Study on the Preparation of Directional Water Transport Fabrics Based on Waterborne Fluoride-Free Method
Directional water transport fabrics have found extensive applications in various fields such as moisture-wicking clothing,soil stabilization,water resource management,agriculture,environmental protection,etc.However,the current manufacturing process of directional water transport fabrics often involves the use of organic solvents and fluorinated chemicals,posing hazards to the environment and human health.This paper introduces a waterborne,fluorine-free approach for producing directional water transport fabrics.The fabric is initially treated with a polydopamine coating,followed by the application of hexadecyltrimethoxysil-ane hydrolysis products using electrospinning on one side of the polydopamine-modified fabric,creating a water-resistant surface.Since the untreated side retains its superhydrophilic properties,the fabric forms a gradient structure ranging from superhydrophilic to superhydrophobic,thereby exhibiting directional water transport property.The preparation method is safe and environmentally friendly,and has wide application prospects.
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