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2. Dyeing Properties of Cotton with Reactive Dye in Nonane Nonaqueous Reverse Micelle System
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Alan Yiu Lun Tang, Cheng Hao Lee, Yanming Wang, and Chi Wai Kan
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Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Published
- 2018
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3. Biosorption Performance of Encapsulated Candida krusei for the removal of Copper(II)
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Chi Him Jim Luk, Joanne Yip, Chun Wah Marcus Yuen, Siu Kwong Pang, Kim Hung Lam, and Chi Wai Kan
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract The use of microorganisms in biosorption is one of the most promising ways to remove trace amounts of heavy metal ions. Nevertheless, the enhancement of the successful removal of heavy metal ions by using different combinations of biosorbents is not generally guaranteed which leaves room to explore the application of the technique. In this study, the performance of free and immobilized forms of a yeast strain, Candida krusei (C. krusei), and calcium alginate (CaAlg) are evaluated for their ability to remove copper(II). Infrared spectroscopy, studies on the effects of pH and temperature, and kinetics and isotherm modelling are carried out to evaluate the biosorption. The infrared spectroscopy shows that the primary biosorption sites on the biosorbents are carboxylate groups. In addition, a higher pH and higher temperatures promote biosorption while a decline in biosorption ability is observed for C. krusei at 50 °C. The kinetics study shows that C. krusei, CaAlg and immobilized C. krusei (MCaAlg) conform with good correlation to pseudo-second order kinetics. MCaAlg and CaAlg fit well to the Langmuir isotherm while C. krusei fits well to the Temkin isotherm. From the experimental data, encapsulating C. krusei showed improved biosoprtion and address clogging in practical applications.
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- 2017
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4. Intelligent techniques and optimization algorithms in textile colour management: a systematic review of applications and prediction accuracy
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Senbiao Liu, Yaohui Keane Liu, Kwan-yu Chris Lo, and Chi-wai Kan
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Intelligent techniques ,Optimisation algorithms ,Textile colour management ,Performance comparison reference ,Review ,Textile bleaching, dyeing, printing, etc. ,TP890-933 ,Social Sciences - Abstract
Abstract Based on a selection of 101 articles published from 2013 to 2022, this study systematically reviews the application of intelligent techniques and optimization algorithms in textile colour management. Specifically, the study explores how these techniques have been applied to four subfields within textile colour management: colour matching and prediction, colour difference detection and assessment, colour recognition and segmentation, and dye solution concentration and decolourization. Following an introduction to intelligent techniques and optimization algorithms in textile colour management, the study describes the specific applications of these techniques in the field over the past decade. Descriptive statistics are used to analyse trends in the use of these techniques and optimization algorithms, and comparative performances indicate the effectiveness of the techniques and algorithms. The study finds that the primary intelligent techniques used in the field of textile colour management include artificial neural networks (ANN), support vector machines (SVM) such as SVM, LSSVM, LSSVR, SLSSVR, FWSVR, fuzzy logic (FL) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS), clustering algorithms (e.g., K-means, FCM, X-means algorithms), and extreme learning machines (ELM) such as ELM, OSLEM, KELM, RELM. The main optimization algorithms used include response surface methodology (RSM), genetic algorithms (GA), particle swarm optimization (PSO), and differential evolution (DE). Finally, the study proposes a comparison of the performance of intelligent techniques and optimization algorithms, summarizes the relevant research trends, and suggests future research opportunities and directions, besides stating the limitations of this paper.
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- 2024
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5. EFFECT OF METAL OXIDE ON ANTI-MICROBIAL FINISHING OF COTTON FABRIC
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Yin Ling Lam,, Chi Wai Kan,, and Chun Wah M. Yuen
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Antimicrobial ,Cotton ,Silver Oxide ,Catalyst ,Zinc Oxide ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 - Abstract
Cellulosic fibres provide a very agreeable environment for growth of bacteria due to large surfaces with high moisture absorbability. Therefore, the demand for an anti-microbial finish as an effective means of preventing disease transmission is high; it inhibits growth of or kills microorganisms on textile fabrics. This paper reports results of experiments where silver oxide (Ag2O) or zinc oxide (ZnO) was used as a catalyst with the halogenated phenoxy compound (Microfresh, MF) and a binder (Microban, MB) on cotton fabrics to improve treatment effectiveness and minimize its side effects. Anti-microbial-treated fabrics showed some new characteristic peaks in chemical structure as evaluated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. In an anti-microbial test, it was found that anti-bacterial activity increased as MF-MB chemical agents were applied to the fabrics. A noticeable result was that the metal oxide catalyst had a significant effect on enhancing the performance. Surface morphology of anti-microbial-treated cotton specimens showed roughened and wrinkled fabric surface with high deposition of the finishing agent, which had a lower breaking load and tearing strength resulting from side effects of the acidic treatment. However, the addition of the Ag2O catalyst was able to compensate for the reduction in tensile and tearing strength, and it is considered harmless for human skin.
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- 2012
6. EFFECT OF OXYGEN PLASMA PRETREATMENT AND TITANIUM DIOXIDE OVERLAY COATING ON FLAME RETARDANT FINISHED COTTON FABRICS
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Yin Ling Lam, Chi Wai Kan, and Chun Wah Yuen
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Flame-retardant ,Titanium dioxide ,Plasma pretreatment ,Cotton ,Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 - Abstract
Flammability properties of plasma pretreated cotton fabrics subjected to flame-retardant treatment were studied. Plasma pretreatment, using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ), was applied to cotton fabrics to enhance material properties, while retaining inherent advantages of the substrates. An organic phosphorus compound (flame-retardant agent, FR) together with a melamine resin (crosslinking agent, CL) and phosphoric acid (catalyst, PA) were used. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) or nano-TiO2 was used as a co-catalyst for cotton fabrics to improve treatment effectiveness and minimize side effects. Surface morphology of plasma pretreated cotton specimens subjected to flame-retardant treatment showed a roughened and wrinkled fabric surface with high deposition of the finishing agent, caused by an etching effect of plasma and attack of acidic FR. Combustibility of FR-CL-PA-TiO2 and FR-CL-PA-Nano-TiO2 treated fabrics was evaluated by a 45° flammability test. FR-CL-PA-treated specimens showed superior flame-retardancy, which was further improved by plasma pretreatment and addition of metal oxide as a co-catalyst. However, in comparison with the control sample, flame-retardant-treated cotton specimens had lower breaking load and tearing strength, resulting from side effects of the crosslinking agent used, while plasma pretreatment might compensate for the reduction in tensile strength caused by flame-retardant agents. In addition, both plasma pretreatment and metal oxide co-catalyst added in the flame-retardant finishing improved the crosslinking process between FR and cotton fabric, minimizing formation of free formaldehyde and allowing the use of FR in industry.
