The dyeing of cellulose with reactive dyes containing phosphonic acid groups

The fixation of some Procion T phosphonated reactive dyes on cotton in the presence of dicyandiamide in different conditions of dyeing is reported, in order to clarify the role of the carbodiimide in the fixation process.Paper chromatographic studies on Procion Red T-2B show that the reaction mechanism between the phosphonic dye and cellulose in the presence of dicyandiamide is an initial condensation of the phosphonic dye with dicyandiamide to produce a phosphonic acid anhydride, followed by subsequent reaction with cellulose to give a dye covalently bonded to the cellulose. The phosphonic acid anhydride, isolated by means of column chromatography, shows the characteristic adsorption bands of the P—O—P linkage.     

Continuous dyeing of cationised cotton with reactive dyes

Cotton fabrics pretreated with cationic starch have been dyed with reactive dyes by a continuous dyeing method and the pretreatment conditions influencing dyeability of the treated cotton investigated. Cationised cotton has been found to give level dyeing without the presence of salt and dye fixation is improved compared with untreated cotton. The dyeings show good wash and rub fastness.     

Pad dyeing of cellulose acetate nanofibres with disperse dyes

In addition to a number of applications of nanofibres in technical fields such as medical, filtration and biosensing, nanofibres are recently being widely explored in terms of apparel use. Past work has focused on the functional properties of nanofibres for apparel use. Coloured nanofibres were produced to investigate their aesthetic properties for the potential application to apparel. Webs of cellulose acetate nanofibre were electrospun and dyed with a high energy level CI Disperse Red 167:1 dye and a low energy level CI Disperse Blue 56 dye using the continuous pad–dry–bake method. Results revealed that the high energy level dye produced better colour yield than the lower energy level dye. The dyed cellulose acetate nanofibres produced acceptable colorimetric values, colour yield and colour fastness. Young’s modulus of dyed nanofibres increased by threefold in comparison to the undyed cellulose acetate nanofibres. Scanning electron microscopy images showed good morphology with the smooth surface of the dyed cellulose acetate nanofibres.     

Physico-chemical modelling of the dyeing of cotton with reactive dyes

Over the past decades a great deal of research effort has been devoted to understanding the physico-chemical mechanism of the dyeing of cotton with reactive dyes. However, the use of physico-chemical models has been almost exclusively restricted to research laboratories due to the simplifying assumptions used. A more practical model has now been developed and is intended to allow dyeing recipes and the process parameters used in bulk production to be optimised. The model is additionally able to quantify the effect of non-controllable variables on overall dyeing efficiency.     

The dyeing of cotton with phosphonic reactive dyes in alcohols

The poor fixation achieved with phosphonated reactive dyes on cotton in practice, particularly in printing, has prompted a study of the effect of reaction conditions and the use of different diimides to achieve fixation. It has been possible to achieve as much as 95% fixation with a typical dye under suitable application conditions, where decomposition of the diimide can be minimised.     

Diffusion with simultaneous reaction of reactive dyes in cellulose

The theoretical equations which described the concentration profile of immobilized species of reactive dyes in the substrate were derived from the diffusion equation with the chemical reaction of first-order or pseudofirst-order. The theoretical profiles in the substrate described by the equations were discussed. The larger the diffusion coefficient D of active species and the smaller the reaction rate constant k, the deeper is the penetration of the immobilized and active species of reactive dyes into the substrate. The method of estimating D and k from the diffusion profiles of both species obtained by means of the method of the cylindrical cellophane film roll was described. The diffusion coefficients of the hydrolyzed species of C.I. Reactive Orange 1 and Red 1 were nearly constant in all the pH values examined. The concentration profiles of both the species of Orange 1 at pH 8.8 were identical with the theoretical ones; while the profiles of immobilized species of Red 1 at pH 10 and of Orange 1 at pH 12 agreed with the theoretical ones and those of active species did not because of the hydrolysis. The diffusion coefficients of active species of these dyes at these pH ranges were smaller than those of the hydrolyzed species.     

