With the advent of nanoscience and technology, developments in the field of biochemistry, physical chemistry and microscopy has resulted in a tremendous upsurge of interest in various nanomaterials and their possible applications in a wide variety of products. Researchers working in the area of textiles are investigating the possible applications of nanotechnology for producing more appealing and highly functional value-added textile substrates. Coating the surface of textiles and clothing or incorporating the fibres with nanoparticles is the latest approach for the production of highly active textile surfaces with a range of functionality such as UV blocking, antimicrobial, flame retardant, water repellent and self-cleaning properties, etc. While antimicrobial properties are exerted by nano-silver, several metal oxide nanoparticles such as nano TiO2, ZnO, SiO2, etc. as coatings impart self-cleaning, fiame-retardant and hydrophobic properties.
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