Author/Authors :
Amini, Atefeh Department of Design and Clothing - Yazd Branch - Islamic Azad University, Yazd , Zohoori, Salar Department of Textile Engineering - Yazd Branch - Islamic Azad University, Yazd , Mirjalili, Azadeh Department of Design and Clothing - Yazd Branch - Islamic Azad University, Yazd , Karimi, Loghman Islamic Azad University, Tehran , Davodiroknabadi, Abolfazl Department of Design and Clothing - Yazd Branch - Islamic Azad University, Yazd
Abstract :
Using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in textile
industry has attracted much attention due to its special
properties. Also paper fibers and fabrics are the most
important raw materials of textile. In this manuscript, paper
yarns were weaved and treated with multi-wall CNTs
(MWCNTs) in order to improve the physical properties of
paper fabrics. In this regard, different percents of
MWCNTs were coated on fabrics and some physical
properties were investigated. Based on the results, paper
fabrics treated with MWCNTs show excellent UV protection.
The treated samples have more crease recovery. Also
bending test and abrasion resistance analyses show
improvements in treated fabrics. The adsorption test of
samples shows an increase in water adsorption due to
MWCNTs role of adsorbent. The results show a little
decrease in strength that seems natural because of acidic
pH of the used cross-link agent. In general, in addition to
economic benefits of using paper fabrics, treating them
with MWCNTs can also improve their physical properties.
