Titanium dioxide and fluoropolymer-based coating for smart fabrics with antimicrobial and water-repellent properties

Oratai Jongprateep, Chitlada Mani-Lata, Yosita Sakunrak, Krittanant Audcharuk, Tithametha Narapong, Kasidit Janbooranapinij, Siraprapa Pitiphattharabun, Amornrat Lertworasirikul, Apirat Laobuthee, Naris Thengchaisri,

RSC Advances · 2021 · 26 citations · 19 references

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, before and after 10 wash cycles of the fabric. In wetting angle measurements, the contact angles of water droplets on the fabric ranged from 120° to 139°. A water repellency test confirmed that the coated fabrics retained their water-repellent property after 10 wash cycles.

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