Multifunctional scalable coated paper sheets for UV shielding and sublimation printing applications
Abstract Agricultural residues are produced annually; recycling these wastes in various ways is considered economically valuable. In this context, biopolymer-reinforced composite materials were developed to create alternative, eco-friendly, and sustainable resources for different applications. With...
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| description | Abstract Agricultural residues are produced annually; recycling these wastes in various ways is considered economically valuable. In this context, biopolymer-reinforced composite materials were developed to create alternative, eco-friendly, and sustainable resources for different applications. With advancements in innovative chemical techniques, cellulose nanofibers with silica have been simultaneously obtained. Rice residues were transformed into silica-based cellulose nanofibers (SCNNP) through hydrolysis using ammonium persulfate (APS) under microwave radiation at 70 °C, 1.25 M APS, an irradiation time of 20 min, and a liquor ratio of 1:75. Additionally, rice residue was converted into silica nanostructure SiO2NP via hydrochloric acid hydrolysis followed by calcination at 600 °C. The principal characterizations of the extracted SCNNP and SiO2NP were evaluated using FTIR, XRD, BET surface area analysis, SEM, TEM, EDX and ζ-potential measurements. To produce cellulose/silica hybrid composites on a paper matrix, co-processing of the isolated SiO2NP and/or SCNNP, which contained silica, was considered. Different concentrations of [SiO2NP (0.25–3%w/v)/SCNNP (0.5%w/v)] nanocomposites were used to modify the fabricated paper sheets, with cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM) serving as a binder. Fabricated paper sheets treated with various concentrations of (CPAM/SiO2NP/SCNNP) nanocomposite solutions were prepared. The impact of SiO2NP and/or SCNNP on the modified paper’s surface structure, strength, barrier, and UV shielding characteristics was examined. To evaluate color properties, the fabricated paper sheets treated with different concentrations of CPAM/SiO2NP/SCNNP, were silk-screen printed using disperse dye. Under different conditions (temperatures of 170–210 °C and time of 30–60 s.), the printed paper sheets were tested as heat transfer paper in sublimation transfer printing of polyester fabrics. Polyester samples printed using sheets treated with CPAM/0.5% SCNNP and CPAM/3% SiO2NP showed enhanced color depth. All polyester samples printed with modified sheets demonstrated outstanding fastness properties. Additionally, some treated paper sheets showed remarkable transfer stability during a second printing run. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e272bae5ecdd43229416121654bb1c562025-08-20T03:04:38ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115112610.1038/s41598-025-08734-4Multifunctional scalable coated paper sheets for UV shielding and sublimation printing applicationsAbeer M. Adel0Fatma N. El-Shall1Mohamed A. Diab2Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research CentreDyeing, Printing and Textile Auxiliaries Department, National Research CentreCellulose and Paper Department, National Research CentreAbstract Agricultural residues are produced annually; recycling these wastes in various ways is considered economically valuable. In this context, biopolymer-reinforced composite materials were developed to create alternative, eco-friendly, and sustainable resources for different applications. With advancements in innovative chemical techniques, cellulose nanofibers with silica have been simultaneously obtained. Rice residues were transformed into silica-based cellulose nanofibers (SCNNP) through hydrolysis using ammonium persulfate (APS) under microwave radiation at 70 °C, 1.25 M APS, an irradiation time of 20 min, and a liquor ratio of 1:75. Additionally, rice residue was converted into silica nanostructure SiO2NP via hydrochloric acid hydrolysis followed by calcination at 600 °C. The principal characterizations of the extracted SCNNP and SiO2NP were evaluated using FTIR, XRD, BET surface area analysis, SEM, TEM, EDX and ζ-potential measurements. To produce cellulose/silica hybrid composites on a paper matrix, co-processing of the isolated SiO2NP and/or SCNNP, which contained silica, was considered. Different concentrations of [SiO2NP (0.25–3%w/v)/SCNNP (0.5%w/v)] nanocomposites were used to modify the fabricated paper sheets, with cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM) serving as a binder. Fabricated paper sheets treated with various concentrations of (CPAM/SiO2NP/SCNNP) nanocomposite solutions were prepared. The impact of SiO2NP and/or SCNNP on the modified paper’s surface structure, strength, barrier, and UV shielding characteristics was examined. To evaluate color properties, the fabricated paper sheets treated with different concentrations of CPAM/SiO2NP/SCNNP, were silk-screen printed using disperse dye. Under different conditions (temperatures of 170–210 °C and time of 30–60 s.), the printed paper sheets were tested as heat transfer paper in sublimation transfer printing of polyester fabrics. Polyester samples printed using sheets treated with CPAM/0.5% SCNNP and CPAM/3% SiO2NP showed enhanced color depth. All polyester samples printed with modified sheets demonstrated outstanding fastness properties. Additionally, some treated paper sheets showed remarkable transfer stability during a second printing run.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08734-4Silica-based cellulose nanofibers (SCNNP)Silica nanoparticles (SiO2NP)Paper coatingUV protectionSublimation printing application |
| spellingShingle | Abeer M. Adel Fatma N. El-Shall Mohamed A. Diab Multifunctional scalable coated paper sheets for UV shielding and sublimation printing applications Scientific Reports Silica-based cellulose nanofibers (SCNNP) Silica nanoparticles (SiO2NP) Paper coating UV protection Sublimation printing application |
| title | Multifunctional scalable coated paper sheets for UV shielding and sublimation printing applications |
| title_full | Multifunctional scalable coated paper sheets for UV shielding and sublimation printing applications |
| title_fullStr | Multifunctional scalable coated paper sheets for UV shielding and sublimation printing applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multifunctional scalable coated paper sheets for UV shielding and sublimation printing applications |
| title_short | Multifunctional scalable coated paper sheets for UV shielding and sublimation printing applications |
| title_sort | multifunctional scalable coated paper sheets for uv shielding and sublimation printing applications |
| topic | Silica-based cellulose nanofibers (SCNNP) Silica nanoparticles (SiO2NP) Paper coating UV protection Sublimation printing application |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08734-4 |
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