Synthesis of effective multifunctional textile based on silica nanoparticles

New and effective textile coating layer was developed. The new coating was prepared based on silica nanoparticles of an average particle size of 150 nm derived from rice husk. Then, silver nanoparticles of an average size of 14 nm were immobilized on silica nanoparticles surfaces and dispersed in binder and coated on textile surface. The mass ratio of silica nanoparticles was varied and studied. The textile properties of treated fabrics were improved. The UV protection factor of the treated textiles was significantly enhanced achieving more than 6 and 7 fold increase compared to textile binder treated and blank textile, respectively. The antibacterial properties of the treated fabrics were investigated and improved compared to untreated ones. The textile coated with coating containing silica nanoparticles-silver nanoparticles system achieved increase in clear inhibition zone compared to one containing silver nanoparticles only recording 30 mm clear zone. Also, the hydrophobic properties of the treated fabric surface were studied and excellent hydrophobic surface was obtained recording water contact angle of 145°.