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- 2011
7. Effective Photodegradation of Methyl Orange Using Fluidized Bed Reactor Loaded with Cross-Linked Chitosan Embedded Nano-CdS Photocatalyst
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Wai Szeto, Chi Wai Kan, C. W. M. Yuen, Shun-Wan Chan, and Kim Hung Lam
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Chemical engineering ,TP155-156 - Abstract
Chitosan-based photocatalyst composites containing CdS nanocrystals with and without glutaraldehyde or epichlorohydrin cross-linking treatments were investigated and the catalyzed photodegradation of methyl orange in aqueous solution was examined. In addition, the effects of catalyst dosage, initial dye concentration, and initial pH of the dye solution on the photodegradation kinetics were investigated. In this study, the effect of initial solution pH was more important than other factors. The photocatalyst composite could remove 99% dye in 80 minutes at pH 4. The catalyst composite was characterized by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), and visible reflectance spectroscopy. The dye removal mechanism of methyl orange involved an initial sorption process followed by photodegradation. The sorption process underwent the pseudo-second order kinetics, while photodegradation followed the Langmuir-Hinshelwood kinetics. Although the glutaraldehyde cross-linked chitosan enhanced the initial dye sorption, the epichlorohydrin cross-linked catalyst composite demonstrated a better overall dye removal performance, especially in the photodegradation step. Both chitosan encapsulated catalyst with and without epichlorohydrin cross-linking demonstrated the same pseudo-first order photodegradation kinetic constant of 0.026 min−1 and the same dye removal capacity. The catalyst composite could be reused but the photocatalytic activity dropped successively in each cycle.
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- 2014
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8. Analyzing the Effects of Plasma Treatment Process Parameters on Fading of Cotton Fabrics Dyed with Two-Color Mix Dyes Using Bayesian Regulated Neural Networks (BRNNs)
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Senbiao Liu, Yaohui Keane Liu, Kwan-Yu Chris Lo, and Chi-Wai Kan
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bayesian regulated neural network ,10-fold cross-validation ,sensitivity analysis ,plasma treatment ,two-color mix dye ,fading effect prediction ,Science ,Textile bleaching, dyeing, printing, etc. ,TP890-933 - Abstract
This study used Bayesian Regulated Neural Networks (BRNN) with 10-fold cross-validation to accurately forecast fading effects of plasma treatment on cotton fabrics for a given set of parameters. By training six independent BRNN models, a reduction in model complexity and an enhancement in generalizability to unknown datasets were achieved. The input comprises plasma treatment parameters and color measurements of the cotton fabric before fading, while the output comprises color measurements after fading. The plasma treatment parameters included color depth, air (oxygen) concentration, water content and treatment time. Color measurements included CIE L*a*b*C*h and K/S values. Furthermore, 162 datasets derived from two-color mixed-dye cotton fabrics were utilized for training and testing. The outcomes revealed superior prediction performance of the BRNN compared to the Levenberg-Marquardt Neural Networks, with R2 values approaching 1 and 82.35% to 94.12% of the sample predictions lying within the acceptable color difference range. Through global sensitivity analysis, the impact of treatment parameters on fading effects was quantified, providing a scientific basis for parameter adjustment. This study not only elucidated the mechanism of plasma treatment-induced fading but also offers effective prediction tools for the intelligent and digital development of the fashion clothing fading domain.
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- 2023
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9. Antiviral and Antibacterial 3D-Printed Products Functionalised with Poly(hexamethylene biguanide)
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Anson M. Y. Luk, Chris K. Y. Lo, Jiachi Amber Chiou, Chi-Hang Ngai, Ki Law, Tsz-Long Lau, Wan-Xue Chen, Matthew Hui, and Chi-Wai Kan
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3D-printed plastics ,additive manufacturing ,antibacterial ,antiviral ,digital light processing ,poly(hexamethylene biguanide) ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
Infection prevention and public health are a vital concern worldwide, especially during pandemics such as COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. Frequent manual disinfection and use of chemical spray coatings at public facilities are the typical measures taken to protect people from coronaviruses and other pathogens. However, limitations of human resources and coating durability, as well as the safety of disinfectants used are the major concerns in society during a pandemic. Non-leachable antimicrobial agent poly(hexamethylene biguanide) (PHMB) was mixed into photocurable liquid resins to produce novel and tailor-made covers for public facilities via digital light processing, which is a popular 3D printing technique for satisfactory printing resolution. Potent efficacies of the 3D-printed plastics were achieved in standard antibacterial assessments against S. aureus, E. coli and K. pneumoniae. A total of 99.9% of Human coronavirus 229E was killed after being in contact with the 3D-printed samples (containing the promising PHMB formulation) for two hours. In an eight-week field test in Hong Kong Wetland Park, antibacterial performances of the specially designed 3D-printed covers analysed by environmental swabbing were also found to be satisfactory. With these remarkable outcomes, antimicrobial products prepared by digital light processing 3D printing can be regarded as a reliable solution to long-term infection prevention and control.
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- 2024
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10. Tuning the Tensile and Shear Properties of a Scar Healing Composite for Mechanotherapy
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Kam-Che Lui, Xungai Wang, and Chi-Wai Kan
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pressure garment fabric ,composite dressing ,scar therapeutics ,mechanical properties ,tension shielding ,pressure redistribution ,Technology ,Science - Abstract
Conventional scar treatment options of single pressure garment therapy (PGT) or silicone gel sheeting (SGS, Cica-Care®, Smith and Nephew, London, UK) alone lack mechanical property tunability. This article discusses a scar healing composite (PGF-Biopor®AB, Dreve Otoplastik GmbH, Unna, Germany) and how its mechanical properties can be tuned for improved mechanotherapy. A balance between compression and tension was achieved by tuning the tensile and shear properties, facilitating tension shielding and pressure redistribution for scar therapeutics. Biopor®AB-wrapping on biaxial-tensioned pressure garment fabric (PGF) allowed compression therapy and internal pressure redistribution. The Biopor®AB surface, with a coefficient of friction close to 1, strategically localizes stress for effective tension shielding. A substantial five-fold reduction in silicone tension, amounting to 1.060 N, achieves tension shielding and pressure redistribution. Simultaneously, a dynamic internal pressure-sharing mechanism distributes 0.222 kPa from each SPK-filament bundle, effectively managing internal pressure. Alongside the principle compression-silicone dual therapy, this composite design with dynamic internal pressure sharing and mechanical property tunability provides an additional pressure-relieving strategy for multiple scar therapeutics.
