Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
in textiles
G. Buyle MIICS 2012
Outline
Introduction Centexbel
Basic textile coating
Advanced coating techniques
Examples of applications
Acknowledgements
Research at Centexbel on topic smart
textiles enabled via several research
projects
Acknowledgement of the funding agencies
on different levels:
Regional: IWT
National: BELSPO
European: FP6 and FP7 programmes
Outline
Introduction Centexbel
Basic textile coating
Advanced coating techniques
Examples of applications
staff
140 skilled and highly educated men and women
Research groups
Three domains:
Functional thermoplastic textiles: compounding, extrusion, (bio)
polymers, nano-additives, textile reinforced composites,
Textile functionalisation and surface modification: coating &
finishing, sol gel, plasma treatment, lamination, hot melt,
Health, safety & security: medical and bio-functional textiles, smart
textiles, thermo-physiological comfort,
Testing laboratories
Laboratories (ISO 17025 accredited):
Physical:
E.g. breathability, outdoor ageing
Chemical:
E.g. chemical analysis, microscopy
Microbiological:
E.g. antimicrobial effect, biodegradability
Fire:
E.g. burning behaviour, smoke toxicity
(pre-)standardisation
Outline
Introduction Centexbel
Basic textile coating
Advanced coating techniques
Examples of applications
Traditional
coating
Yarn
level
Filament/
fibre
level
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Advanced
techniques
e.g. plasma
coating
Materials
Textile coating typically
comprises 2 parts:
Example nanoparticles
for textile coating
NP
Matrix/binder
Example:
Fire Retardant coating for carpet
Coating application
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FR additives
Ti
Sb
Br
Example:
PVC coated polyester fabric
Textile architecture
Classical techniques:
Wet techniques:
Formulation: solvent or water based
Application unit: padding/ immersion,
knife coating, transfer coating, foam
coating,
Typical add-on: 20-50g/m2
Multitude of advantages:
Robust
Large scale
Relatively simple equipment
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Immersion
Mayer bar
Classical techniques:
typical coating line
Hot melt:
100% system
(granulates, blocks,)
Melting of the polymer
Application as melt
Solidifying Coating
Materials: PE, PP, PES, PA,
EVA, TPU, silicone
Source: www.robatech.com
UV curable coatings
IR source
IR
UV
UV source
Textile
substrate
Coating
application
Curing
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Polyolefine-coatings (1/2)
POD = polyolefine dispersion in water, suitable
for standard application techniques
Source: Dow
Polyolefine-coatings (2/2)
PODs have unique advantages:
Solvent-free solution
High solid content (typically 40 to 55 wt%)
Functionalisation possible
Functionalisation:
Possible to mix in active components
Examples: FR, antimicrobial, conductive
Outline
Introduction Centexbel
Basic textile coating
Advanced coating techniques
Examples of applications
ALD
Evaporation
Magnetron sputtering
Atmospheric Plasma coating
Standard
technique
ALD
technique
Outside
Inside
ALD
Evaporation
Magnetron sputtering
Atmospheric Plasma coating
Source: Alupa
ALD
Evaporation
Magnetron sputtering
Atmospheric Plasma coating
Source: www.ecouterre.com
ALD
Evaporation
Magnetron sputtering
Atmospheric Plasma coating
Textile substrate
Plasma + Precursor (chosen according to the desired properties)
Coating possible permanent change of the surface properties
Crucial: interaction between precursor, substrate and plasma
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Key properties:
For wide substrates (up to 40 cm)
Corona + possibility to add liquid precursor
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Untreated
Badly treated
Uniformly treated
Outline
Introduction Centexbel
Basic textile coating
Advanced coating techniques
Examples of applications
Resistivity (Ohm)
wt % CNT
10
Application: Integration
of solar cells in textile
Solar cells require
(highly) conductive
layers
Potential application:
directly coating on
textile materials
e.g. tents, screens,
backpacks, garments
Coated fabric
Flexible textile
solar cell
Patent pending
(EP2011002735)
Antistatic fabric
After self-healing
Abrasion test
Reference
Sol gel
Bioresponsive coatings
Smart dressings for burn wounds: the wound dressing
releases antimicrobials when needed and signals an
(upcoming) infection via dye release
1.
2.
Stabilised nanocapsules
containing "switched off"
dye and antimicrobial
3.
Pathogenic bacteria
release toxins and
enzymes opening
of nanocapsules shell
Nanocapsules release
signaling molecules
and antimicrobials
Summary
(Coated) Textiles have a broad range of applications.
Both for garments and for technical textiles
Coating enables textile as flexible functionality carrier
The classical techniques dominate.
Relatively simple, reliable, large scale
Continuous search for novel methods, materials and
applications.
Methods: energy consumption , accuracy
Materials: bio-, nano-
Applications: electrical conductive, bioresponsive,
Contact
Contact info:
Guy Buyle
Centexbel
Technologiepark 7
9052 Zwijnaarde
BELGIUM
www.centexbel.be
Tel: +32 9 220 41 51
Fax: +32 9 220 49 55
Guy.Buyle@centexbel.be
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