Table 4.
Summary of the functionalization of cotton fabrics treated with ZnONPs.
| Nanomaterials | NPs Size | Synthesis Method | Application Method | Functionality | Ref Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZnONPs | n.a | (Biological method) secreted proteins by the isolated fungus Aspergillus terreus AF-1 |
Pad-dry-cure | Antibacterial and UV protection | [73] 2018 |
| ZnONPs | <100 nm | In situ sono-chemical | Coating | Antibacterial | [74] 2018 |
| ZnONPs | n.a | Solochemical | Immersion, drying | Antibacterial | [75] 2018 |
| ZnONPs | n.a | Chemical method | Dip coating | Antibacterial and Antifungal | [76] 2020 |
| ZnONPs | n.a | Wet chemical | Pad-dry-cure | Antibacterial | [77] 2020 |
| ZnONPs | n.a | - | Spin coating & Pad-dry-cure | Antibacterial | [78] 2020 |
| ZnONPs | 26 nm | liquid precipitation | Dip and curing | Antibacterial, antifungal and UV protection | [79] 2020 |
| ZnONPs | 70 (±5) nm | Wet chemical | Mechanical thermo-fixation (Pad-dry-cure) |
Antibacterial and UV protection | [80] 2021 |
| ZnONPs | n.a | Sonosynthesis | Coating | Antibacterial | [81] 2021 |