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Nanotechnology in Textile Industry and Advantages Mr. Charlie Chow Technical Director Nano-Group Holdings Ltd. 26 – 29 October 2007. 11th INTERNATIONAL IZMIR TEXTILE AND APPAREL SYMPOSIUM. Outline. What is Nanotechnology Application in textile Industry Advantages Conclusion.
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Nanotechnology in Textile Industry and Advantages Mr. Charlie Chow Technical Director Nano-Group Holdings Ltd. 26 – 29 October 2007 11th INTERNATIONAL IZMIR TEXTILE AND APPAREL SYMPOSIUM
Outline • What is Nanotechnology • Application in textile Industry • Advantages • Conclusion
World Government spend in Nanotechnology R&D UNITED STATES FY 2007 US$1,200,000,000.00 (1.2 billion) FY 2001 – 2007 US$6,800,000,000.00 (6.8 billion) Source : http://www.nsf.gov/
World Government spend in Nanotechnology R&D RUSSIA US$7,000,000,000.00 (7 billion) E.U. Euro 1,300,000,000.00 (1.3 billion) CHINA US$1,000,000,000.00 (1 billion) Source : http://www.nsf.gov/
Governments, corporations and venture capitalists spend in Nanotechnology R&D 2007 US$4,000,000,000.00 (4 billion) Source : http://www.luxresearchinc.com/
US National Survey on awareness toward Nanotechnology August 2007 How much have you heard about Nanotechnology ? 6 % Heard a lot 21% Heard some 29% Heard just a little 42% Heard nothing at all 2% Not sure Source :http://www.hartresearch.com
Semi-conductors Automobile parts Sports equipments Construction products Clothing Home appliances Cosmetics Medicine Health Supplements Paints Tools Instruments,… Nanotechnology enhanced consumer products
Global Market Growing RateConsumer Products • Yearly Rate US$ 9,000,000,000.00 (9 billion) • By 2015 US$2,600,000,000,000.00 (2.6 trillion) Source : http://www.nsf.gov/ http://www.kc-com.com/lp/nano/nobelprize.asp?ad=64697505AB8ADD3AA07F761321D06014
Source : http://www.nanotechproject.org/consumer/analysis.html Nanotechnology consumer products 2007
Nanotechnology consumer products 2007 • Source :http://www.nanotechproject.org/consumer/analysis.html
Market for Textile Industry • Nanometer particles application • Smart Fabric • E-Textiles • Wearable Electronic 2007 US$ 13,600,000,000.00(13.6 billion) 2012 US$1,15,000,000,000.00(115 billion) Source : http://www.cientifica.eu/
What is NANO ? • NANO –“nanos” in Greek means “Dwarf”, a size scale (One billionth) • NANOMETER– One billionth of a meter
What is Nanotechnology ? • NANOTECHNOLOGY - Professor Norio Taniguchi of Tokyo Science University coined this term in 1974. • The design, characterization, production and application of structures, devices and systems by controlling shape and size at nanometer scale
“There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom” - Richard P. Feynman (1918 - 1988) Source :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Feynman
Wide Range of Targeted Textile Products Apparel fabric Cotton Linen Nylon Rayon Polyester Upholster Wool Garments Casual Wear Sports Wear Kid's wear Woollen Uniforms • Home Furnishings • Pillows • Bed Linens • Sofa cushions • Curtains • Carpets • Public • Public transit seats cushions • Restaurants table linens • Toys • Stuff toys
Functions :Application with Nanometer material on Fibre, Fabric and Garments • Liquid Repellence • Oil and Stain Resistance • Wrinkle Free • UV-Protection • Antibacterial • Flame Retardant • Odor Elimination • Quick drying • Mosquito Repellence and more…
Nanosized TiO2 particles Large TiO2 particles Nano TiO2 – UV protection Source: http://www.science.org.au/sats2003/images/barber-slide3.jpg
Bacterial and other infectious diseases have killed over5,000,000 people yearly Test method : AATCC-147 Non-Treated vs Nano-Treated Fabric Source : http://www.foreignaffairs.org/20050701faessay84402-p10/michael-t-osterholm/preparing-for-the-next-pandemic.html
3,500,000 – 5,000,000 cases of MalariaOver 1,000,000people diedyearly Source : http://www.malaria-vaccines.org.uk/1.shtml • Mosquito image from Food and Environmental Hygiene Department - HKSAR
Last Updated: Monday, 8 October 2007, 15:58 GMT 16:58 UK • Man in coma after mosquito bite • Michael's sister Sharan McKenzie, , said: "There is no cure and there is no vaccine, so all you can do is try and prevent yourself being bitten. • The virus, known as Eastern Equine Encephalitis or Triple E, is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases on the North American continent. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/
Nano-encapsulated Mosquito Repellent Particles image under SEM
Advantages 1. Protection to human life Anti-bacterial, Anti-Mosquito functions, UV protection 2. Apply on existing equipments Padding, curing machine in Dyeing and Printing factory Washing, drying machine in Garment washing factory 3. Environmentally friendly Most of the nanometer materials are non-toxic and bio-degradable 4. Minimizing the usage of chemistries Detergent 5. Retain fabric softness and breathability
Nano-Particles are bonded directly to the fiber surface the textiles gain special characteristics as: Fabric retains breathable properties Enhanced comfort and better hand-feel Breathable Properties & Better Hand-Feel Nano particles bonded on fiber under SEM
There are 2 classes of Savings: Direct Savings of Resources Indirect Savings of Resources as: Shorten the washing time (less energy and water consumption) Fewer number of washings for a given time (less energy, water and detergent consumption) Low water temperature for washing (smaller energy consumption) Green Technology for the Earth’s Resources U care W care about our Earth
Conclusions • High Tensile Strength • High Durability • Long Lasting Results • Physically Stable • Wide Range of Applications • Multifunctional Characteristics • Simple & Quick Application • Chemically Reactive With Free Radicals • Self Cleaning & Antibacterial • Green Technology Hydrophobic materials, Liquid Repellency • Superconducting Properties • Smart Fabrics • E-Textiles • Wearable Electronics
Thank You Charlie Chow Nano-Group Holdings Ltd. Email : charlie@nanogh.com http://www.nanogh.com