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Chemical functionalization of polyamide 6.6 fabrics.

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Title: Chemical functionalization of polyamide 6.6 fabrics.
Authors: Kisner, Alexandre1,2, Rainert, Karine Thaise1, Ferrari, Fernanda1, Nau, Carla Tatiana1, Barcellos, Ivonete Oliveira1, Pezzin, Sérgio Henrique3, Andreaus, Jürgen1 jandr@furb.br
Source: Reactive & Functional Polymers. Oct2013, Vol. 73 Issue 10, p1349-1356. 8p.
Subjects: Polyamide fibers, Adipic acid, Hexamethylenediamine, Synthetic fibers, Clothing & dress, Hydrophobic interactions, Surface structure
Abstract: Abstract: Polyamide 6.6 (PA 6.6) fibers, produced from adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine, are among the most consumed synthetic textile fibers used for garments. Fibers are hydrophobic, which makes dyeing difficult and affects wearing comfort. In the present work, chemical treatments of PA 6.6 fibers were carried out and compared with respect to their effect on fiber properties and obtained surface modifications. Scoured knitted PA 6.6 fabrics (opaque) were treated with hydrochloric acid (0–3M) and sodium hydroxide (3M) for up to 3h at 60°C. The fibers were characterized with respect to bulk and surface modifications such as amino and carboxyl end groups, superficial dyeing below the TG of the fiber, surface structure with SEM and AFM analysis. Furthermore a new analytic procedure for the determination of surface amino groups was tested. Both chemical treatments resulted in a significant increase in the amount of amino groups on the fiber, but especially the treatment with HCl 3M caused a more drastic surface modification of the fibers, however, not only restricted to the fiber surface. AFM and SEM analysis have shown a significant change in surface roughness on the nanoscale, which in addition to the creation of surface functional groups increases the fiber’s hydrophilicity and reactivity. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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Abstract:Abstract: Polyamide 6.6 (PA 6.6) fibers, produced from adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine, are among the most consumed synthetic textile fibers used for garments. Fibers are hydrophobic, which makes dyeing difficult and affects wearing comfort. In the present work, chemical treatments of PA 6.6 fibers were carried out and compared with respect to their effect on fiber properties and obtained surface modifications. Scoured knitted PA 6.6 fabrics (opaque) were treated with hydrochloric acid (0–3M) and sodium hydroxide (3M) for up to 3h at 60°C. The fibers were characterized with respect to bulk and surface modifications such as amino and carboxyl end groups, superficial dyeing below the TG of the fiber, surface structure with SEM and AFM analysis. Furthermore a new analytic procedure for the determination of surface amino groups was tested. Both chemical treatments resulted in a significant increase in the amount of amino groups on the fiber, but especially the treatment with HCl 3M caused a more drastic surface modification of the fibers, however, not only restricted to the fiber surface. AFM and SEM analysis have shown a significant change in surface roughness on the nanoscale, which in addition to the creation of surface functional groups increases the fiber’s hydrophilicity and reactivity. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
ISSN:13815148
DOI:10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2013.03.010