Shape-Changing Microencapsulation Fabrics Using Waste Paper-Derived Cellulose: A Sustainable Approach to Adjustable-Fit Textiles
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This research explores a sustainable approach to developing shape-changing,adjustable-fit textiles using cellulose extracted from waste paper through an innovativemicroencapsulation technique. Cellulose, derived from recycled waste paper, isconverted into nanocellulose and combined with poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAM), a temperature-responsive polymer, to create microcapsules embeddedwithin textile fibers. The resulting fabric demonstrates shape-changing properties,adjusting its fit in response to temperature variations, promoting adaptability andcomfort. This process offers an eco-friendly alternative by repurposing cellulose fromwaste, reducing environmental impact, and advancing smart textile applications. Ourfindings suggest that such adaptive textiles hold significant potential for sustainabilityfocused fashion and functional material industries.
Author: Aprajita Singh, Sumit Kumar
Language: English
Subfield: Biomaterials
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930390328
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