Methods of Application of Nanoscale Coatings to Textiles

Due to its diverse applications across a variety of fields, nanotechnology is still the study area with the fastest growth. In addition, the textile sector has capitalized on the chance to offer enhanced functionality and superior performance in lieu of traditional textiles. A hybrid approach to textile engineering, nanotechnology-based textile coatings rely primarily on the use of innovative techniques and materials at the nanoscale level to generate smart finishing. Nanoscale textile coatings have been used regularly to create a variety of textile coating techniques such as plasma treatment, conformal inorganic nanoscale coating, zinc oxide nanoparticle based antimicrobial textile finishing, nanoscale silver coating, TiO2-based UV protective nanoscale coating, and ZnO/epoxy resin based superhydrophobic coating with a rapid healing ability. A thorough examination of applications has been discussed in the chapter. Additionally, emerging ideas for novel textile coatings at the nanoscale are also explained.