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Report 1: Research Project Proposals

1. Proposed Title of Study No. 1: Nano bamboo charcoal Fabrication of Hydrophilic Wool Fabrics
A. Reference Title: Nanodiamond Fabrication of Super hydrophilic Wool Fabrics
B. Reference Abstract: Nanodiamonds (ND) have been gaining impetus in fields such as medicine and electronics. ND has been widely
used to modify polymer surfaces and composites for improved functionality. There has been limited research on ND application in
regard to textile substrates. In this study, we presented a sustainable coating method, adapted to functionalized ND particles, coated
onto wool fabric surfaces to enhance hydrophilicity. The application of an ND coating was found to increase wool hydrophilicity due to
the presence of additional polar groups, shown by Fourier transforms infrared spectrometry, which increased surface energy and fiber
roughness. Scanning electron microscopy images revealed that the polar ND coated wool scales demonstrated improved fiber
hydrophilicity. Water absorbency, wicking and contact angle for coated fabrics confirmed significant improvement in hydrophilicity,
which was directly related to the concentration of ND particles. The optimal concentration of ND was therefore selected to coat the
wool fabric. Furthermore, tensile strength and abrasion resistance of the coated fabrics were increased due to the exceptional
mechanical properties of ND.
C. Proposal Category: Applied Science
D. Proposal Objectives

General Objective(s) Specific Objective(s)

To test the feasibility of Nano bamboo charcoal to absorb To see if Nano bamboo charcoal would help other fabrics in
water absorbing water

E. Proposal Test and Data Analysis Methods:

Test Method/ Reference

Purpose
Data Analysis Method (at least 2 for each method)

 Wilpiszewska, K. (n.d.). Hydrophilic fi lms based on starch

and carboxymethyl starch.

 Jones, F., & Foreman, J. (2015). The response of

To test the ability of a
Moisture Absorption
substance to absorb moisture
aerospace composites to temperature and humidity.
Retrieved from
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/moisture-
absorption.

F. Main References:

 Vervald, A., Laptinskiy, K., & Laptinskaya, T. (2019). Nanodiamonds and surfactants in water: Hydrophilic and hydrophobic
interactions. doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2019.03.102

 Zeng, Z., Zhang, S., Li, X., & Huang, D. (2017). Characterization of Nano Bamboo Charcoal Drug Delivery System for Eucommia
ulmoides Extract and Its Anticancer Effect In vitro. doi:10.4103/pm.pm_256_16

 Jones, F., & Foreman, J. (2015). The response of aerospace composites to temperature and humidity. Retrieved from
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/moisture-absorption.

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