The effect of weight per square meter of cotton fabrics on durable press finishing with 1, 2, 3, 4 butanetetracarboxylic acid

[EN] Cellulosic fibres, like cotton, are characterized by good properties. However, during their use and maintenance, textiles made with these fibres show high capacity of shrinkage, wrinkling and little wrinkle recovery. In order to solve this behaviour, cotton fabrics are treated applying crosslinkers agents in combination with an appropriate catalyst. In this study, 1, 2, 3, 4 butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) and a catalyser, sodium hypophosphite NaH2PO2 . H2O (SHP) were used to treat two cotton fabrics in order to get easy care properties. To study the influence of the weight per square meter of the fabrics, weave fabrics with 110 and 210 g/m2 were treated by padding system using 80 g/L of BTCA and 40 g/L of SHP. Once the treatment was applied, the samples were dried at 80ºC and cured at 160ºC, these conditions are necessary to carry out the cross-linking reaction between cellulose and BTCA. Results show that fabric with less weight per square meter has an increase of 20% of free carboxylic groups, however the fabric of higher weight presents an increase of 120%. To calculate the increase in free carboxylic groups, it has been taken into account the number of those groups from the same fabric before the treatment. As a conclusion, we can confirm that modification of properties are achieved more effectively when the treatment of polycarboxylic acids is performed on cellulosic fabrics with higher content of oxycellulose groups and this factor influence is higher than the g/m2Gisbert Paya, J.; Díaz-García, P.; Bonet-Aracil, M. (2022). The effect of weight per square meter of cotton fabrics on durable press finishing with 1, 2, 3, 4 butanetetracarboxylic acid. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2430:070010_1-070010_6. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0077647S070010_1070010_6243

Preliminary study from rice husk extracts to finish textile fabrics

[EN] Nowadays, envoronmental concern is increasing and textile industry is aware of it. Circular economy are two words which are linked together and frequently used nowadays. In this report, we focus the reseach on the rice husk in order to dimish the problem rice waste generates to farmers. Rice husk was treated with some chemicals (HNO3). The extract was dried and conveniently dissolved to apply it on textile fabrics made of 100 % cotton and 100 % polyester.. The extract was dissolved on NaOH solution and applied by padding on a cotton and polyester fabric at different concentrations. The dried extract was analysed by FTIR and both the extract and fabrics were observed by FESEM-EDX to detect the presence of some particles Results evidence the presence of some particles on the fibres, despite having applied low concentrations FTIR is sensitive enough to detect its presence on fibers. It was expected to observe Si from the extract but FESEMEDX could not appreciate it. Once the treatment was applied on the fabric yellowing was observed but also water repellence thus with the FTIR spectrum gives the idea that the extract was mainly comprised of lignin. Further studies will be conducted in order to spcecify the new properties conferred to the textiles.Soler, A.; Gisbert Paya, J.; Montava-Seguí, I.; Bonet-Aracil, M. (2020). Preliminary study from rice husk extracts to finish textile fabrics. Annals of the University of Oradea: Fascicle of Textiles, Leatherwork (Online). 1:117-122. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/165410S117122

Optimization of tea extracts composition to dye cotton. Time and temperature influence

[EN] The last few years natural dyes rose in value. Some synthetics dyes are proven to be environmentally harmful and can cause negative effects. Due to the eco awareness the natural dyes were again wildly used. Tea extracts from the Camellia sinensis plant were used. Tea has a large range of phytoconstituents and some can be transferred onto the cotton fabric. The optimal time and temperature to obtain as many phytoconstituents as possible had to be established. The aim of this study was to optimize the extraction process from tea so as to apply the maximum concentration of phytoconstituents onto the textile fibers and improve the cotton functionalization (Ultra violet protection for example) once it is dyed with the extract. Results demonstrate time and temperature had a great influence on the optimization of the tea extracts. We could conclude that after 2 hours the most polyphenols, hydrolysable tannins and condensed tannins are obtained and increasing the time didn’t add any value. The temperature was a really important factor because the polyphenols derived around 70 °C so both the extraction temperature and dyeing treatment should be below 70 °C. Wastewater were characterized in order to determine the phytoconstituents were in the cotton fibres.Lambrecht, L.; Gisbert Paya, J.; Bou-Belda, E.; Bonet Aracil, MA. (2020). Optimization of tea extracts composition to dye cotton. Time and temperature influence. Journal of Applied Research in Technology & Engineering. 1(1):3-7. https://doi.org/10.4995/jarte.2020.13480OJS371

