with titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles and pomegranate peel extract to improve their flame retardancy and self-cleaning properties. Cotton fabrics are widely valued for their comfort, breathability, and affordability, but there is a growing demand for high-performance textiles, particularly for safety and functional applications. Traditional methods for enhancing cotton fabric properties often involve the use of environmentally harmful chemical treatments. TiO2 nanoparticles, known for their excellent photocatalytic properties, offer a sustainable alternative, providing self-cleaning, UV protection, and antimicrobial effects. When applied to cotton, TiO2 not only improves surface characteristics but also imparts flame retardancy. Pomegranate peel extract, rich in bioactive compounds such as tannins, anthocyanins, and flavonoids, has demonstrated antimicrobial, UV-blocking, and flame-retardant properties, further enhancing the performance of the fabric. This study aims to assess the combined effect of TiO2 nanoparticles and pomegranate peel extract on the flame-retardant behaviour, self-cleaning ability, and durability of cotton fabrics. In addition, the research will explore the environmental sustainability of the proposed treatment by reducing the use of harmful chemicals and promoting eco-friendly textile solutions for a range of applications, including protective workwear and high-performance fashion Pomegranate extract Flame retardant Tio2 Nano particles Self cleaning properties Cotton fabric Full Text Additional Declarations The authors declare potential competing interests as follows: - Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. 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