Benha University

Neama Ahmed El-said Abd el-salam

Asst. Lecturer

Faculty of Applied Arts Textile Printing and Dyeing and Finishing

Silica Aerogels and their Applications in Textile Industry

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry • 2023
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Authors Ahmed G. Hassabo 1 Sohaila G. Shaker 2 Neaama Ahed Abd El-Salam 2 Nourhan Alaa Mohamed 2 Nehad Zakaria Gouda 2 Nadeen Khalid 2 Hanan Othman 2
Keywords Silica Aerogels- Thermal insulation- Heat comfort- Superamphiphobicity- chemical protection Self-cleaning
Journal Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Publisher Ahmed G. Hassabo
Volume Volume 66
Issue Issue 12
Pages Pages 431-443
publication.type Local
Paper Link Open Link
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Abstract
The coating of various textiles, including 3D weft-knitted spacer fabrics (92% polyester - 8% spandex), polyester, and cotton, is presently seen to be a great use for silica aerogels (SA). They may impart and improve various attributes to the aforementioned fabrics thanks to their exquisite porous structure, large surface area, and superior permeability. They are primarily created from three different types of precursors, namely water glass (Sodium silicate), alkoxysilanes, and orthosilicates, to produce silica, which has the chemical formula O-Si-O. They follow a conventional sol-gel manufacturing process, going through three stages: gelation, aging, and drying. They are coated onto cloth and give self-cleaning, superamphiphobicity, chemical protection, thermal insulation, and thermal comfort qualities.
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