This study delves into the exploration of an alternative bleaching method as a substitute for hydrogen peroxide, addressing concerns related to its excessive chemical usage, high waste load, and elevated energy and water consumption. Photocatalytic bleaching was implemented on 100% cotton fabrics. Initially, hydrogen peroxide served as a catalyst, and the photocatalytic effect was meticulously examined. Subsequently, nano-sized TiO2 was introduced into the photocatalytic recipe, and operational conditions were fine-tuned to determine the optimal bleaching process for cotton fabrics. All photocatalytic experiments were systematically compared with conventional hydrojen peroxide bleaching method. A comprehensive analysis, encompassing color spectrum values, SEM, SEM-EDX, XRD, and FTIR-ATR tests, was conducted. The results revealed a notable 13.36% enhancement in whiteness performance during bleaching when subjected to photocatalytic treatment with nano TiO2 and H2O2 in tandem. This study posits itself as an environmentally conscious alternative to the long-standing conventional bleaching processes prevalent in the textile industry.

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TEKSTİL VE KONFEKSİYON

TEKSTIL VE KONFEKSIYON，发表关于服装和纺织技术各个分支以及相关领域的基础和应用研究的论文，例如天然和合成纤维、纱线和织物的生产和性能、技术纺织品、整理应用、服装技术、分析、测试, 和质量控制。

The journal 'Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon' publishes fundamental and applied research papers on various branches of clothing and textile technology and related fields. These studies cover the production and performance of natural and synthetic fibers, yarns and fabrics, technical textiles, finishing applications, garment technology, analysis, testing, and quality control.

《Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon》期刊发表关于服装和纺织技术各个分支及相关领域的基础和应用研究论文。这些研究包括天然和合成纤维、纱线和织物的生产与性能、技术纺织品、整理应用、服装技术、分析、测试以及质量控制等方面。

Category	Quartile
工程技术	4
工程技术, 材料科学纺织	4

Photocatalytic Bleaching Process of Cotton Fabric with H2O2 and H2O2 /n-TiO2

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Category	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, TEXTILES	4