The effect of reactive dyes on damage in wool dyeing

This paper demonstrates that reactive dyes exert a significant fibre–protective effect when dyeing wool fabric; this effect may be measured, in a reproducible manner, using the wet–burst strength test. The effect of dyebath pH, dye concentration, dyebath temperature and dyeing time on wool can thus be evaluated. The magnitude of the above protective effect has been compared with that achieved using commercially available fibre–protective agents. It is concluded that reactive dyes are significantly more effective than the latter agents when employed in medium to full depths. It is proposed that the unusual protective effect afforded by reactive dyes is related to the following factors. Reactive dyes readily react with sulphur nucleophiles, thus inhibiting thiol–disulphide interchange reactions and thereby significantly interfering with the level of set produced in a boiling dyebath. Reactive dyes react preferentially with non–keratinous proteins in the intercellular cement and the endocuticle thus reducing their tendency to hydrolyse and to partially dissolve in the hot aqueous dyebath.     

Levelling properties of some reactive dyes on cellulose

The levelling properties of nine reactive dyes containing one or two sulphatoethylsulphone reactive groups or one sulphatoethylsulphone and one monochlorotriazine reactive groups have been investigated. A novel test method specifically applicable to reactive dyes has been used in order to evaluate levelling. Undyed and dyed cotton samples were simultaneously dyed in the same bath and the fractions of the additional dye fixed on each of the cotton samples were determined afterwards. A dye distribution index has been proposed that predicts reactive dye levelling according to whether the index exceeds 50% or not. The index was found to depend not only on the nature of the dyes, but also on the concentration of the dye fixed on cotton, the dyeing temperature and the salt concentration in the dye liquor. In redyeing tests the degrees of primary and secondary exhaustion and of dye fixation were measured as a function of concentration of the dye fixed on cotton. Finally a satisfactory correlation was found between the index and the classical inorganicity/organicity value of the dyes. The results also suggest that the levelling properties depend on the degree of dye aggregation.     

Foam properties and application in dyeing cotton fabrics with reactive dyes

The foam dyeing of cotton fabric with CI Reactive Red 120 has been studied as a low‐add‐on technology. The foamability of different types of foaming agent and the stability of foam stabilisers were compared. Factors influencing foam dyeing, including wet pick‐up, fixation agent, foam stabiliser, and blow ratio, were evaluated by colour strength and dye fixation rate. Wet pick‐up, fixation agent, and foam stabiliser were found to be the main factors in the foam dyeing process. The comparative build‐up properties, dyeing properties, and total consumption between foam dyeing and conventional dyeing were assessed. The results indicate that, in foam dyeing, the dyestuff has a better build‐up property, the dyed fabric has excellent wash and rub fastness, and large amounts of water and energy are saved. Moreover, foam dyeing requires smaller dosages of chemical agents and reduces the difficulty of effluent treatment.     

酶反应精馏耦合技术研究进展

酶反应精馏是将酶催化反应与精馏过程进行耦合,可有效打破反应化学平衡的限制,提高酶反应转化率和选择性,是一种新型化工过程强化技术。本文分别从酶催化剂及其催化反应机制、酶催化剂装填方式、酶催化反应与精馏耦合型式、酶反应精馏耦合技术的应用案例等方面综述了酶反应精馏耦合技术的研究进展,分析表明:目前酶反应精馏耦合技术的开发尚不成熟,且与化学催化剂催化的反应精馏过程不同,酶反应精馏工艺过程开发还需考虑酶催化反应温度、底物浓度等因素对酶催化活性影响。在后续研究中,可分别从研究体系、酶的固定化技术、酶催化剂装填方式、酶反应精馏理论研究、酶反应精馏耦合工艺开发等方面开展强化研究。     

Selecting reactive dyes for all-in dyeing of polyester/ cotton blends

As a preliminary study to an investigation of the feasibility of dyeing polyester/cotton blend by an all-in process using a pH-shift method, we have investigated the suitability of three types of conventional reactive dyes by considering the effects of pH and temperature on their hydrolysis and fixation behaviour. Monochlorotriazine, vinyl sulphone and bifunctional high exhaustion dyes were assessed but only the bifunctional reactive dye gave acceptable colour yield under the conditions likely to be employed during such a dyeing process.     

