Influence of fabric texture and nanomaterial additives on fiber performance
摘要
This study evaluated the combined effects of fabric texture and perovskite nanomaterial additives on the multifunctional performance of textile structures. Two distinct textile types were studied: 100% cotton woven fabrics, representing conventional textile structures, and electrospun cellulosic nanofiber mats, representing nonwoven nanostructured textiles. Both were treated with strontium titanate (SrTiO₃) and zinc titanate (ZnTiO₃) nanoparticles, allowing a comparative evaluation of how fabric texture influences functional properties such as electrical conductivity, self-cleaning, UV protection, and moisture management. Electron microscopy and elemental mapping confirmed uniform nanoparticle deposition on fiber surfaces. The treated textiles exhibited markedly enhanced electrical conductivity, reaching the 10⁻⁶–10⁻⁷ Ω/sq range, compared with insulating untreated fabrics. Photocatalytic self-cleaning efficiency improved significantly, with ΔE* values exceeding 17 for both dye systems. In addition, superior UV-blocking performance, achieving a UPF of 52–57. UV-blocking performance increased substantially due to the synergistic absorption and scattering of UV radiation by the nanoparticles. Moisture content decreased from ~ 11% in untreated samples to ~ 5.8% after treatment, indicating modified water-handling behavior. The results demonstrate that the interaction between fabric texture and perovskite nanomaterials enables the design of multifunctional textiles with enhanced conductivity, UV protection, self-cleaning ability, and moisture control. These findings provide a practical pathway for developing advanced smart textiles for industrial, outdoor, and protective applications.