Deep eutectic supramolecular polymer functionalized MXene for enhancing mechanical properties, photothermal conversion, and bacterial inactivation of cellulose textiles

Yuqing Yu; Shicun Jin; Zhaochuan Yu; Jieping Xing; Hongyu Chen; Kuang Li; Chao Liu; Chao Deng; Huining Xiao

doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131512

Deep eutectic supramolecular polymer functionalized MXene for enhancing mechanical properties, photothermal conversion, and bacterial inactivation of cellulose textiles

Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 10;267(Pt 1):131512. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131512. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Yuqing Yu¹, Shicun Jin², Zhaochuan Yu¹, Jieping Xing¹, Hongyu Chen¹, Kuang Li¹, Chao Liu¹, Chao Deng³, Huining Xiao⁴

Affiliations

¹ Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
² Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China. Electronic address: jinsc@njfu.edu.cn.
³ Macromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany.
⁴ Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B5A3, Canada. Electronic address: hxiao@unb.ca.

PMID: 38608972
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131512

Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides (Ti₃C₂T_x MXene) have gained significant attention for their potential in constructing diverse functional materials, However, MXene is easily oxidized and weakly bound to the cellulose matrix, which pose challenges in developing MXene-decorated non-woven fabric with strong bonding and stable thermal management properties. Herein, we successfully prepared deep eutectic supramolecular polymer (DESP) functionalized MXene to address these issues. MXene can be wrapped with DESP to be insulated from water and protected from being oxidized. Subsequently, we achieved an efficient in-situ deposition of DESP-functionalized MXene onto fibers through a combination of dip coating and photopolymerization technique. The resulting nonwoven fabric (CNs-DESP@M) exhibited excellent photothermal conversion properties along with rapid thermal response and functional stability. Interestingly, the interface bonding between MXene and the fiber surface was significantly enhanced due to the abundant pyrogallol groups in DESP, resulting in the composite textile exhibiting commendable mechanical properties (2.68 MPa). Moreover, the as-prepared textile demonstrates outstanding bactericidal efficacy against both Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). The multifunctional textile, created through a facile and efficient approach, demonstrates remarkable potential for applications in smart textiles, catering to the diverse needs of individuals in the future.

Keywords: Antibacterial ability; Photothermal conversion; Textiles.