Using ammonia as the volatile base, the base evaporates to reduce the pH and induce complexation, a chemical reaction that forms a stable complex, on the cotton’s surface. Until now, this technique ...

Researchers develop breakthrough one-step flame retardant for cotton textiles. ScienceDaily . Retrieved February 6, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 01 / 250113202829.htm ...

Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers from Texas A&M University can reduce the ...

However, in a single step, researchers from Texas A&M University can reduce the flammability of cotton using a polyelectrolyte complex coating. The coating can be tailored for various textiles ...