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- 2024
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11. Reverse Micellar Dyeing of Cotton Fabric with Reactive Dye Using Biodegradable Non-Ionic Surfactant as Nanoscale Carrier: An Optimisation Study by One-Factor-at-One-Time Approach
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Yiu Lun Alan Tang, Shixin Jin, Cheng Hao Lee, Ho Shing Law, Jiali Yu, Yanming Wang, and Chi-wai Kan
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Tergitol surfactant ,secondary alcohol ethoxylate ,cotton fabric ,reactive dyes ,non-aqueous dyeing ,reverse micelle ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
This study investigates the feasibility of using biodegradable secondary alcohol ethoxylate (SAE) non-ionic surfactant as a building block for the formation of reverse micelles, functioning as reactive dye carriers for the dyeing of cotton fabric in non-aqueous octane medium. Ten dyeing parameters were optimised, by a one-factor-at-a-time approach, namely: (i) effect of colour fixation agent; (ii) surfactant-to-water mole ratio; (iii) surfactant-to-co-surfactant mole ratio; (iv) volume of soda ash; (v) volume of dye; (vi) solvent-to-cotton ratio; (vii) dyeing temperature; (viii) dyeing time; (ix) fixation time; (x) soda-ash-to-cotton ratio. The colour properties, fastness properties and physical properties of SAE-dyed samples were experimentally compared with the conventional water-dyed samples. The optimised condition was found when SAE samples were dyed as follows: (a) 1:20 surfactant-to-water ratio; (b) 1:8 surfactant-to-co-surfactant ratio; (c) 10:1 solvent ratio; (d) 40 min dyeing time; (e) 60 min fixation time; and (f) 70 °C dyeing and fixation temperature. The results showed that SAE-dyed samples have better colour strength, lower reflectance percentage and comparable levelness, fastness and physical properties than that of water-dyed samples. SEM images revealed that the dyed cotton fibres had no severe surface damage caused by an SAE-based reverse micellar dyeing system. The TEM image depicts that the reverse micelle was of nanoscale, spherical-shaped and had a core–shell structure, validating the presence of reverse micelle as a reactive dye carrier and the potential of an SAE-based reverse micellar system for dyeing of cotton fabrics.
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- 2023
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12. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Non-Ionic Surfactant-Based Reverse Micellar Dyeing of Cotton Fabric with Hot Type Trichloropyrimidine (TCP)-Based Reactive Dyes
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Alan Yiu Lun Tang, Cheng Hao Lee, Yanming Wang, and Chi-Wai Kan
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cotton fabric ,reactive dyes ,hot type ,reverse micelle ,non-aqueous dyeing ,polyethylene glycol ,Science ,Textile bleaching, dyeing, printing, etc. ,TP890-933 - Abstract
This work aims to examine the feasibility of using poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-based reverse micellar dyeing system for dyeing cotton fabric with the use of hot type trichloropyrimidine (TCP)-based reactive dyes and to evaluate the possibility of saving the dyeing energy used during the dyeing process. Experimental results show that fabrics dyed in reverse micellar system at 90°C can achieve higher color yield than the conventional water-based system at the same temperature. Further experiments using reverse micellar system for dyeing cotton at 80°C (a reduction of working temperature of 10°C) provided color yield comparable to that of conventional water-based system except the use of yellow dye. Both water-dyed and octane-dyed samples had good to excellent levelness, washing and rubbing fastness and 98.5% of octane could be recycled after distillation. Reflectance curves were identical in shape and the SEM images showed neither of the dyeing systems caused any significant damage to cotton fibers. These findings validated the possibility of using reverse micellar dyeing system for hot type TCP-based reactive dyeing of cotton fabrics at lower coloration temperature and energy consumption.
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- 2023
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13. Alkyl Polyglucoside (APG) Nonionic Surfactant-Based Reverse Micellar Dyeing of Cotton Fabric – A Study of Reactive Dyes with Different Functional Groups
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Yiu Lun Alan Tang, Cheng Hao Lee, Chiu Yuk Chan, Yanming Wang, and Chi-Wai Kan
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cotton fabric ,reactive dyes ,functional groups ,reverse micelle ,non-aqueous dyeing ,alkyl polyglucoside ,decamethylcyclopentasiloxane ,Science ,Textile bleaching, dyeing, printing, etc. ,TP890-933 - Abstract
Reverse micellar dyeing of cotton woven fabrics with natural and biodegradable alkyl polyglucoside-based (APG-based) nonionic surfactant in decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) non-aqueous medium with reactive dyes of different functional groups was investigated and compared with conventional aqueous water-based dyeing in terms of reflectance, color yield, levelness, CIE L*a*b* values, washing fastness and color fading properties. Experimental results have revealed that APG reverse micellar method can provide a higher color yield (K/Ssum value) and lower color reflectance (better dye uptake) than conventional water-based method, along with comparable washing fastness, leveling and color fading properties. Hetero-bifunctional reactive dyes can attain the highest color yield, followed by homo-bifunctional reactive dyes and mono-functional reactive dyes. Mono-functional reactive dyes and homo-bifunctional reactive dyes produce the best levelling properties with smallest levelness variation when compared with that of hetero-bifunctional reactive dyes in non-aqueous D5 dyeing medium.
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- 2023
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14. A Self-Pumping Composite Dressing Improved Hypertrophic Scar Healing with Dual Therapy and Active-Fluid Transport
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Kam-Che Lui, Nuruzzaman Noor, Chi-Wai Kan, and Xungai Wang
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composite dressing ,scar healing ,pressure garment therapy ,silicone gel sheeting ,dual therapy ,“warp insertions” mobility ,Technology ,Science - Abstract
Silicone gel sheeting (SGS) and pressure garment therapy (PGT) are the International Clinical Recommendations on Scar Management’s (ICRSM) two principal non-invasive scar-healing procedures. This study created a new PGT-SGS composite (PGF-Biopor®AB-based) via pre-strained screen printing. The Biopor®AB hydrophobicity and nylon-hydrophilicity enabled self-pumping for PGT-SGS dual therapy and pressure-driven “warp insertions” mobility facilitates active-fluid transportation. Integrating both therapies in a single PGT-SGS composite achieved efficacy optimization, and the 3D channel structure allowed trauma-free active-fluid transport. The 3D channel topology enables smooth diffusional transport in active-fluid transport environments—and active “nylon absorbency” improved water uptake and enhanced permeability capabilities with sustainability achieved dynamic hydration. The sole use of PGF-Biopor®AB composite in empirical trials verified dual therapy with trauma-free active-fluid transport with one-month efficacy, providing a new route for dual treatment and active scar management.
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- 2023
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15. Longitudinal Study on the Antimicrobial Performance of a Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB)-Treated Textile Fabric in a Hospital Environment
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Sui-Lung Yim, Jessie Wing-Yi Cheung, Iris Yuk-Ching Cheng, Lewis Wai-Hong Ho, Suet-Yee Sandy Szeto, Pinky Chan, Yin-Ling Lam, and Chi-Wai Kan
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PHMB ,antimicrobial clothing ,antimicrobial medical textile ,infection control ,contaminants ,infection transmission vehicles ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
Healthcare workers in the hospital environment are at risk of infection and body fluids such as saliva, bacterial contamination, oral bacteria, etc. directly or indirectly exacerbate this issue. These bio-contaminants, when adhered to hospital linens and clothing, grow substantially, as conventional textile products provide a favorable medium for bacterial and viral growth, adding to the risk of transmitting infectious diseases in the hospital environment. Textiles with durable antimicrobial properties prevent microbial colonization on their surfaces and help contain the spread of pathogens. This longitudinal study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial performance of PHMB-treated healthcare uniforms during prolonged usage and repetitive laundry cycles in a hospital environment. The PHMB-treated healthcare uniforms displayed non-specific antimicrobial properties and remained efficient (>99% against S. aureus and K. pneumoniae) after use for 5 months. With the fact that no antimicrobial resistance was reported towards PHMB, the presented PHMB-treated uniform may reduce infection in hospital settings by minimizing the acquisition, retention, and transmission of infectious diseases on textile products.
