11th INTERNATIONAL IZMIR TEXTILE AND APPAREL 11th INTERNATIONAL IZMIR TEXTILE AND APPAREL

SYMPOSIUMSYMPOSIUM

Nanotechnology Nanotechnology in in

Textile Industry and AdvantagesTextile Industry and Advantages

Mr. Charlie ChowMr. Charlie ChowTechnical DirectorTechnical Director

Nano-Group Holdings Ltd.Nano-Group Holdings Ltd.26 – 29 October 200726 – 29 October 2007

OutlineOutline

What is NanotechnologyWhat is Nanotechnology Application in textile IndustryApplication in textile Industry AdvantagesAdvantages ConclusionConclusion

World Government spend in World Government spend in Nanotechnology R&DNanotechnology R&DUNITED STATESUNITED STATES

FY 2007FY 2007

US$1,200,000,000.00 US$1,200,000,000.00 (1.2 billion)(1.2 billion)

FY 2001 – 2007FY 2001 – 2007

US$6,800,000,000.00 US$6,800,000,000.00 (6.8 billion)(6.8 billion)

Source : http://www.nsf.gov/Source : http://www.nsf.gov/

World Government spend in World Government spend in Nanotechnology R&D Nanotechnology R&D

RUSSIARUSSIA

US$7,000,000,000.00 US$7,000,000,000.00 (7 billion)(7 billion)

E.U.E.U.

Euro 1,300,000,000.00 Euro 1,300,000,000.00 (1.3 billion)(1.3 billion)

CHINACHINA

US$1,000,000,000.00 US$1,000,000,000.00 (1 billion)(1 billion)

Source : http://www.nsf.gov/Source : http://www.nsf.gov/

Governments, corporations Governments, corporations and venture capitalists spend and venture capitalists spend in Nanotechnology R&Din Nanotechnology R&D

20072007

US$4,000,000,000.00 US$4,000,000,000.00 (4 billion)(4 billion)

Source : Source : http://www.luxresearchinc.com/http://www.luxresearchinc.com/

US National Survey on US National Survey on awareness toward awareness toward Nanotechnology Nanotechnology August 2007August 2007

How much have you heard about Nanotechnology ?How much have you heard about Nanotechnology ?

6 % Heard a lot6 % Heard a lot

21% Heard some21% Heard some

29% Heard just a little29% Heard just a little

42% Heard nothing at all42% Heard nothing at all

2% Not sure2% Not sure

Source :Source :http://www.hartresearch.comhttp://www.hartresearch.com

Nanotechnology enhanced Nanotechnology enhanced consumer productsconsumer products

• Semi-conductorsSemi-conductors

• Automobile partsAutomobile parts

• Sports equipmentsSports equipments

• Construction Construction productsproducts

• ClothingClothing

• Home appliancesHome appliances

• CosmeticsCosmetics

• MedicineMedicine

• Health Health SupplementsSupplements

• PaintsPaints

• ToolsTools

• Instruments,…Instruments,…

Nanotechnology related Nanotechnology related productsproducts

Global Market Growing RateGlobal Market Growing RateConsumer ProductsConsumer Products

• Yearly RateYearly Rate

US$ 9,000,000,000.00 US$ 9,000,000,000.00 (9 billion)(9 billion)

• By 2015By 2015

US$2,600,000,000,000.00 US$2,600,000,000,000.00 (2.6 trillion)(2.6 trillion)

Source : Source : http://www.nsf.gov/http://www.nsf.gov/http://www.kc-com.com/lp/nano/nobelprize.asp?ad=64697505AB8ADD3AA07F761321D06014http://www.kc-com.com/lp/nano/nobelprize.asp?ad=64697505AB8ADD3AA07F761321D06014

Nanotechnology consumer Nanotechnology consumer products 2007products 2007

• Source : Source : http://www.nanotechproject.org/consumer/analysis.htmlhttp://www.nanotechproject.org/consumer/analysis.html

