Enhancing The Functional Performance of Medical Scrubs Fabrics Using Nanotechnology: A Review | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Chemistry | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 April 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Review Articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2025.337484.10826 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Shereen Hamdy ِElsaidy* 1; Tarek Ahmed Rashed2; Hany Kafafy3; Hafez Said Hawas4 | ||
| 1Spinning and weaving department, faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan university Industrial Arts Department faculty of Education , Helwan University ,Ain Helwan, Egypt | ||
| 2Industrial Arts Department faculty of Education , Helwan University ,Ain Helwan, Egypt | ||
| 3Dyeing, Printing and Textile Auxiliaries Department, Textile Research and Technology Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El-Behouth St, Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt | ||
| 4Spinning, Weaving Dept Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Giza, Egypt Faculty of Energy and Industrial Technology, October Technological University, Giza, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative technology in the enhancement of medical scrub fabrics, improving their functional properties to meet the demanding needs of healthcare professionals. Nanotechnology, which functions at the molecular level (1 nm to 10 nm), makes it possible to incorporate cutting-edge materials into scrub fabrics, which significantly boosts performance. These scrubs can effectively eradicate bacteria, viruses, and fungi upon contact by combining silver nanoparticles with other antimicrobial agents, which helps to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare environments. Additional functional improvements include the ability to self-clean, resist wrinkles, and be anti-static. All of which make hygiene and maintenance simpler. Furthermore, by applying waterproof coatings at the nanoscale, which cause liquids to bead up and roll off rather than be absorbed, nanotechnology has made it possible to create scrubs that are resistant to moisture. This prolongs the scrubs’ lifespan and improves healthcare personnel comfort throughout extended shifts. The ZnO, TiO2, and CuO nanoparticles were low toxicity and environmentally beneficial qualities only serve to increase their allure. Overall, the protective, hygienic, and functional qualities of medical textiles, especially medical scrubs, have been enhanced by nanotechnology, making them more suitable for the demanding conditions of contemporary healthcare settings. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Scrub Fabrics; Medical Textiles; Antimicrobial; Technical Textile; Nanotechnology | ||
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