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- 2023
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16. A Systematic Literature Network Analysis: Development of Manufacturing, Enhancement and Sustainability of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (1998–2020) and Future Research Agenda
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Ivan King-Hei Or, Chris Kwan-Yu Lo, and Chi-Wai Kan
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Polymers and Plastics ,General Chemical Engineering ,General Chemistry - Published
- 2023
17. Comparison of water-based dyeing system and alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactant-based reverse micellar dyeing system with reactive dyes for cotton
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Yiu Lun Alan Tang, Cheng Hao Lee, Yanming Wang, and Chi-wai Kan
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Polymers and Plastics - Published
- 2023
18. A Computer Colour Matching (CCM) Study on Non-aqueous Reactive Dyeing of Cotton Fabric with Rhamnolipid (RL) Microbial Biosurfactant-Based Reverse Micelles
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Alan Yiu Lun Tang, Cheng Hao Lee, Yanming Wang, and Chi-wai Kan
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Polymers and Plastics ,General Chemical Engineering ,General Chemistry - Published
- 2023
19. Preparation of N-halamine antimicrobial cotton fabric based on plasma treatment
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Chang Liu, Rong Li, Zhiguang Li, Luyi Han, Rongjin Shi, Yaxun Huang, Chi-wai Kan, Qing Zhang, Huixia Li, and Chang-E Zhou
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The textile industry has a strong interest in the antibacterial properties of fabrics. In this research, N-hydroxymethylacrylamide (N-MA) was firstly finished on cotton fabric by pad-dry processes following with argon plasma treatment to initiate the graft copolymerization of N-MA on the fabric, and then, the fabric was chlorinated with sodium hypochlorite to impart it antimicrobial property. The presence of N-MA on the cotton fabric surface was confirmed with Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The tearing strength, weight change, crystallinity and antimicrobial property of the modified fabric were also characterized. The results showed that the fabric completely inactivated S. aureus and E. coli O157:H7 within 10 min of contact time and the antimicrobial property was rechargeable. This N-halamine antimicrobial cotton fabrics with superior antimicrobial properties exhibited potential for future application in the long term antimicrobial field.
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- 2023
20. Instrumental Evaluation of Stickiness of Textiles Under Wet Skin Surface.
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Ka-Po Maggie Tang, Kam-Hong Chau, Chi-Wai Kan, and Jin-Tu Fan
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- 2018
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21. Constant Temperature Drying Rate Tester: Real-Time Water Evaporation Measurement of Fabrics.
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Kam-Hong Chau, Ka-Po Maggie Tang, and Chi-Wai Kan
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- 2018
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22. Poly(hexamethylene biguanide): an efficient pH-tolerant and salt-intensive flocculant in the removal of anionic dyes from wastewater
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Wen-Yi Wang, Jia-Chi Chiou, Wan-Xue Chen, Chi-Wai Kan, Theo Y. C. Lam, and Huawen Hu
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Mechanics of Materials ,Mechanical Engineering ,General Materials Science - Published
- 2022
23. The impact of printable interlining printing pattern on hand value of wool fabrics
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Qian Zhang and Chi-Wai Kan
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Polymers and Plastics ,Materials Science (miscellaneous) ,General Agricultural and Biological Sciences ,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering - Published
- 2022
24. Development of Antiviral CVC (Chief Value Cotton) Fabric
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Wen-Yi Wang, Sui-Lung Yim, Chun-Ho Wong, and Chi-Wai Kan
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PHMB ,coronavirus ,protective clothing ,CVC fabric ,antibacterial agent ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
The outbreak of COVID-19 has already generated a huge societal, economic and political losses worldwide. The present study aims to investigate the antiviral activity of Poly(hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride (PHMB) treated fabric against COVID-19 by using the surrogate Feline coronavirus. The antiviral analysis indicated that up to 94% of coronavirus was killed after contacting the CVC fabric treated with PHMB for 2 h, which suggests that PHMB treated fabric could be used for developing protective clothing and beddings with antiviral activity against coronavirus and can play a role in fighting the transmission of COVID-19 in the high-risk places.
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- 2021
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25. Study on the Development of Antiviral Spandex Fabric Coated with Poly(Hexamethylene Biguanide) Hydrochloride (PHMB)
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Wen-Yi Wang, Sui-Lung Yim, Chun-Ho Wong, and Chi-Wai Kan
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PHMB ,antiviral clothing ,coronavirus ,protective spandex clothing ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
The spread of COVID-19 has brought about huge losses around the world. This study aims to investigate the applicability of PHMB used for developing antiviral spandex clothing against coronavirus. PHMB was qualitatively determined on the surface of spandex fabrics by using BPB. The antiviral analysis shows that the PHMB-treated spandex fabric can kill 99% of the coronavirus within 2 h of contact, which suggests that the spandex fabric treated with PHMB could be used for developing antiviral clothing against coronaviruses for containing the transmission of COVID-19 in high-risk places. Furthermore, PHMB-treated spandex fabrics were shown excellent antibacterial activity against gram-positive S. aureus and gram-negative K. pneumoniae. The hand feel properties of Spandex fabric were not significantly affected by the PHMB coating in addition to the wrinkle recovery, which was obviously improved after PHMB coating.
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- 2021
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26. Effect of Laser Treatment on Pigment Printing on Denim Fabric — A Study of Colour Properties
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Shun-ting Tse and Chi-wai Kan
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Polymers and Plastics ,General Chemical Engineering ,General Chemistry - Published
- 2022
27. Graphene Oxide/Reduced Graphene Oxide Enhanced Noniridescent Structural Colors Based on Silica Photonic Spray Paints with Improved Mechanical Robustness
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Jiali Yu, Cheng-Hao Lee, and Chi-Wai Kan
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structural color ,SiO2 ,nanoparticles ,paints ,graphene oxide ,reduced graphene oxide ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
In contrast to traditional pigment colors, structural colors have developed a great potential in practical applications, thanks to their unique nonfading and color tunable properties; especially amorphous photonic structures with noniridescent structural colors have attracted considerable attention and their applications have expanded to more fields. Herein, graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) enhanced noniridescent structural colors with excellent mechanical robustness were established by a time-saving approach named spray coating, which allows for rapid fabrication of angular independent structural colors by spraying different photonic spray paints (PSPs) to ensure color multiplicity that was adjusted by the silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) sizes onto the substrates. The incorporation of poly(methyl methacrylate-butyl acrylate) (PMB) improved the adhesion existing among SiO2 inter-nanoparticles and between SiO2 NPs and the substrates, taking advantages of the low glass transition temperature (Tg) of butyl acrylate derivative polymer and made PMB embedded PSPs coated patterns being imparted with good mechanical robustness and abrasive resistance. The peculiar light adsorption of GO and RGO across visible light spectrum facilitate higher color saturation. The improvement in color saturation of GO and RGO doped PSPs is expected to boost the promising applications in structurally colored paintings, inks and other color-related optical fields.
