Development of biocompatible aqueous polyurethane dispersions using chitosan and curcumin to improve physicochemical properties of textile surfaces

Noureen Arshad; Muhammad Asif Javaid; Khalid Mahmood Zia; Muhammad Tahir Hussain; Muhammad Mubeen Arshad; Usama Tahir

doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126196

Development of biocompatible aqueous polyurethane dispersions using chitosan and curcumin to improve physicochemical properties of textile surfaces

Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Aug 7:251:126196. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126196. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Noureen Arshad¹, Muhammad Asif Javaid², Khalid Mahmood Zia³, Muhammad Tahir Hussain⁴, Muhammad Mubeen Arshad⁵, Usama Tahir²

Affiliations

¹ Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38030, Pakistan; Department of Applied Sciences, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan; Liberty Mills Limited, A/51-A, S.I.T.E., Karachi-75700, Pakistan.
² Department of Applied Sciences, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan.
³ Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38030, Pakistan.
⁴ Department of Applied Sciences, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan. Electronic address: mtahirhussain@gmail.com.
⁵ Depatment of Prosthodontics, Baqai Medical University, Karachi 74600, Pakistan.

PMID: 37558043
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126196

Abstract

The present research work aims to synthesize a blend of chitosan (CSN) and curcumin (CRN) based aqueous polyurethane dispersions (CSN-CRN APUDs) for the modification of textile surfaces. A series of anionic CSN-CRN APUDs were prepared by the reaction of isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and extended with chain extenders (CSN and CRN). Structural characterizations of prepared materials were examined through a fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometer. The performances of coated CSN-CRN APUDs on the colorfastness properties (washing, rubbing and perspiration) and the mechanical properties like tensile strength and tearing strength of plain weaved poly/cellulosic textiles (dyed, printed and white) were examined before and after the application of CSN-CRN APUDs. The findings showed that the mechanical and colorfastness properties of all the CSN-CRN APUDs treated poly/cellulosic textile samples were improved significantly as compared with untreated poly/cellulosic textile samples. The newly synthesized CSN-CRN APUD coating materials are sustainable and greener products, particularly derivatized from bio-resources. These coating materials can be utilized as outstanding eco-friendly substitutes for poly/cellulosic textile coatings for surface modifications.

Keywords: Aqueous polyurethane dispersions; Chitosan; Curcumin; Poly/cellulosic textiles.