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Sol‐Gel Nanocoatings to Functionalize Fibers and Textiles: A Critical Perspective
Author(s) -
Ciriminna Rosaria,
Albo Yael,
Pagliaro Mario
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
chemistryselect
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 34
ISSN - 2365-6549
DOI - 10.1002/slct.202001897
Subject(s) - textile , materials science , sol gel , textile industry , nanotechnology , perspective (graphical) , environmentally friendly , business , process engineering , computer science , composite material , engineering , ecology , archaeology , artificial intelligence , biology , history
Two decades after their commercial introduction, environmentally friendly and easily applied silica‐based sol‐gel nanocoatings are used by selected textile companies to produce high performance textile fabrics endowed with new functional properties. Reports on their industrial utilization, however, are conflicting. Collecting updated information from leading industry's practitioners, this study identifies the main technical and economic reasons that will drive widespread application of hybrid sol‐gel coatings in the textile industry.