In situ test: cotton sheets against mosquito bites in India

[EN] Historically, fabrics were considered as a source of warmth and protection against weather conditions. Nowadays, fabrics can be converted into smart textiles and through this process new properties are conferred to them. For that purpose, microcapsules can play an important role in that they can be used within many application areas including medicine or pharmaceuticals. Malaria, dengue fever and other diseases are typically spread through mosquito bites. This is a concern of many authorities in affected countries and significant research is being conducted today in order to reduce incidence. The aim of the study reported here is not only to demonstrate the effectiveness of microcapsules on cotton fabrics as a prevention to mosquito bites but also to test this in situ. Different fabrics were prepared and tested in two Indian regions. Laboratory tests were performed according to a standard designed by the Swiss Tropical laboratory. Results demonstrated that the fabrics repellence to mosquitos could be considered as very good and that the repellent effect of the microcapsules was maintained for more than 10 laundry cycles. Furthermore, our experiments conducted in situ confirmed the effectiveness of the technology.The authors would like to express their gratitude to the "Fundacion Vicente Ferrer" and to the project CDTI IDI/20090482. Authors would also acknowledge Electron Microscopy Service of the UPV for their professional support on the SEM images analysis.Bonet-Aracil, M.; Bou-Belda, E.; Gisbert Paya, J.; Ibañez Garcia, F. (2019). In situ test: cotton sheets against mosquito bites in India. Cellulose. 26(7):4655-4663. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-019-02395-zS46554663267Anuar AA, Yusof N (2016) Methods of imparting mosquito repellent agents and the assessing mosquito repellency on textile. 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Influence of glyoxal in the physical characterization of PVA nanofibres

[EN] The influence of solution composition is directly related to the properties of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanofibers. Electrospinning is a viable technique to develop PVA nanofibers. The presence of a crosslinking agent such as glyoxal can produce variations not only in anti-water solubility effect, but also in the morphology of the electrodeposited fibers. The objective of this study was to characterize the influence of glyoxal on PVA nanofibers. Thus, we studied fiber dimensions, the weight of deposited fibers, and fiber crystallinity. The relation between those properties and the properties of the nanofiber web (color, opacity, and roughness) were studied. In this study we changed glyoxal concentration. Scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and atomic force microscopy showed changes in the fiber properties. We could observe how the diameter fiber increased, the collector surface was widely covered, and the fiber crystallinity decreased. Regarding the properties of the web, the roughness decreased and the color turned whiter.The authors wish to acknowledge the financial support of the MINISTERIO DE CIENCIA E INNOVACION. Ref: CIT-020000-2008-016 for financial support. Also, the microscopy services at UPV are gratefully acknowledged for their assistance in using AFM techniques, and Octavio Fenollar at UPV is gratefully acknowledged for his assistance in using calorimetric techniques.Blanes, M.; Gisbert, MJ.; Marco, B.; Bonet Aracil, MA.; Gisbert Paya, J.; Balart Gimeno, RA. (2010). Influence of glyoxal in the physical characterization of PVA nanofibres. Textile Research Journal. 80(14):1465-1472. doi:10.1177/0040517509357654S14651472801

Evaluation of flexural rigidity of cotton fabrics treated with poliurethane and acrilyc resin and montmorillonite particles

[EN] Textile manufacturers are demonstrating an increasing interest in the application of different types of micro or nanoparticles in order to add new properties to the fabric. For example, it is demostrated that fabrics treated with some type of silicate particles, like montmorillonite improve the wrinkle resistance of cotton fabric or improve the flame retardant effect, among other interesting properties. Usually these particles, are not a reactive agent that can react with the fibers. Because of that, the resin product are necessary to make them adhere to the fiber, otherwise they will be lost during the actions of treated fabric use and maintenance such as washing, ironing, drying, etc. The resin plays an important role in treating the fuctionalization of the textile. Instead, this compound can modify its properties. In this work, flexural rigidity of treated cotton fabrics with binder and with and without montmorillonite particles were evaluated. Two different resins were studied, acrilyc and poliurethane, and 1, 2.5 and 5 g/L of this product were applied. It was appreciated that fabric treated with particles modify the flexural rigidity in less difference than when treating it only with resin, regardless of the type of binder used.Author would like to acknowledge the financial support given by Spanish Ministry of Science, innovation and universities under the RETOS DE LA INVESTIGACIÓN, I+D+i ORIENTADA A LOS RETOS DE LA SOCIEDAD program on the 2018 call, because of the project reference RTI2018-094014-B-I0.Carette, M.; Díaz-García, P.; Montava-Seguí, I.; Gisbert Paya, J.; Bou-Belda, E. (2020). Evaluation of flexural rigidity of cotton fabrics treated with poliurethane and acrilyc resin and montmorillonite particles. Annals of the University of Oradea: Fascicle of Textiles, Leatherwork. 21(2):11-14. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/165406S111421

