Application of copper ion antibacterial agent in textile industry
In the context of today's health and environmental protection society, the textile industry is actively exploring new antibacterial technologies to improve the hygiene performance and added value of products. Among them, copper ion antibacterial agent has gradually become a popular choice in the textile industry due to its characteristics of broad-spectrum antibacterial, durable and effective, safety and environmental protection. This paper will discuss the application status, mechanism, market prospect and development trend of copper ion antibacterial agent in textile industry.
Overview of copper ion antibacterial agents
Copper ion antibacterial agent is a kind of chemical preparation which uses the antibacterial property of copper ion to enhance the antibacterial, deodorant, mildew and other functions of textiles. Copper ions can kill or inhibit a variety of bacteria, fungi and viruses by destroying the cell membrane structure of microorganisms, interfering with their normal physiological functions and triggering oxidative stress. At the same time, the copper ion antibacterial agent has the advantages of good chemical stability, wash and sun fast, non-volatile and harmless to human body, so it is very suitable for the antibacterial treatment of textiles.
Second, the application status of copper ion antibacterial agents in the textile industry
1. Wide range of applications
Copper ion antibacterial agent has been widely used in a variety of textiles, including clothing, bedding, medical textiles, sports equipment and so on. In the medical field, antibacterial textiles can significantly reduce the risk of nosocomial cross infection; In the field of sports, antibacterial textiles can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and keep sports equipment clean and comfortable.
2. Various technologies
The application of copper ion antibacterial agent in textile industry is mainly realized by spinning and finishing of fibril. The fibrils spinning method blends antibacterial substances with spinning raw materials to make antibacterial fibers, which has high cost but long-lasting antibacterial effect. After finishing method through coating, dipping, microencapsulation and other ways to finish the antibacterial agent on the textile, the process is simple and low cost.
3. Warm response from domestic and foreign markets
With the increasing demand of consumers for healthy textiles, domestic and foreign textile enterprises have launched copper ion antibacterial textiles. These products not only meet the needs of consumers for health, comfort and environmental protection, but also enhance the market competitiveness of enterprises.
Third, the mechanism of action of copper ion antibacterial agents
1. Damage cell membrane structure
Copper ions can trigger lipid peroxidation of the cell membrane, increase the permeability of the cell membrane, lead to the leakage of substances in the cell, and eventually cause the death of microorganisms.
2. Interferes with normal physiological functions
Copper ions can bind with proteins and enzymes in microbial cells, interfere with their normal physiological functions, such as respiration, material metabolism and genetic information transmission, and thus inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.
3. Trigger oxidative stress
Copper ions can also induce the production of excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) in microbial cells, causing damage to intracellular macromolecular substances such as DNA, proteins and lipids, destroying the normal structure and function of cells, and achieving bactericidal effect.
Fourth, market prospects and development trends
1. Market demand continues to grow
With the continuous improvement of people's demand for health, environmental protection and personalization, the antibacterial textile market will continue to expand. Especially in medical, sports, outdoor and other fields, antibacterial textiles have broad application prospects.
2. Continuous breakthroughs in technological innovation
In order to meet market demand, textile enterprises will continue to increase investment in research and development and promote technological innovation of copper ion antibacterial agents. For example, developing new antibacterial materials, optimizing antibacterial formulations, improving production processes, etc., to enhance the antibacterial performance and comfort of products.
3. Green environmental protection becomes a trend
With the enhancement of environmental awareness, green and environmentally friendly antibacterial textiles will become the mainstream of the market. Copper ion antibacterial agent, as a natural and harmless antibacterial agent, will play an important role in this trend.
4. Cross-border cooperation for development
The textile industry will carry out cross-border cooperation with other industries such as medical, chemical, materials, etc., to jointly promote the application and development of copper ion antibacterial agents in textiles. This mode of cooperation will promote the exchange and integration of technologies and accelerate the development and promotion of new products.
V. Conclusion
The application of copper ion antibacterial agent in textile industry gives new function and value to textile. By destroying the cell membrane structure of microorganisms, interfering with their normal physiological functions and triggering oxidative stress reaction, copper ion antibacterial agents can kill or inhibit a variety of bacteria, fungi and viruses. With the continuous growth of market demand and continuous breakthroughs in technological innovation, the application prospects of copper ion antibacterial agents in the textile industry will be broader. In the future, textile enterprises will continue to explore new applications and new processes of copper ion antibacterial agents to meet the diversified needs of consumers for healthy, comfortable and environmentally friendly textiles.