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- 2021
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28. Future Trend in Wearable Electronics in the Textile Industry
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Chi-Wai Kan and Yin-Ling Lam
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wearable electronics ,wearable textile ,e-textile ,i-textile ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Smart wearable textiles can sense, react, and adapt themselves to external conditions or stimuli, and they can be divided into active and passive smart wearable textiles, which can work with the human brain for cognition, reasoning, and activating capacity. Wearable technology is among the fastest growing parts of health, entertainment, and education. In the future, the development of wearable electronics will be focused on multifunctional, user-friendly, and user acceptance and comfort features and shall be based on advanced electronic textile systems.
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- 2021
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29. Application of artificial intelligence techniques in textile wastewater decolorisation fields: A systematic and citation network analysis review
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Senbiao Liu, Chris K. Y. Lo, and Chi‐wai Kan
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Chemistry (miscellaneous) ,Materials Science (miscellaneous) ,General Chemical Engineering - Published
- 2021
30. Effect of Resin Finishing on Some Properties of 100% Cotton Light Weight Woven Fabric
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Long-yi Ho and Chi-wai Kan
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Materials Chemistry ,cotton ,woven fabric ,light weight ,wrinkle resistant ,resin ,Surfaces and Interfaces ,Surfaces, Coatings and Films - Abstract
In this study, experimental investigation was conducted to assess the wrinkle-resistance performance of resin-treated 100% cotton light-weight fabric. Resin (Dimethyloldihydroethylene urea, DMDHEU) was used for treating 100% cotton light-weight fabric with different treatment parameters (resin concentration: 30 g/L, 45 g/L, 60 g/L; pick-up: 60%, 70%, 80%; drying temperature: 110 °C, 120 °C; and curing time: 2 min, 2.5 min, 3 min). After resin treatment, wrinkle properties, as well as the tearing strength and dimensional stability, of the resin treated fabrics were evaluated. Experimental results revealed that the resin concentration, pick-up, drying temperature, and curing time are inter-related, which could affect the final performance of the 100% cotton light-weight woven fabric. Thus, the effects of different parameters on the performance of the 100% cotton light-weight woven fabric were compared and discussed. Generally speaking, the resin finishing improved the wrinkle properties and dimensional stability but reduced the tearing strength of 100% cotton light-weight woven fabric.
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- 2022
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31. Alkyl Polyglucoside (APG) Nonionic Surfactant-Based Reverse Micellar Dyeing of Cotton Fabric – A Study of Reactive Dyes with Different Functional Groups
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Yiu Lun Alan Tang, Cheng Hao Lee, Chiu Yuk Chan, Yanming Wang, and Chi-Wai Kan
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Materials Science (miscellaneous) - Published
- 2022
32. Comparison and Analysis of Colorant in Toner Cartridges: A Material Safety Data Sheet Study
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Kelvin Sin-Wang Kwan and Chi-Wai Kan
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Nowadays, electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets are gadgets that have become common in most people’s daily lives. Although people often use tablets to read files, newspapers, or other papers, printing some documents is still necessary and convenient for most people. Therefore, a printer is one of the basic machines that many people use for work or to learn. Toner cartridges are the main components that print high-quality images or text on paper and are therefore of research value. Existing literature lacks research on performance of different printers and toners. Therefore, this study investigated and analyzed different types and brands of toners. In the study, toner cartridges provided by the four major suppliers were compared with data provided in material safety data sheets (MSDS) based primarily on different products. A comprehensive review and analysis of the concentration, function, definition, and impact involved in the product was conducted in this study.
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- 2022
33. Plasma deposition for antimicrobial finishing of cellulosic textiles
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Wenjun Tang, Zhonglin Xiang, Chang-E Zhou, Qing Zhang, Changhai Xu, Chi Wai Kan, Xuehong Ren, Huixia Li, and Chang Liu
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Materials science ,Polymers and Plastics ,Cellulosic ethanol ,Materials Science (miscellaneous) ,Plasma deposition ,General Agricultural and Biological Sciences ,Pulp and paper industry ,Antimicrobial ,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering - Published
- 2021
34. An Artificial Neural Network Model for Prediction of Colour Properties of Knitted Fabrics Induced by Laser Engraving.
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Chi-Wai Kan and L. J. Song
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- 2016
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35. Fabrication of Structural-Coloured Carbon Fabrics by Thermal Assisted Gravity Sedimentation Method
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Jiali Yu, Cheng Hao Lee, Chi-Wai Kan, and Shixin Jin
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structural colour ,carbon fabric ,photonic crystal ,gravity sedimentation ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Structural-coloured poly(styrene-methyl methacrylate-acrylic acid) (Poly(St-MMA-AA)) deposited carbon fabrics (Poly(St-MMA-AA)/PCFs) with fascinating colours (salmon, chartreuse, springgreen, skyblue, mediumpurple) changing with the (Poly(St-MMA-AA) nanoparticle sizes can be facilely fabricated by the thermal-assisted gravity sedimentation method that facilitates the self-assembly of Poly(St-MMA-AA) colloidal nanoparticles to generate photonic crystals. The particle sizes of Poly(St-MMA-AA) copolymer with core/shell structure varying from 308.3 nm to 213.1 nm were controlled by adjusting the amount of emulsifier during emulsion polymerisation. The presence of the intrinsic chemical information of Poly(St-MMA-AA) copolymer has been ascertained by Raman and Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy analysis. Colour variation of the as-prepared structural-coloured carbon fabrics (Poly(St-MMA-AA)/PCFs) before and after dipping treatment were captured while using an optical microscope. The structural colours of Poly(St-MMA-AA)/PCFs were assessed by calculating the diffraction bandgap according to Bragg’s and Snell’s laws. The Poly(St-MMA-AA) photonic crystal films altered the electrical properties of carbon fabrics with the resistivity growing by five orders of magnitude. The differential electrical resistivity between Poly(St-MMA-AA)/PCFs and wet Poly(St-MMA-AA)/PCFs combined with the corresponding tunable colours can be potentially applied in several promising areas, such as smart displays, especially signal warning displays for traffic safety.