Nanotechnology consumer Nanotechnology consumer products 2007products 2007

• Source :Source :http://www.nanotechproject.org/consumer/analysis.htmlhttp://www.nanotechproject.org/consumer/analysis.html

Market for Textile Industry Market for Textile Industry • Nanometer particles applicationNanometer particles application• Smart FabricSmart Fabric• E-TextilesE-Textiles• Wearable ElectronicWearable Electronic

2007 2007 US$ 13,600,000,000.00US$ 13,600,000,000.00 (13.6 billion)(13.6 billion)

2012 2012 US$1,15,000,000,000.00US$1,15,000,000,000.00 (115 billion)(115 billion)

Source : Source : http://www.cientifica.eu/http://www.cientifica.eu/

What is NANO ?What is NANO ?

• NANO –NANO – “nanos” in Greek means “nanos” in Greek means “Dwarf”, “Dwarf”,

a size scale (One billionth)a size scale (One billionth)

• NANOMETERNANOMETER – One billionth of a meter – One billionth of a meter

What is Nanotechnology ?What is Nanotechnology ?

• NANOTECHNOLOGY - Professor Norio NANOTECHNOLOGY - Professor Norio Taniguchi of Tokyo Science Taniguchi of Tokyo Science University coined this term in 1974.University coined this term in 1974.

• The design, characterization, The design, characterization, production and application of production and application of structures, devices and systems by structures, devices and systems by controlling shape and size at controlling shape and size at nanometer scalenanometer scale

““ There's Plenty of Room at There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom” - the Bottom” - Richard Richard

P. FeynmanP. Feynman

(1918 - 1988)

Source :Source :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Feynmanhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Feynman

Wide Range of Targeted Textile Wide Range of Targeted Textile Products Products

Apparel fabricApparel fabric CottonCotton LinenLinen NylonNylon RayonRayon PolyesterPolyester Upholster Upholster  WoolWool

GarmentsGarments Casual WearCasual Wear Sports WearSports Wear Kid's wearKid's wear WoollenWoollen UniformsUniforms

Home Furnishings Pillows Bed Linens Sofa cushions Curtains Carpets

Public Public transit seats cushions Restaurants table linens

Toys Stuff toys

Functions :Functions :Application with Nanometer material on Fibre, Fabric Application with Nanometer material on Fibre, Fabric and Garmentsand Garments

Liquid RepellenceLiquid Repellence

Oil and Stain ResistanceOil and Stain Resistance

Wrinkle FreeWrinkle Free

UV-ProtectionUV-Protection

AntibacterialAntibacterial

Flame RetardantFlame Retardant

Odor EliminationOdor Elimination

Quick dryingQuick drying

Mosquito Repellence and Mosquito Repellence and

more…more…

Lotus-leaf image under SEM Lotus-leaf image under SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope)(Scanning Electron Microscope)

Lotus-leaf Self-cleaning Lotus-leaf Self-cleaning effecteffect

Untreated and Nano-treatedUntreated and Nano-treated

Liquid Repellent EffectLiquid Repellent Effect

Nano TiO2 – UV protectionNano TiO2 – UV protection

Nanosized TiO2 particles

Large TiO2 particles

Source: http://www.science.org.au/sats2003/images/barber-slide3.jpg

Functions of the Photo-Functions of the Photo-CatalystCatalyst

Bacterial and other infectious Bacterial and other infectious diseases have killed overdiseases have killed over5,000,0005,000,000 people yearly people yearly

Test method : AATCC-147Non-Treated vs Nano-Treated Fabric

Source : Source : http://www.foreignaffairs.org/20050701faessay84402-p10/michael-t-osterholm/preparing-for-the-next-pandemic.htmlosterholm/preparing-for-the-next-pandemic.html

3,500,000 – 5,000,0003,500,000 – 5,000,000 cases of Malaria cases of MalariaOver Over 1,000,000 1,000,000 people people dieddied yearlyyearly

Source : Source : http://www.malaria-vaccines.org.uk/1.shtmlhttp://www.malaria-vaccines.org.uk/1.shtml

•Mosquito image from Food and Environmental Hygiene Department - HKSARMosquito image from Food and Environmental Hygiene Department - HKSAR

Last Updated: Monday, 8 October 2007, 15:58 GMT Last Updated: Monday, 8 October 2007, 15:58 GMT

16:58 UK16:58 UK • Man in coma after mosquito bite Man in coma after mosquito bite

• Michael's sister Sharan McKenzie, , said: "Michael's sister Sharan McKenzie, , said: "There is no cure There is no cure and there is no vaccine, so all you can do is try and and there is no vaccine, so all you can do is try and prevent yourself being bitten.prevent yourself being bitten.

