Green synthesis of robust superhydrophobic antibacterial and UV‐blocking cotton fabrics by a dual‐stage silanization approach

• Main Authors: Agrawal, Neha, Tan, Jasmine Si Jia, Low, Pearlie Sijia, Fong, Eileen Wen Mei, Lai, Yuekun, Chen, Zhong
• Other Authors: School of Materials Science and Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Engineering::Materials; Antibacterial; Multifunctional Fabrics
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/143291
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Synthesis of multifunctional fabrics with long-lasting durability remains a quest for researchers in the past decade. In this work, robust coatings on cotton fabrics for superhydrophobic, antibacterial, and UV-blocking functionalities by a dual-stage silanization technique are reported. Aminopropylt...