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- 2020
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36. Study on the Colorfastness Properties of the Mainstream Sportswear Products in Hong Kong Market
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Chi Wai Kan, Rattanaphol Mongkholrattanasit, Kitiyaphan Pholam, Rug Ngam Pannarai, Man Ting Lam, Hathaitip Srichompoo, and Wen Yi Wang
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Materials science ,Mechanics of Materials ,Aesthetics ,Mechanical Engineering ,Mainstream ,General Materials Science ,Condensed Matter Physics - Abstract
The properties of colorfastness to crocking and perspiration of sportswear products (OUDIKE, NIKE and an unknown brand bought from the boutique) in Hong Kong marketplace was comparatively investigated in this study. It was found that NIKE performed best in terms of colorfastness to crocking, whereas the unknown brand samples was the best choice in the colorfastness to perspiration.
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- 2021
37. Q-Max Test Analysis of Men’s Quick-Dry Sportswear
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Rattanaphol Mongkholrattanasit, Manat Paengsai, Wen Yi Wang, Chi Wai Kan, Sampas Suwankere, Yan Ngo Fan, and Kitiyaphan Pholam
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Materials science ,Mechanics of Materials ,Mechanical Engineering ,General Materials Science ,Test analysis ,Composite material ,Condensed Matter Physics ,Fabric structure - Abstract
In this study, the quick-dry properties of four popular brands sportswear T-shirts in Hong Kong market, i.e., Nike, Adidas, Laishilong and Columbia, were investigated by Q-max analysis. It was found that all the samples had cooling effect, among which the Laishilong T-shirt had the highest cool feeling. The Nike and Columbia samples showed comparable Q-max behavior, whereas this value for the samples of Adidas was the poorest.
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- 2021
38. Effect of Heat Setting and Dyeing on Tensile Strength and Shrinkage Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) Fibre
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Chi Wai Kan, Yu-chun Chuang, and Yuk-mei Chui
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Heat setting ,Materials science ,Polymers and Plastics ,Yarn strength ,Tension (physics) ,General Chemical Engineering ,02 engineering and technology ,General Chemistry ,010402 general chemistry ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,01 natural sciences ,0104 chemical sciences ,Lactic acid ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,chemistry ,Ultimate tensile strength ,Dyeing ,Composite material ,0210 nano-technology ,Shrinkage - Abstract
Poly(lactic acid) fibre, PLA, is relatively new but has been on the market for several years. Yet there are problems associated with its production, especially the wet process. PLA, like PET, is not a very water absorbing material and has problems in dyeing. This study was focused on investigating the effect of different heat setting conditions on dimensional stability of PLA yarn by varying heat setting duration and tension applied during heat setting. Then, we investigated the effect of different colour depths on dimensional stability and the effect of heat setting pre-treatment on dimensional stability by comparing dyed yarn with different heat setting conditions and without heat setting. The results of dimensional stability and yarn strength under various conditions of heat setting and dyeing were quantitatively analysed and discussed.
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- 2021
39. Comparison of Performance of Fabrics made of Torque-free and Conventional Ring Spun Yarn with Different Varieties of Cotton Fibres
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Yu-chun Chuang, Ka-fai Choi, Ping-yee Chu, and Chi Wai Kan
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Cotton fibre ,Materials science ,Polymers and Plastics ,General Chemical Engineering ,02 engineering and technology ,General Chemistry ,Yarn ,010402 general chemistry ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,Ring (chemistry) ,01 natural sciences ,0104 chemical sciences ,visual_art ,visual_art.visual_art_medium ,Torque ,Composite material ,0210 nano-technology - Abstract
Performance of fabrics produced from torque-free ring spun yarns and conventional ring spun yarns with the use of three different varieties of cotton fibre (pima cotton, upland cotton and organic cotton) in terms of handle and the pilling resistance was compared. results show that fabrics produced from torque-free ring spun yarns exhibit better surface appearance, better softness and smoothness as compared to conventional ring spun yarns, irrespective of which of the three varieties of cotton was used. The greatest improvement of fabric hand was obtained by using torque-free ring spun yarns with Upland Cotton. The soft twist of the torque-free ring spun yarn did not intensify the pilling propensity but improved the pilling resistance instead.
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- 2021
40. Dyeing Wool Knitted Fabric in Nano-scale Reverse Micelle with Reactive Dyes — A Computer Colour Matching Study
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Yanming Wang, Yiu-Lun Tang, Cheng-Hao Lee, and Chi Wai Kan
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Materials science ,Polymers and Plastics ,Calibration curve ,General Chemical Engineering ,02 engineering and technology ,General Chemistry ,010402 general chemistry ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,01 natural sciences ,Micelle ,0104 chemical sciences ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,chemistry ,Chemical engineering ,Wool ,Yield (chemistry) ,Nonane ,Dyeing ,0210 nano-technology ,Nanoscopic scale ,Octane - Abstract
The colour quality assessment of reverse micelle-based (in octane or nonane medium) and conventional water-based dyed wool knitted fabric has been investigated using computer colour matching (CCM) approach. Both water-based and non-aqueous based dyeing methods exhibited no chromatic shift from the reflectance curves and established good linearity in the construction of calibration curves. The linearity of both calibration curves in terms of R2 value played a critical role in CCM. The colour yield obtained from reverse micellar dyed fabric samples was higher than the colour yield values from wool knitted fabrics dyed in water bath under different dye percentages. The CCM predicted concentrations were in good agreement to theoretical concentrations for both dyeing systems. To conclude, the results showed that reverse micellar dyeing in octane and nonane is capable of generating reliable colour recipes. The relative unlevelness indices (RUI) obtained from dyed wool knitted fabrics using reverse micellar approach reveal good to excellent levelness, which fulfills the requirements of the textile processing industry. TEM picture illustrated that reverse micelles are in nano-scale and this could enhance the dyeing effect of wool with reactive dyes.
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- 2021
41. Radiative Cooling Nanofabric for Personal Thermal Management
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Mohammad Irfan Iqbal, Kaixin Lin, Fengxin Sun, Siru Chen, Aiqiang Pan, Hau Him Lee, Chi-Wai Kan, Carol Sze Ki Lin, and Chi Yan Tso
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General Materials Science - Abstract
A wearable textile that is engineered to reflect incoming sunlight and allow the transmission of mid-infrared radiation simultaneously would have a great impact on the human body's thermal regulation in an outdoor environment. However, developing such a textile is a tough challenge. Using nanoparticle-doped polymer (zinc oxide and polyethylene) materials and electrospinning technology, we have developed a nanofabric with the desired optical properties and good applicability. The nanofabric offers a cool fibrous structure with outstanding solar reflectivity (91%) and mid-infrared transmissivity (81%). In an outdoor field test under exposure of direct sunlight, the nanofabric was demonstrated to reduce the simulated skin temperature by 9 °C when compared to skin covered by a cotton textile. A heat-transfer model is also established to numerically assess the cooling performance of the nanofabric as a function of various climate factors, including solar intensity, ambient air temperature, atmospheric emission, wind speed, and parasitic heat loss rate. The results indicate that the nanofabric can completely release the human body from unwanted heat stress in most conditions, providing an additional cooling effect as well as demonstrating worldwide feasibility. Even in some extreme conditions, the nanofabric can also reduce the human body's cooling demand compared with traditional cotton textile, proving this material as a feasible solution for better thermoregulation of the human body. The facile fabrication of such textiles paves the way for the mass adoption of energy-free personal cooling technology in daily life, which meets the growing demand for healthcare, climate change, and sustainability.
