Upgrading the Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Cotton Fabrics Using Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plant Waste Extract and Cold Plasma Technique
Wearing the right clothing can help reduce UV exposure and protect the skin from damages. The aim of this study was to upgrade the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of cotton fabrics using nanoparticles synthesized from plant waste extract and cold plasma technique. ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) hav...
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| author | Nafiseh Nasirzadeh Reza Faridi-Majidi Farideh Golbabaei Mohammad Reza Monazzam Esmaielpour |
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| description | Wearing the right clothing can help reduce UV exposure and protect the skin from damages. The aim of this study was to upgrade the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of cotton fabrics using nanoparticles synthesized from plant waste extract and cold plasma technique. ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have been synthesized using sour-cherry pomace extract. For the adhesion of nanoparticles, two approaches were used: Citric acid and Cold plasma technique. Finally, the UPF was calculated based on spectroscopy data, before and after washing. The surface of fabrics and the air permeability characteristics were evaluated using instrumental methods. Peaks assigned for ZnO-NPs were confirmed by XRD. Spherical ZnO-NPs had an average size of 29.98 ± 9.5 nm, with the functional groups of O–H, C = O, C = C, and C–F. The UPF for uncoated fabrics, coated fabrics along with citric acid and plasma was 38.92, 566, and 658, respectively. After washing, the UPF for uncoated fabrics was constant, but it for coated samples had reduced to 540 and 616, respectively. Also, coated fabrics showed an increase in the air permeability. The coated cotton fabrics have excellent protection (+50) when compared to uncoated cotton fabrics. Also, cold plasma can lead to an upgrade of the UPF of cotton fabrics. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5b47f783b2cd4c6b9d1c71ee6d80bfbe2025-08-20T03:41:21ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2025-12-0122110.1080/15440478.2025.2541305Upgrading the Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Cotton Fabrics Using Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plant Waste Extract and Cold Plasma TechniqueNafiseh Nasirzadeh0Reza Faridi-Majidi1Farideh Golbabaei2Mohammad Reza Monazzam Esmaielpour3Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranOccupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranOccupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranWearing the right clothing can help reduce UV exposure and protect the skin from damages. The aim of this study was to upgrade the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of cotton fabrics using nanoparticles synthesized from plant waste extract and cold plasma technique. ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have been synthesized using sour-cherry pomace extract. For the adhesion of nanoparticles, two approaches were used: Citric acid and Cold plasma technique. Finally, the UPF was calculated based on spectroscopy data, before and after washing. The surface of fabrics and the air permeability characteristics were evaluated using instrumental methods. Peaks assigned for ZnO-NPs were confirmed by XRD. Spherical ZnO-NPs had an average size of 29.98 ± 9.5 nm, with the functional groups of O–H, C = O, C = C, and C–F. The UPF for uncoated fabrics, coated fabrics along with citric acid and plasma was 38.92, 566, and 658, respectively. After washing, the UPF for uncoated fabrics was constant, but it for coated samples had reduced to 540 and 616, respectively. Also, coated fabrics showed an increase in the air permeability. The coated cotton fabrics have excellent protection (+50) when compared to uncoated cotton fabrics. Also, cold plasma can lead to an upgrade of the UPF of cotton fabrics.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2541305Green synthesisnanotechnologyUV radiationskin protectionfabricsZnO nanoparticles |
| spellingShingle | Nafiseh Nasirzadeh Reza Faridi-Majidi Farideh Golbabaei Mohammad Reza Monazzam Esmaielpour Upgrading the Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Cotton Fabrics Using Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plant Waste Extract and Cold Plasma Technique Journal of Natural Fibers Green synthesis nanotechnology UV radiation skin protection fabrics ZnO nanoparticles |
| title | Upgrading the Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Cotton Fabrics Using Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plant Waste Extract and Cold Plasma Technique |
| title_full | Upgrading the Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Cotton Fabrics Using Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plant Waste Extract and Cold Plasma Technique |
| title_fullStr | Upgrading the Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Cotton Fabrics Using Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plant Waste Extract and Cold Plasma Technique |
| title_full_unstemmed | Upgrading the Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Cotton Fabrics Using Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plant Waste Extract and Cold Plasma Technique |
| title_short | Upgrading the Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Cotton Fabrics Using Nanoparticles Synthesized from Plant Waste Extract and Cold Plasma Technique |
| title_sort | upgrading the ultraviolet protection factor of cotton fabrics using nanoparticles synthesized from plant waste extract and cold plasma technique |
| topic | Green synthesis nanotechnology UV radiation skin protection fabrics ZnO nanoparticles |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2541305 |
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