Aroma Finishing of Cotton Fabrics by Means of Microencapsulation Techniques
| Autor: | César Puggia, M. Victoria Defain Tesoriero, Germán Ángel Emanuel Escobar, Laura G. Hermida, Maria M. Miro Specos, Patricia Marino |
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| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
| Předmět: |
chemistry.chemical_classification
food.ingredient Materials science Coacervate Polymers and Plastics biology Moisture Materials Science (miscellaneous) technology industry and agriculture Polymer engineering.material biology.organism_classification Gelatin Durability Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering food Coating chemistry parasitic diseases engineering Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous) Particle size Composite material Aroma |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Industrial Textiles. 40:13-32 |
| ISSN: | 1530-8057 1528-0837 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1528083709350184 |
| Popis: | Functional textiles are being developed in order to provide fabrics with new properties and added value. They can be obtained either by using new chemical fibers or by incorporating functional agents to conventional fabrics. Microencapsulation is an effective method to protect these functional agents from reactions with moisture, light, and oxygen. If a fabric is treated with microencapsulated functional agents, higher durability of functionality is expected. This article reports the development and testing of two types of microcapsules containing essential oils for application in cotton fabrics. Microcapsules were obtained by complex coacervation using gelatin and arabic gum or by encapsulation in yeast cells in order to increase the durability of fragrances in textiles. Microcapsule characterization, such as particle size and morphology, was carried out for different oils to polymer ratios and hardening agents to polymer ratios. Padding and coating were tested as application methods. The morphology, durability of the fragrance, and laundering properties of the treated fabrics were investigated. The use of an electronic nose to measure the fragrance release from microcapsules was also evaluated. Gelatin—arabic gum microcapsules increased the durability of the fragrance on the treated fabrics and withstood one wash cycle. Fabrics treated with yeast cell microcapsules presented low fragrance intensity before washing. The fragrance was not detectable after laundering, even though the microcapsules could still be observed on the fabric. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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