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ArticlePolymers2024

PBAT/PLA-Based Electrospun Nanofibrous Protective Clothes with Superhydrophobicity, Permeability, and Thermal Insulation Characteristics for Individuals with Disabilities.

Muhammad Omer Aijaz, Ubair Abdus Samad, Ibrahim A Alnaser, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Abdulaziz K Assaifan, Mohammad Rezaul Karim

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Article in Polymers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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6 authors.

Muhammad Omer AijazCenter of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials (CEREM), Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-9872-5645
Ubair Abdus SamadCenter of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials (CEREM), Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-5376-9903
Ibrahim A AlnaserCenter of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials (CEREM), Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6325-8410
Md Irfanul Haque SiddiquiKing Salman Center for Disability Research, Riyadh 11614, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-4289-4826
Abdulaziz K AssaifanKing Salman Center for Disability Research, Riyadh 11614, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad Rezaul KarimCenter of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials (CEREM), Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4567-6069

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study presents the development of multifunctional protective clothing for disabled individuals using PBAT/PLA biopolymeric-based electrospun nanofibrous membranes. The fabric consists of a superhydrophobic electrospun nanofibrous cloth reinforced with silica nanoparticles. The resulting nanofiber membranes were characterized using FE-SEM, a CA goniometer, breathability and hydrostatic pressure resistance tests, UV-vis spectroscopy, thermal infrared photography, tensile tests, and nanoindentation. The results demonstrated the integration of superhydrophobicity, breathability, and mechanical improvements in the protective clothing. The nanofibrous porous structure of the fabric allowed breathability, while the silica nanoparticles acted as an effective infrared reflector to keep the wearer cool on hot days. The fabric's multifunctional properties make it suitable for various products, such as outdoor clothing and accessories for individuals with disabilities. This study highlights the importance of selecting appropriate textiles for protective clothing and the challenges faced by disabled individuals in terms of mobility, eating, and dressing. The innovative and purposeful design of this multifunctional protective clothing aimed to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities.

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breathabilitydisabilityhydrophobicitynanofibrous membranenanoparticlesPBAT/PLAprotective clothesthermal insulation

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PMID39274102
PMCPMC11398028

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