Screen printing on cotton fabric using chitosan and alginate as natural thickening agent

[EN] In the process of making a print on a fabric, several steps that require many materials and substances are involved. When the purpose is to create a pattern through the use of natural products, it is necessary to pay close attention, not only to the origin and method of extraction of the pigments that you intend to use, but also, for example, to the thickeners to be added to the paste for increasing the viscosity of the pastes and molding, to the stains to be applied for better color rendering on the fabric and to the final fixatives, designed to make the product durable. Thickeners are a fundamental step in the success of printing on fabrics. These agents are generally compounds with a high molecular weight whose task is to transfer to the fabrics the dyes and chemical compounds necessary to create the printing pattern, thanks to the plastic action that they give to the compound used. As far as the environmental consequences of the use of thickeners are concerned, starting from the analysis of the wastewater of the processes, it has emerged that the use of biodegradable additives and guar rubber on the fabrics is preferable, since they are less harmful to the ecosystem. In this work different natural compounds, chitosan and alginate, are used in order to increase the viscosity of the paste prepared for printing. Color measurement of each printed cotton simple was analized and it could be appreciated that alginate paste printed on pretreated fabric with chitosan reached good results.Rondanini, S.; Díaz-García, P.; Montava-Seguí, I.; Gisbert Paya, J.; Bou-Belda, E. (2020). Screen printing on cotton fabric using chitosan and alginate as natural thickening agent. Annals of the University of Oradea: Fascicle of Textiles, Leatherwork. 21(2):77-80. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/165395S778021

Influence of the size of tourmaline particles applied on polyester fabric on the release of negative ions

[EN] There are some scientific papers that verify that the generation of negative ions in the air have positive consequences on people's mood and health. In this work is intended to increase the generation of negative ions from polyester fabrics to achieve an increase in well-being and comfort through the realize of negative ions. To improve the negative ion release ability on different substrates there have been many studies which have considered silicates as a good particle with these characteristics. Polyester fabrics were treated using padding system with different tourmaline microparticles in order to modify the surface behavior when rubbed and demonstrating that it is possible to modify the number of negative ions generated. Two types of tourmaline microparticles with different size particles, 3 and 30 m, were studied and applied on the samples with and without an acrylic resin to get a better fixation. To determine the quantity of negative ions released, an ion counter was used, testing each sample. Finally, the results were studied, analyzing the different parameters that influence them, as the concentration, the addition of resin or the kind of the particle. The best results were obtained with the Tourmaline with 30 m at 50 g/L concentration and without the addition of the acrylic resin.Authors would like to acknowledge the financial support given by Spanish Ministry of Science, innovation and universities under the RETOS DE LA INVESTIGACIÓN, I+D+i ORIENTADA A LOS RETOS DE LA SOCIEDAD program on the 2018 call, because of the project reference RTI2018-094014-B-I0.Mira, C.; Díaz-García, P.; Montava-Seguí, I.; Gisbert Paya, J.; Bou-Belda, E. (2020). Influence of the size of tourmaline particles applied on polyester fabric on the release of negative ions. Annals of the University of Oradea: Fascicle of Textiles, Leatherwork. 21(2):53-56. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/165359S535621

Fibers of the seagrass Posidonia oceanica as substrate for germination of lentil seeds

