What is it about?
This review examines the use of plant-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) to develop self-cleaning textiles, an area of growing interest in the textile industry. The paper outlines the green approach to ZnO NP synthesis using plant extracts and delves into the mechanisms behind their exceptional self-cleaning capabilities, including photocatalysis, surface roughness, and interactions with bacterial surfaces. While research in this field is still emerging, the review highlights the significant potential of plant-synthesized ZnO NP formulations for practical self-cleaning textile applications. By providing a comprehensive examination of this topic, which has not been thoroughly reviewed before, the paper offers valuable insights to guide further development and adoption of this eco-friendly nanotechnology in the textile industry.
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Why is it important?
The key uniqueness of this review lies in its comprehensive examination of using plant-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) for developing self-cleaning textiles - an area that has not been thoroughly covered in prior publications. By focusing specifically on this application, the review provides in-depth insights into the green, environmentally-friendly synthesis of ZnO NPs and the detailed mechanisms behind their superior self-cleaning capabilities, including photocatalysis, surface roughness, and interactions with bacterial surfaces. The review also takes a comparative approach, highlighting how plant-synthesized ZnO NPs outperform other nanoparticles for textile self-cleaning. Importantly, the review concludes by emphasizing the significant potential of this technology for practical applications in the textile industry, offering a forward-looking perspective that makes it a uniquely valuable resource in this emerging field of sustainable textile nanotechnology.
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This review on plant-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) for self-cleaning textiles is a valuable and timely contribution to the field of sustainable textile nanotechnology. The comprehensive examination of the green synthesis methods and the detailed insights into the mechanisms behind the superior self-cleaning capabilities of ZnO NPs, including photocatalysis, surface roughness, and bacterial interactions, provide robust fundamental understanding to guide further research and development. Notably, the review's comparative analysis demonstrating the advantages of ZnO NPs over other nanoparticles, coupled with its forward-looking assessment of the technology's significant potential for practical adoption in the textile industry, make it a highly compelling resource for researchers, engineers, and industry stakeholders working at the intersection of textiles, nanotechnology, and sustainability.
Bekinew Kitaw Dejene
Hawassa University
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This page is a summary of: A review of plant-mediated synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for self-cleaning textiles, Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, April 2023, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/rjta-12-2022-0154.
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