Somogyi Škoc, M.; Stevelić, N.; Rezić, I. Development and Characterization of Sustainable Coatings on Cellulose Fabric and Nonwoven for Medical Applications. Sustainability2024, 16, 857.
Somogyi Škoc, M.; Stevelić, N.; Rezić, I. Development and Characterization of Sustainable Coatings on Cellulose Fabric and Nonwoven for Medical Applications. Sustainability 2024, 16, 857.
Somogyi Škoc, M.; Stevelić, N.; Rezić, I. Development and Characterization of Sustainable Coatings on Cellulose Fabric and Nonwoven for Medical Applications. Sustainability2024, 16, 857.
Somogyi Škoc, M.; Stevelić, N.; Rezić, I. Development and Characterization of Sustainable Coatings on Cellulose Fabric and Nonwoven for Medical Applications. Sustainability 2024, 16, 857.
Abstract
The modification of cellulose woven fabrics and viscose nonwovens was carried out with the aim of preparing sustainable coatings from biodegradable natural polymers. The modification of fabrics with biodegradable natural polymers represents an ecological alternative to other textile modifications such as the sol-gel process. Coatings were prepared from erythritol, gelatin and collagen in various formulations with the addition of propolis and alginate fibers and a natural plasticizer (glycerin). The morphology of the materials was determined before and after modification with Dino-lite, the pH value, the drop test method, the angle recovery angle, the thickness and the mass per unit area. The modifications have no significant effect on the thickness and mass per unit area, in a larger proportion they show hydrophilic properties, which favours the application for medical purposes - for example the absorption of exudates, wound dressings etc. Due to the neutral and slightly alkaline pH value of the modified samples, they are suitable for external application on the skin. The recovery angle of the modified samples proves that the samples do not tend to crease and that they retain their elasticity after modification and have a pleasant textile feel (fabric hand).
Chemistry and Materials Science, Materials Science and Technology
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