Xiaoyan Li, Zhihui Zhang, J. Yao, Mengqian Wang, Na Yang
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Abstract
Purpose
To improve the problems as the heavy burden of sewage treatment and environmental pollution caused by the traditional sodium hydrosulfite reduction dyeing of indigo, this study aims to carry out the direct electrochemical reduction dyeing for indigo with the eco-friendly Cu(II)/sodium borohydride reduction system under normal temperature and pressure conditions.
Design/methodology/approach
The electrochemical behavior of Cu(II)/sodium borohydride reduction system was investigated by cyclic voltammetry. And, the dyeing performance of the Cu(II)/sodium borohydride reduction system was developed by optimizing the concentration of copper sulfate in the anode electrolyte, applied voltage and reduction time via single-factor and orthogonal integrated analysis.
Findings
The dyeing performance of the Cu(II)/sodium borohydride reduction system is superior to that of the traditional reduction dyeing with sodium hydrosulfite. In the case of the optimized condition, the soaping fastness and dry/wet rubbing fastness of the dyed fabric in the two reduction dyeing processes were basically comparable, the K/S value of electrocatalytic reduction of indigo by Cu(II)/NaBH4 is 11.81, which is higher than that obtained by traditional sodium hydrosulfite reduction dyeing of indigo.
Originality/value
The innovative electrocatalytic reduction system applied herein uses sodium borohydride as the hydrogen source combined with Cu(II) complex as the catalyst, which can serve as a medium for electron transfer and active the dye molecule to make it easier to be reduced. The electrochemical dyeing strategy presented here provides a new idea to improve the reduction dyeing performance of indigo by sodium borohydride.
期刊介绍:
The journal looks at developments in: ■Adhesives and sealants ■Curing and coatings ■Wood coatings and preservatives ■Environmentally compliant coating systems and pigments ■Inks for food packaging ■Manufacturing machinery - reactors, mills mixing and dispersing equipment, pumps ■Packaging, labeling and storage ■Plus topical features and news on materials, coatings, industry people, conferences, books and so on ■Raw materials such as pigments, solvents, resins and chemicals ■Testing equipment and procedures