Self-Cleaning Wool: Effect of Formulation Concentration on Low-Stress Mechanical and Surface Properties

Abstract

Self-cleaning fabrics have aroused attention in recent years by showing great potential in changing our life style to a more environmental friendly way. Although efforts have been devolved to boost the efficiency of photocatalytic self-cleaning functions, there have been limited studies with regard to the effect of the self-cleaning finishing on fabric properties. One of the criteria in determining the usability of a fabric is its mechanical properties. In order to enhance the practicability of the self-cleaning coating treatment and widen its application, the effect of a titanium dioxide photocatalytic coating on the low-stress mechanical properties of the fabrics is studied.

Citation

Tung, W.S. and Daoud, W.A. (2010), "Self-Cleaning Wool: Effect of Formulation Concentration on Low-Stress Mechanical and Surface Properties", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 83-88. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-14-02-2010-B010