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- 2022
42. Rhamnolipid (RL) microbial biosurfactant-based reverse micellar dyeing of cotton fabric with reactive dyes: A salt-free and alkali-free one-bath one-step approach
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Alan Yiu Lun Tang, Cheng Hao Lee, Yanming Wang, and Chi-wai Kan
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Colloid and Surface Chemistry - Published
- 2023
43. A simple solution to recycle and reuse dental CAD/CAM zirconia block from its waste residuals
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Jukka Pekka Matinlinna, Chi Wai Kan, Hao Ding, and James K. H. Tsoi
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Ceramics ,Materials science ,Surface Properties ,Machinability ,0206 medical engineering ,Metallurgy ,Sintering ,030206 dentistry ,02 engineering and technology ,020601 biomedical engineering ,Indentation hardness ,Dental Materials ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Flexural strength ,Materials Testing ,Pickling ,Knoop hardness test ,Relative density ,Dentistry (miscellaneous) ,Cubic zirconia ,Zirconium ,Oral Surgery - Abstract
Purpose To seek a simple solution that can recycle and regenerate dental CAD/CAM zirconia green blanks from its waste residuals. Methods Waste residuals (3M® Lava™ Plus HT) were pulverized after dry milling and cutting, and subsequently sieved before pickling in a 0.5 M nitric acid. These powders were then dry-pressed and pre-sintered into blocks at seven different temperatures in the range 800-1100 °C. New zirconia blocks flagged with the same batch numbers were used as control. These blocks were cut into bars before subjected them to manufacturer-recommended sintering at 1450 °C. Crystalline phases (by XRD), elemental compositions (by EDX), surface morphologies (by SEM), machinability, linear shrinkage rate, relative density, and Knoop microhardness were evaluated before and after sintering, and four-point flexural strengths were also evaluated for the sintered zirconia bars. Results Only tetragonal phases were found in both pre- and fully-sintered recycled zirconia blocks. SEM results showed that pre-sintered samples at 950 °C had smooth and flat surfaces with evenly distributed particles. Recycled and control zirconia blocks had similar elemental compositions. Results from machined surface, linear shrinkage rate, relative density, and Knoop microhardness established that 950 °C and 1000 °C were suitable pre-sintering temperatures for recycling zirconia. Pre-sintered recycled zirconia had no significant differences in flexural strengths, however, samples pre-sintered at 1000 °C exhibited the closest value (897 MPa) compared to that of the control (904 MPa). Conclusions Dental CAD/CAM zirconia can be recycled and reused from its waste residuals by adopting a simple method that requires a pre-sintering at 950 or 1000 °C.
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- 2021
44. Influence of pH-responsive compounds synthesized from chitosan and hyaluronic acid on dual-responsive (pH/temperature) hydrogel drug delivery systems of Cortex Moutan
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Patrick C. L. Hui, Ping-Chung Leung, Chen Wanxue, Sudipta Chatterjee, Jia Chi Chiou, Chi Wai Kan, and Wing-Sum Siu
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Cell Survival ,Swine ,Drug Compounding ,Poloxamer ,02 engineering and technology ,Administration, Cutaneous ,Paeonia ,Biochemistry ,Cell Line ,Chitosan ,03 medical and health sciences ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Drug Delivery Systems ,Structural Biology ,Hyaluronic acid ,medicine ,Animals ,Humans ,Gallic acid ,Hyaluronic Acid ,Molecular Biology ,030304 developmental biology ,Transdermal ,Drug Carriers ,0303 health sciences ,Plant Extracts ,Chemistry ,Temperature ,Hydrogels ,General Medicine ,Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,Drug Liberation ,Self-healing hydrogels ,Drug delivery ,Poloxamer 407 ,0210 nano-technology ,Drug carrier ,Drugs, Chinese Herbal ,Nuclear chemistry ,medicine.drug - Abstract
The polysaccharide-based pH-responsive compounds, namely, N,N,N-trimethyl chitosan (TMC), polyethylene glycolated hyaluronic acid (PEG-HA), and polysaccharide-based nano-conjugate of hyaluronic acid, chitosan oligosaccharide and alanine [HA-Ala-Chito(oligo)] were chemically synthesized using biopolymers chitosan and hyaluronic acid, and applied here to observe the changes in morphology, pH-stability, mechanical and drug-release behavior, and cytotoxicity of thermo-responsive polymer: Poloxamer 407 (PF127)-based drug delivery systems for traditional Chinese medicine Cortex Moutan (CM). The thermo-responsive hydrogel of PF127 loaded with CM (GelC) was used as control. The dual-responsive (pH/temperature) hydrogels: PF127/TMC/PEG-HA (Gel1) and PF127/HA-Ala-Chito(oligo) (Gel2) showed improved mechanical behavior as obtained by rheology and mechanical agitation study, and pH-stability under various external pH conditions, and those improvements occurred due to the addition of polysaccharide-based pH-responsive compounds in the systems. Both, Gel1 and Gel2 showed better morphology than GelC as obtained by SEM or TEM suggesting that interaction of polysaccharide-based pH-responsive compounds with PF127 in either gel or sol state gave better porous network structure in the hydrogels or more dispersed micellar arrangements in sol-state, respectively. Gel1 showed the highest cumulative drug release (86.5%) after 5 days under mild acidic condition (pH 6.4) suggesting that release behavior of a hydrogel drug carrier was dependent on morphology, mechanical behavior, and pH-stability. The transdermal release (ex-vivo) results indicated that gallic acid, the active marker of CM passed through porcine ear skin and all the formulations showed more or less similar transdermal release properties. The hydrogels loaded with CM showed no cytotoxicity (cell viability >90.0%) on human HaCaT keratinocytes within concentration range of 0.0–20.0 μg/ml as obtained by MTT assay, and cell viability was more than 100% at a concentration of 20.0 μg/ml for Gel2. The formulations without loaded drug namely, Gel1-CM and Gel2-CM exhibited strong anti-bacterial action against gram positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.
