Nano-Finishing of Animal Fibers - A Review

Hafsa Imtiyaz Chisti; Sadiya Sajad; Asif Hassan Sofi

Authors

Hafsa Imtiyaz Chisti Division of Livestock Products Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Srinagar-190 006, Jammu and Kashmir, INDIA https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5636-2202
Sadiya Sajad Division of Livestock Products Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Srinagar-190 006, Jammu and Kashmir, INDIA
Asif Hassan Sofi Associate Professor and Head Division of Livestock Products Technology Sher-e Kashmir university of agricultural sciences and technology of kashmir Shuhama Alusteng Kashmir INDIA

Keywords:

Nano-finishing, Fibers, Whiskers, Nano-particles, Wrinkle, Static, Nano-tubes

Abstract

The advent of nano-technology is increasingly gaining a significant role and contribution in the development of numerous scientific disciplines. The introduction of novel materials and the achievement of higher performance standards in the functionality of known materials are emerging using the nano-technology. Production of fibers with nano-meter sized diameter provided opportunities to innovate and achieve novel or enhanced performance standards in animal fibers. Nano-particles that are currently in use are based on nano-clays, carbon nano-tubes, carbon nano-particles and metal hydroxide. A range of functional properties of fibers in terms of antimicrobial activity, wrinkle resistance, flame retardancy, water proofing, UV- blocking, self-cleaning and static free are achievable. Currently the developments are in progress and a number of areas potential to offer value addition demand more research studies.