title: Electrospun nylon-6 spider-net like nanofiber mat containing TiO(2) nanoparticles: a multifunctional nanocomposite textile material.
abstract: In this study, electrospun nylon-6 spider-net like nanofiber mats containing TiO(2) nanoparticles (TiO(2) NPs) were successfully prepared. The nanofiber mats containing TiO(2) NPs were characterized by SEM, FE-SEM, TEM, XRD, TGA and EDX analyses. The results revealed that fibers in two distinct sizes (nano and subnano scale) were obtained with the addition of a small amount of TiO(2) NPs. In low TiO(2) content nanocomposite mats, these nanofiber weaves were found uniformly loaded with TiO(2) NPs on their wall. The presence of a small amount of TiO(2) NPs in nylon-6 solution was found to improve the hydrophilicity (antifouling effect), mechanical strength, antimicrobial and UV protecting ability of electrospun mats. The resultant nylon-6/TiO(2) antimicrobial spider-net like composite mat with antifouling effect may be a potential candidate for future water filter applications, and its improved mechanical strength and UV blocking ability will also make it a potential candidate for protective clothing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 561-756, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hem Raj
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Pant
authors.forename: Madhab Prasad
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Bajgai
authors.forename: Ki Taek
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Nam
authors.forename: Yun A
authors.initials: YA
authors.lastname: Seo
authors.forename: Dipendra Raj
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Pandeya
authors.forename: Seong Tshool
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.forename: Hak Yong
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D002209:Caprolactam / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000737:chemistry; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000187:drug effects; D055595:Mechanical Phenomena; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; D053761:Nanocomposites / Q000737:chemistry*; D057139:Nanofibers / Q000737:chemistry*; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D013499:Surface Properties; D013784:Textiles; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D011108:Polymers; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; C009495:titanium dioxide; C009916:nylon 6; D002209:Caprolactam; D014025:Titanium