The Effect of Functionalized Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) on Properties of Polyester Fabric Dyed with MWCNTs

Year 2015, Volume: 27 - Special Issue I: Future Technical Textiles, 45 - 48, 09.07.2015

Bekir Cenkkut Gultekin , Bekir Cenkkut Gültekin

Abstract

In this study, MWCNTs were functionalized with nitric acid. The prepared MWCNTs were incorporated in polyester fabrics by the conventional dyeing process. The dyeing process was carried out by the exhaustion method. The polyester fabric was immersed in the MWCNTs dispersion and maintained in motion for a certain period of time and temperature. The effect of MWCNT functionalization on morphological, thermal conductivity properties of fabrics were investigated. Colorfastness properties of dyed fabrics were also studied.

Keywords

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes, Polyester Fabric; rib knitted fabrics; thermal conductivity

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