Progress of research and application on photocatalytic technology in textile field
Solar photocatalytic technology is favored by researchers because of its environmentally friendly and low-cost features,and research on applying photocatalytic technology to textile field has achieved some success.Under light irradiation,semiconductor photocatalysts can degrade organic pollutants by absorbing photon energy and stimulating active radicals with strong redox ability.This paper reviews the common carriers of photocatalytic materials and their loading methods on textiles,and summarizes the special functions they can give to textiles.The study shows that photocatalytic materials have good application prospects for treating textile printing and dyeing wastewater;the fabrics treated with photocatalysts can obtain self-cleaning,anti-bacterial and anti-ultraviolet functions,which can reduce the number of washing times of textiles and effectively protect the health of human skin;loading photocatalysts onto fibers or fabrics effectively enhances their recyclability.This study lays a foundation for the future exploration of photocatalytic technology in the textile field.