TEHRAN - A research team at an Iranian knowledge-based company used nanotechnology to develop an antibacterial polyester fabric that can absorb and decompose volatile organic compounds and gaseous pollutants.
The fabric produced by the company, with an advanced mechanism, can absorb different pollutants, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen and sulfur oxides, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide, and decomposes them by producing hydroxyl and superoxide free radicals.
Also, the inherent antibacterial and antiviral properties of this fabric removes all viruses, bacteria, fungi, molds, and yeasts, making it an efficient option for improving the quality of breathing air.
The fabric can be used in various forms, including filters for air purifiers, independent pad filters without the need for a device, and also various types of textiles. The design of this product is such that it shows effective and sustainable performance in both home and office applications and in industrial environments and high-traffic urban areas.
In a relevant development in May, the research and development team of a textile plant in Iran had also acquired the technical know-how of producing antibacterial nanofibers and made blankets for airlines that are durable and enjoy antibacterial properties.
“Our company’s research and development (R&D) team, by obtaining an exclusive formulation, succeeded in applying nanotechnology in the production of these blankets, and since then, all blanket products have been offered in an antibacterial form with nanotechnology,” said Amin Moqaddam, the managing director of the textile plant.
He explained that by using nanotechnology, the textile company has produced a polyester acrylic blanket that contains active nanoparticles with antibacterial properties. “Due to their high surface-to-volume ratio, these nanoparticles react with bacteria and, by inactivating their vital enzymes, deprive them of the ability to grow and survive. As a result, blankets produced with this technology can prevent the transmission of microorganisms among passengers,” Moqaddam said.
“In addition to its antibacterial properties, the blanket is also highly resistant to fire. This feature is specially crucial in confined and sensitive environments like the aircraft cabins,” he added.