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5 Conclusion
Development of new gadgets at different times is to design the same by incorporating the modifications like portability, user friendliness, lightweight, durability on
suitable substrates. Presently, polymer-based substrates are used to fabricate flexible devices and a competent alternate would be textiles. Nanomaterials have greatly
enhanced the functional properties of matter, making them the most sought-after candidate. With triumphant evolution of nanotechnology, nanoparticle functionalized
multifunctional textiles are gaining commercial momentum. Nanomaterials offer
enhanced functionalities to textiles such as enhancement of oil/water repellence,
UV blocking ability, reduction of wrinkles, elimination of static charge build up,
continuous monitoring of bodily functions and metabolism, rehabilitation, toxicity
reduction, long term durability, and environmental impact without compromising
their flexibility or comfort. This new approach has opened up several windows in the
wearable and flexible technologies including garments, which is capable of sensing
and responding to environmental stimuli including mechanical, chemical, electrical,
thermal, optical, or magnetic sources. Enormous research has been carried out by
different groups in improving and acquiring the desired properties by selecting a
proper surface modification technique, where we can achieve the desired functional
group. Each PVD/CVD technique has its own impact and importance in modifying
the surface property based on its outer end application. Extensive research works
have been carried out to study the UV blocking properties of certain nanoparticles
like ZnO, which can then be coated over the fabrics to protect the wearer from the
harmful UV rays. The antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles and ZnO nano
particles have been investigated so that it can be coated on socks and help in reducing
bacterial growth and odour. The multi versatility of the nanoparticles offer several
functionalities to garments and when the knowledge of internet of things (IOT) is put
to implementation, the scope of such garments modified with the suitable nanoparticles will be widened. There is an increasing demand for such technology in the
present-day society owing to its cost-effective nature, affordability, versatility, high
durability and bio compatibility. Surface modified textiles are a promising technology
that is yet to be explored in several other aspects of applying science and technology
to everyday life.
Acknowledgements The authors are grateful to Nano Mission, Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi for the funding support (SR/NM/NT- 1039/2015) and one of the authors Mr.
Dinesh Kumar Subbiah thanks Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi for Senior
Research Fellowship (09/1095(0035)/18-EMR-1). We also acknowledge SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, for extending infrastructure
support to carry out this work.
D. K. Subbiah et al.
5 Conclusion
Development of new gadgets at different times is to design the same by incorporating the modifications like portability, user friendliness, lightweight, durability on
suitable substrates. Presently, polymer-based substrates are used to fabricate flexible devices and a competent alternate would be textiles. Nanomaterials have greatly
enhanced the functional properties of matter, making them the most sought-after candidate. With triumphant evolution of nanotechnology, nanoparticle functionalized
multifunctional textiles are gaining commercial momentum. Nanomaterials offer
enhanced functionalities to textiles such as enhancement of oil/water repellence,
UV blocking ability, reduction of wrinkles, elimination of static charge build up,
continuous monitoring of bodily functions and metabolism, rehabilitation, toxicity
reduction, long term durability, and environmental impact without compromising
their flexibility or comfort. This new approach has opened up several windows in the
wearable and flexible technologies including garments, which is capable of sensing
and responding to environmental stimuli including mechanical, chemical, electrical,
thermal, optical, or magnetic sources. Enormous research has been carried out by
different groups in improving and acquiring the desired properties by selecting a
proper surface modification technique, where we can achieve the desired functional
group. Each PVD/CVD technique has its own impact and importance in modifying
the surface property based on its outer end application. Extensive research works
have been carried out to study the UV blocking properties of certain nanoparticles
like ZnO, which can then be coated over the fabrics to protect the wearer from the
harmful UV rays. The antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles and ZnO nano
particles have been investigated so that it can be coated on socks and help in reducing
bacterial growth and odour. The multi versatility of the nanoparticles offer several
functionalities to garments and when the knowledge of internet of things (IOT) is put
to implementation, the scope of such garments modified with the suitable nanoparticles will be widened. There is an increasing demand for such technology in the
present-day society owing to its cost-effective nature, affordability, versatility, high
durability and bio compatibility. Surface modified textiles are a promising technology
that is yet to be explored in several other aspects of applying science and technology
to everyday life.
Acknowledgements The authors are grateful to Nano Mission, Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi for the funding support (SR/NM/NT- 1039/2015) and one of the authors Mr.
Dinesh Kumar Subbiah thanks Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi for Senior
Research Fellowship (09/1095(0035)/18-EMR-1). We also acknowledge SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, for extending infrastructure
support to carry out this work.