• The virus, known as Eastern Equine Encephalitis or Triple E, The virus, known as Eastern Equine Encephalitis or Triple E, is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases on the North American continent. diseases on the North American continent.

Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/

Nano-encapsulated Mosquito Nano-encapsulated Mosquito Repellent Particles image Repellent Particles image under SEM under SEM

AdvantagesAdvantages1. Protection to human life1. Protection to human life Anti-bacterial, Anti-Mosquito functions, UV protectionAnti-bacterial, Anti-Mosquito functions, UV protection

2. Apply on existing equipments2. Apply on existing equipments Padding, curing machine in Dyeing and Printing factoryPadding, curing machine in Dyeing and Printing factory Washing, drying machine in Garment washing factoryWashing, drying machine in Garment washing factory

3. Environmentally friendly3. Environmentally friendly Most of the nanometer materials are non-toxic andMost of the nanometer materials are non-toxic and bio-degradablebio-degradable

4. Minimizing the usage of chemistries4. Minimizing the usage of chemistries DetergentDetergent

5. Retain fabric softness and breathability5. Retain fabric softness and breathability

Application on Fabric – Application on Fabric – Padding machinePadding machine

Padding processPadding process

Drying processDrying process

Application of Garment - Application of Garment - Washing equipmentWashing equipment

WasherWasher

Tumble Drying processTumble Drying process

Curing OvenCuring Oven

Nano-Particles are Nano-Particles are bonded directly bonded directly to theto the fiber surfacefiber surface the the textiles gain special textiles gain special characteristics as:characteristics as:

Fabric Fabric retains retains breathablebreathable properties properties

Enhanced Enhanced comfort comfort and and better better hand-feel hand-feel

Breathable Properties & Better Hand-Breathable Properties & Better Hand-FeelFeel

Nano particles bonded on fiber under SEM

There are 2 classes of Savings:There are 2 classes of Savings: Direct Savings of Resources Direct Savings of Resources Indirect Savings of Resources Indirect Savings of Resources

as:as:

Shorten the washing time (less Shorten the washing time (less energy and water energy and water consumption)consumption)

Fewer number of washings for Fewer number of washings for a given time (less energy, a given time (less energy, water and detergent water and detergent consumption)consumption)

Low water temperature for Low water temperature for washing (smaller energy washing (smaller energy consumption)consumption)

Green Technology for the Green Technology for the Earth’s Earth’s ResourcesResources

U care W care about our Earth

ConclusionsConclusions

High Tensile StrengthHigh Tensile Strength High Durability High Durability Long Lasting ResultsLong Lasting Results

Physically StablePhysically Stable Wide Range of ApplicationsWide Range of Applications Multifunctional Characteristics Multifunctional Characteristics Simple & Quick ApplicationSimple & Quick Application

Chemically Reactive With Free Chemically Reactive With Free RadicalsRadicals

Self Cleaning & Antibacterial Self Cleaning & Antibacterial Green Technology Green Technology Hydrophobic materials, Hydrophobic materials, LiquidLiquid Repellency Repellency

Superconducting Properties Superconducting Properties Smart FabricsSmart Fabrics E-Textiles E-Textiles Wearable ElectronicsWearable Electronics

Thank YouThank You

Charlie ChowCharlie ChowNano-Group Holdings Ltd.Nano-Group Holdings Ltd.Email : Email : charlie@nanogh.comhttp://www.nanogh.comhttp://www.nanogh.com