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- 2021
45. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Non-Ionic Surfactant-Based Reverse Micellar Dyeing of Cotton Fabric with Hot Type Trichloropyrimidine (TCP)-Based Reactive Dyes
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Alan Yiu Lun Tang, Cheng Hao Lee, Yanming Wang, and Chi-Wai Kan
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Materials Science (miscellaneous) - Abstract
This work aims to examine the feasibility of using poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-based reverse micellar dyeing system for dyeing cotton fabric with the use of hot type trichloropyrimidine (TCP)-based reactive dyes and to evaluate the possibility of saving the dyeing energy used during the dyeing process. Experimental results show that fabrics dyed in reverse micellar system at 90°C can achieve higher color yield than the conventional water-based system at the same temperature. Further experiments using reverse micellar system for dyeing cotton at 80°C (a reduction of working temperature of 10°C) provided color yield comparable to that of conventional water-based system except the use of yellow dye. Both water-dyed and octane-dyed samples had good to excellent levelness, washing and rubbing fastness and 98.5% of octane could be recycled after distillation. Reflectance curves were identical in shape and the SEM images showed neither of the dyeing systems caused any significant damage to cotton fibers. These findings validated the possibility of using reverse micellar dyeing system for hot type TCP-based reactive dyeing of cotton fabrics at lower coloration temperature and energy consumption.
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- 2022
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46. Review of Antibacterial Finishing Processes with Plasma for Cotton
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Chang-E Zhou and Chi-wai Kan
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- 2013
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47. Effect of laser treatment on pigment printing on denim fabric: low stress mechanical properties
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Shun-ting Tse and Chi Wai Kan
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Materials science ,Textile ,Polymers and Plastics ,Bending (metalworking) ,business.industry ,technology, industry, and agriculture ,02 engineering and technology ,010402 general chemistry ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,Laser ,Compression (physics) ,01 natural sciences ,0104 chemical sciences ,law.invention ,law ,parasitic diseases ,Ultimate tensile strength ,Pigment printing ,Denim ,Composite material ,0210 nano-technology ,business ,Shearing (manufacturing) - Abstract
In textile and fashion industry, it is common to combine laser treatment and pigment printing processes for creating special design and aesthetic effects. Other than aesthetic effects, comfort is also a concern to the customer. This paper examines comfort properties, in terms of low stress mechanical properties, of laser treated and pigment printed denim fabric. Tensile, shearing, bending, compression and surface properties were examined by Kawabata evaluation system for Fabric under standard procedure. It was noted that tensile, shearing, bending and compression properties of the denim fabric were affected by laser treatment and pigment printing. This influence could be caused by action of the laser during the treatment as laser can damage the fabric and yarn, and can also burn the fabric surface. The pigment used in printing forms a thin layer on fabric surface making the denim fabric more rigid and difficult to deform. Moreover, surface properties of denim fabric samples were not affected by laser treatment or pigment printing and nor was there any effect of the two combined treatments. The denim fabric samples became smoother and had an even surface.
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- 2020
48. An eco-friendly dyeing method: bromophenol blue (BPB) applied for dyeing cotton fabrics coated with cationic finishing agents
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Wen Yi Wang and Chi Wai Kan
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Polymers and Plastics ,Cationic polymerization ,Bromophenol blue ,02 engineering and technology ,Antibacterial efficacy ,010402 general chemistry ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,01 natural sciences ,Environmentally friendly ,0104 chemical sciences ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Wastewater ,chemistry ,Dye uptake ,Dyeing ,0210 nano-technology ,Colour fastness ,Nuclear chemistry - Abstract
Poly(hexamethylene biguanide) (PHMB) is a commercially available cationic bactericide which can form stable and water-insoluble blue complex salt with bromophenol blue (BPB) at room temperature. Herein, we reported the feasibility and applicability of BPB for dyeing PHMB-coated fabrics. The colour yield, levelling property, dye uptake, fastness behavior and antimicrobial efficacy of PHMB-coated fabrics were fully investigated by a variety of analytical methods. The controllable blue colour shade depth depended on the concentration of BPB dyebath and the quantities of PHMB coated on the fabrics, and the colour levelness showed good and above rating. The dye uptake was positively proportional to the quantities of PHMB coated on the fabric, but showed negatively correlation to BPB concentration. The colour fastness to rubbing and washing were excellent, excluding anionic detergents washing. Continuous dyeing was found to be feasible at room temperature without any additives simply via replenishing BPB dyebath, hence avoiding dye wastewater discharge, which may provide an eco-friendly and sustainable dyeing method to reduce generation and emission of wastewater in textile industry. Meanwhile, the antibacterial efficacy of PHMB-coated fabrics was slightly compromised after BPB dyeing, but was still satisfactory, particularly against the gram-positive S. aureus.
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- 2020
49. Evaluating the Air Permeability Properties of Summer Cooling Towels
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Wirat Wongphakdee, Yim Ling Lam, Wasana Changmuong, Chi Wai Kan, Wen Yi Wang, Kasem Manarungwit, Jitti Pattavanitch, and Rattanaphol Mongkholrattanasit
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Materials science ,Mechanics of Materials ,Mechanical Engineering ,Air permeability specific surface ,General Materials Science ,Composite material ,Yarn count ,Condensed Matter Physics - Abstract
Air permeability is one of the thermal comfort properties of clothing and fabrics. This study evaluated the air permeability properties of summer cooling towels of different brands available in the market, “Perfect Fitness”, “N-rit” and “Cooldyxm” and an anonymous ice towel. The air permeability function of the cooling towels was evaluated instrumentally. Other than the air permeability property, other fabric specification such as fiber composition, fabric type, fabric weight, fabric thickness, yarn linearity and fabric density were measured. Some specifications were found to have good statistical correlation with the air permeability. Based on the experimental results and statistical analysis, the sample of Perfect Fitness was found to have the poorest cooling effect, whereas N-rit, Cooldyxm and Ice Towel samples had comparable air permeability properties. The best performance of air permeability was seen in N-rit sample. The underlying reason could be ascribed to the fabric structure and thickness. This study can provide some information for choosing cooling towel for practical use.
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- 2020
50. A Study of Thermal Conductivity Property of Socks
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Wen Yi Wang, Kwok Tung Hui, Saowanee Areechongchareon, Somporn Tiyasri, Rattanaphol Mongkholrattanasit, Krailerck Visesphan, and Chi Wai Kan
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Thermal conductivity ,Property (philosophy) ,SOCKS ,Materials science ,Mechanics of Materials ,computer.internet_protocol ,Mechanical Engineering ,General Materials Science ,Composite material ,Yarn count ,Condensed Matter Physics ,computer - Abstract
Socks fabrics seem a minor clothing in apparel categories but are indispensable item for daily activities for users. The function of socks is either for heat insulation of body temperature in cold weather or heat releasing to keep thermal neutral for foot in hot weather. Socks with good quality are conducive to prevent foot disease or smelly odor from foot. The wearing comfort of socks can be affected by the fabric properties of thermal transfer. The present study aims to investigate the relationship between the fabric parameters and thermal conductivity property of knitted socks fabric. The physical test on commercial socks fabric was carried out in standard condition atmosphere. It was found that the thermal conductivity of fabric was positively proportional to yarn count and thickness.
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- 2020
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