The comfort properties of cosmeto-textiles functionalized with protein-based nanoemulsions encapsulating Vitamin-E

ABSTRACT

The comfort properties of a textile cannot be dissociated from its function. Considering this premise, we evaluated the physical and mechanical performance of a previously developed cosmeto-textile composed of cotton/elastane, functionalized with bovine serum albumin (BSA) and BSA/silk fibroin (BSA/SF) nanoemulsions, encapsulating α-tocopherol (vitamin E). The surface functionalization of cotton fabrics with the nanoemulsions was confirmed by fabric staining with Coomassie Brilliant Blue R250 and by FTIR-ATR. The comfort properties including wetting, stiffness, stretching, draping ability, electrical resistance, and air and vapor permeability were evaluated. The results revealed that the functionalization of cotton fabrics with the developed protein-based nanoemulsions did not disturb the comfort properties of the textile material nor its functionality. This gives a good indication of the potential of the developed breathable cosmeto-textile to be used in contact with the human body with acceptable performance.

摘要

纺织品的舒适性与其功能是分不开的. 考虑到这一前提，我们评估了先前开发的由棉/弹性纤维组成的美容织物的物理和机械性能，该织物具有牛血清白蛋白（BSA）和牛血清白蛋白/丝素蛋白（BSA/SF）纳米乳液的功能化，包封α-生育酚（维生素E）. 通过考马斯亮蓝R250染色和FTIR-ATR分析，证实了纳米乳液对棉织物的表面功能化. 评价了织物的润湿性、刚度、拉伸性、悬垂性、电阻、透气性和透气性等舒适性. 结果表明，所研制的蛋白质基纳米乳液对棉织物的功能化既不影响织物的舒适性，也不影响其功能性. 这很好地说明了所开发的透气美容织物在与人体接触时具有可接受性能的潜力.

KEYWORDS:

• Cotton
• functionalization
• nanoemulsions
• vitamin E
• comfort properties

关键词:

• 棉花
• 功能化
• 纳米乳液
• 维生素E
• 舒适性

Acknowledgment

The authors thank Negin Rezaei for the support.

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Funding

This study was supported by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) under the scope of the strategic funding of UIDB/04469/2020 unit and BioTecNorte operation (NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000004) funded by European Regional Development Fund under the scope of Norte2020 - Programa Operacional Regional do Norte;Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia [NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000004,UIDB/04469/2020];