[EN] Concern regarding the environment is increasing day by day. Industrialized countries are aware of the problem that waste creates and are focusing efforts toward solving it by recycling and reusing different kinds of waste. Posidonia oceanica is a seagrass species endemic to the Mediterranean Sea, which creates tons of fiber waste that accumulates along the shoreline. This work demonstrates the feasibility of obtaining substrates for plants from P oceanica fibers. We analyze the fiber structure by scanning electron microscopy, and observe the germination rate and the average germination time for lentils seeded on Posidonia substrates in comparison to those seeded on cotton. Two different lengths of Posidonia fiber are studied, as well as the influence of desizing and bleaching. The values for gemination rate and germination time showed comparable or even better results than cotton, allowing us to conclude that Posidonia substrates can be used for agricultural purposes. These results offer a new application for the valorization of waste from the Mediterranean coast by reusing the Posidonia fibers. Moreover, when the fibers are bound together by means of a biopolymer, chitosan, the results show that the germination rate is higher than without chitosan treatment, and the average germination time is reduced by approximately 1 day. Thus, we can conclude that the germination process is faster and more effective.Bonet-Aracil, M.; Gisbert Paya, J.; Bou-Belda, E.; Montava-Seguí, I.; Díaz-García, P. (2019). Fibers of the seagrass Posidonia oceanica as substrate for germination of lentil seeds. SN Applied Sciences. 1(11):1-6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-1420-5S16111Ferrero B, Fombuena V, Fenollar O, Boronat T, Balart R (2015) Development of natural fiber-reinforced plastics (NFRP) based on biobased polyethylene and waste fibers from Posidonia oceanica seaweed. Polym Compos 36(8):1378–1385Ferrero B, Boronat T, Moriana R, Fenollar O, Balart R (2013) Green composites based on wheat gluten matrix and Posidonia oceanica waste fibers as reinforcements. Polym Compos 34(10):1663–1669Khiari R, Marrakchi Z, Belgacem MN, Mauret E, Mhenni F (2011) New lignocellulosic fibres-reinforced composite materials: a step forward in the valorisation of the Posidonia oceanica balls. Compos Sci Technol 71(16):1867–1872Khiari R, Mhenni MF, Belgacem MN, Mauret E (2010) Chemical composition and pulping of date palm rachis and Posidonia oceanica—a comparison with other wood and non-wood fibre sources. Bioresour Technol 101:775–780Ncibi MC, Mahjoub B, Seffen M (2007) Kinetic and equilibrium studies of methylene blue biosorption by Posidonia oceanica (L.) fibres. J Hazard Mater 139(2):280–285Wahab MA, Jellali S, Jedidi N (2010) Effect of temperature and pH on the biosorption of ammonium onto Posidonia oceanica fibers: equilibrium, and kinetic modeling studies. Bioresour Technol 101(22):8606–8615Aguir C, Mhenni MF (2006) Experimental study on carboxymethylation of cellulose extracted from Posidonia oceanica. J Appl Polym Sci 98:1808–1816Plis A, Lasek J, Skawińska A, Kopczyński M (2014) Thermo-chemical properties of biomass from Posidonia oceanica. Chem Pap 68(7):879–889Mitra A, Li YF, Klämpfl TG, Shimizu T, Jeon J, Morfill GE, Zimmermann JL (2014) Inactivation of surface-borne microorganisms and increased germination of seed specimen by cold atmospheric plasma. Food Bioprocess Technol 7(3):645–653International Seed Testing Association (1985) International rules for seed testing 1985. Seed Sci Technol 13(2):299–513Taylor AG, Harman GE (1990) Concepts and technologies of selected seed treatments. Annu Rev Phytopathol 28(1):321–339Goertz SH, ve Coons JM (1989) Germination response of tepary and navy beans to sodium chloride and temperature. HortScience 24(6):923–925Kaya MD, Kaya G, Kolsarıcı Ö (2005) The effects of NaCl concentrations on germination and excretion of some Brassica species. J Agric Sci 11(4):448–45

Peer instruction. A tool to involve students on the learning process

[EN] Teaching at engineering schools is affected, as many other disciplines, by the necessity of moving from traditional lecturing to more active methods. Preparation to real work must not be only focused on the special skills related to the studies but include transversal competences as well. Those competences must be focused on what society is supposed to request. Nowadays, considering we are living in a competitive environment, those competences are basically: critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, lifelong learners [1,2] Pear Instruction (PI) is a didactic method that began in 1990 by Professor Eric Mazur to teach Physics. It is based on explaining briefly a concept and let the student to develop it firstly individually and later on in groups. PI is a teaching strategy in which two-three students discuss and explain their thinking in relation to a specific topic. The objective of the discussion is a deeper understanding of the topic or problem under discussion, which makes them much more likely to remember and use the concept and ultimately produce more quality learning. The act of explaining and defending what one has understood against the alternative explanations of others, helps students to become deeply involved in learning [3]. The aim of this paper is to show the results of an experience when Peer instructions was adapted and used in a different subject from physics. The method was used among the students in an optional subject at Engineering studies in design, a subject from textile engineering area. Three important concepts on the subject were selected. The contents were thought by flip teaching as a recorded lesson (less than 10 minutes). The student answered a test and worked in teams in the classroom discussing which was the correct answer. Finally, the team answered and it was analyzed, offering feedback to the whole class. It was evidenced that students changes their attitude towards considering different points of view and tackling the subject from different points of view. The results from the experience also showed how the method was capable to move the students to work in teams and the benefits of it. Students also gave importance to the feedback given at the end of each topic, they considered it necessary despite getting a good mark as it allowed them to get a deep knowledge.Díaz-García, P.; Bou-Belda, E.; Montava-Seguí, I.; Gisbert Paya, J.; Bonet-Aracil, M. (2021). Peer instruction. A tool to involve students on the learning process. IATED. 7109-7115. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2021.1414S7109711