the nanolayers adhere to natural fibers by electrostatic force, similar to the way that magnets attract or repel depending on the electromagnetic charge, hinestroza said.
there are literally dozens of potential uses of this technology involving smart textiles. “imagine gloves coated with arthritis drugs; military uniforms coated with antibacterial layers to prevent infection in case of wound; antibacterial sheets for submarine bunks to prevent illness spread as these bunks are shared by enlisted personnel; and comfortable protective clothing against several chemical and biological warfare agents,” hinestroza said.
additional uses could include diapers coated with anti-itching polyelectrolytes as well as tissues coated with anti-allergy medicine, he added.
hinestroza and his colleagues are funded by the institute of textile technology and recently received a seed grant from the nc state nanotechnology steering committee.
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