Academic research regarding polymeric materials has been of great interest. Likewise,
polymer industries are considered as the most familiar petrochemical industries. Despite the …

Due to its low hydrophilicity, direct sublimation inkjet printing on woven polyester fabric
surfaces is challenging. This research experimentally studies the efficacy of dielectric barrier …

The aim of this study was to prepare and characterize thin hybrid films on polyurethane-
coated knitted fabrics and to achieve satisfactory color fastness to artificial light. Sol–gel …

Wastewater treatment plants receive significant microplastics, which are eventually
discharged into the environment. Previous studies indicated that over 90% of microplastics …

The increase of infectious diseases spreading through the respiratory system had adverse
effects on global public health causing the increasing demand for individual prevented …

This study explores the surface modification of polyethene terephthalate (PET) fabric via
glycolysis, employing choline hydroxide as an eco-friendly catalyst. A range of chemicals …

Fibrous structures coated with conductive substances promise inherently flexible and
wearable sensors for health monitoring, smart protection, medical treatment and human …

Due to its ability to reduce scarring and inflammation, human amniotic membrane is a widely
used graft for wound dressings after corneal surgery. To overcome donor dependency and …

Surface treatments for textile substrates have received significant attention from researchers
around the world. Ozone and plasma treatments trigger a series of surface alterations in …

There is an ever-growing need in several industries to disinfect or sanitise products (ie, to
reduce or eliminate pathogenic microorganisms from their surfaces). Gaseous ozone has …