Enhancement the thermo-regulating property of cellulosic fabric using encapsulated paraffins in modified pectin

Synthesis of smart hosting materials from solvent free modified pectin with fatty acid (have different molecular weight) have been occurred and characterised. Modified pectin with phase change material (PCM) have been prepared and applied to textile material. Smart composite matrix based on modified pectin was produce thermo-regulating characteristics which play the main role to control body temperature for various daily wear. The microcapsules (pectin/PCM) and treated fabric were characterized using SEM, DSC and FT-IR. The results confirmed the synthesis of modified pectin using solvent free method, and also confirmed its reaction with cotton surface. DSC result confirmed that, the treated fabrics have a thermo-regulating property.