Hydrogel bacterial cellulose: a path to improved materials for new eco-friendly textiles

In this paper, we present a novel, ecologically friendly technology for the synthesis and modification of kombucha-derived bacterial cellulose in order to produce textiles of desired physicochemical and mechanical properties. The procedure of manufacturing cellulose in the form of a stable hydrogel...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Cellulose (London) 2020-06, Vol.27 (9), p.5353-5365
Main Authors: Kamiński, Kamil, Jarosz, Magdalena, Grudzień, Joanna, Pawlik, Justyna, Zastawnik, Filip, Pandyra, Piotr, Kołodziejczyk, Agata Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Bioorganic Chemistry
Cellulose
Ceramics
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Composites
Consortia
Energy consumption
Fabrics
Fire resistance
Glass
Hydrogels
Materials recovery
Mechanical properties
Morphology
Natural Materials
Organic Chemistry
Original Research
Physical Chemistry
Polymer Sciences
Raw materials
Renewable resources
Sewing
Sustainable Development
Textiles
Wettability
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:In this paper, we present a novel, ecologically friendly technology for the synthesis and modification of kombucha-derived bacterial cellulose in order to produce textiles of desired physicochemical and mechanical properties. The procedure of manufacturing cellulose in the form of a stable hydrogel bacterial cellulose (HGBC) ensures the desired properties for the application of such a material, e.g., in the textile industry. Bacterial cellulose was obtained from a yeast/bacteria kombucha culture (a symbiotic consortium also known as “tea fungus” or SCOBY) that is easy and cheap to breed. The process of bacterial cellulose manufacturing and modification was optimized in order to obtain a maximum recovery of raw materials, minimal energy consumption and ensure the use of only natural and renewable resources. The obtained materials were characterized in terms of their wettability, mechanical properties, and flame resistance. Moreover, the morphology and composition of the materials were determined by using scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy, respectively. Additionally, it was proven that the HGBC materials might be used to manufacture various articles of clothing using commonly available sewing techniques, which are not adequate for non-modified cellulose-based materials. Finally, the synthesized fabrics were used as wristbands and parts of T-shirts and tested on volunteers to determine a skin-to-skin contact behaviour of the prepared fabrics. The reported results allow for confirming that the HGBC fabric may be used as a new textile and the proposed synthesis method is in accordance with the “green chemistry.” Graphic abstract
ISSN:0969-0239
1572-882X
DOI:10.1007/s10570-020-03128-3