Fading of reactive dyes on cellulose under light and perspiration

The fading of nine reactive dyes on cotton fabrics under light and perspiration was investigated using the ATTS standard and many factors affecting the stability of these dyes were discussed, viz. exposure environment, chromophores of dyes, the pH value and components of the artificial perspiration. The experimental results show that reactive dyes exhibit lowest stability under simultaneous exposure to light, perspiration and oxygen in a wet state. Among all selected dyes, Cu-complex azo reactive dyes appear to be the most sensitive, whereas anthraquinone reactive dyes show the best stability. The pH value of perspiration may also greatly influence the fading of dyes by affecting the hydrolytic stability of dye–fibre bonding. Furthermore, the study on the contribution of artificial perspiration components discloses that some acidic components play major roles in the fading of the dyes and inorganic salts usually decelerate the fading extent.     

Investigation into the dyeing of wool with Lanasol and Remazol reactive dyes in seawater

Freshwater is an increasingly scarce resource that is extensively used in textile wet‐processing. In seeking to identify alternative low freshwater‐usage coloration technology, this study examined the potential use of seawater (SEAW) as the dyeing medium for wool coloration using a range of reactive dyes. Initially, the dyeing behaviour of the wool fabric in simulated seawater (SSW) was compared with conventional dyeing from distilled water (DW) using α‐bromoacrylamide‐based Lanasol dyes and sulphatoethyl sulphone‐based Remazol dyes. These preliminary studies demonstrated that comparable coloration could be achieved in the SSW medium based on an assessment of the dye exhaustion, dye fixation, colour yield and levelness. Subsequent dyeing studies of wool using Mauritian seawater with both the Lanasol and Remazol reactive dyes confirmed that, based on the dye exhaustion, dye fixation, colour yield and levelness, comparable coloration could be achieved, highlighting the possibility of substituting freshwater with seawater as the dyeing medium.     

Reactive dyeing systems for wool fibres based on hetero-bifunctional reactive dyes. Part 1: Application of commercial reactive dyes

The wool dyeing properties, such as exhaustion and fixation parameters, of selected hetero-bifunctional Sumifix Supra dyes and some other commercial reactive dyes were quantified under various dyebath pH conditions. Studies of the dyeing of wool serge fabric indicated that Sumifix Supra dyes could produce reasonably high fixation values. However, remarkably improved fixation values were obtained when these dyes were pre-activated to the vinylsulphone form and dyed in this form, especially at low pH values (pH 4 or lower).     

Salt-free dyeing of cotton cellulose with a model cationic reactive dye

A model cationic reactive dye based on an anthraquinone chromophore was prepared. The synthesis of this dye was achieved by the modification of the a free amino group of an anthraquinone-based dye, reacting first with cyanuric chloride and then with N -(2-aminoethyl)pyridinium chloride. TLC analysis was employed to follow the chemical reactions. The application of the prepared dye to cotton fabric was carried out using the exhaustion method without the addition of electrolytes. The results showed that, despite no electrolytes being present in the dye bath, a high percentage of dye exhaustion could be obtained. The high percentage of dye exhaustion was attributed to the attractive force between positive charges on the dye molecule and the negatively charged fibre surface. A high degree of dye fixation with excellent wash fastness was also achievable. Advantageously, it was found that this cationic reactive dye showed promising fastness to light when compared with that of analogous conventional basic dye on cotton. It is believed that the pyridinium cationic moiety, which attached separately to the chromophore via aliphatic spacer groups, was later eliminated during the washing-off process, hence causing an insignificant effect on the photofading of the dyed fabric.     

交联改性壳聚糖在棉织物活性染料染色中的应用

采用交联改性降解壳聚糖对棉织物进行接枝改性,考察壳聚糖接枝改性对棉织物雷马素活性染料染色性能的影响.结果表明:棉织物经壳聚糖改性后,增加了织物表面对染料阴离子的亲和力和固着力,上染率和K/S值都有所提升,其固色率也有很大提高,均达80%以上;经雷马素红RR和雷马素黄RR染色后,改性棉织物的干、湿摩擦牢度和耐皂洗褪色同未改性棉织物一样,分别为4、3~4和4级,耐皂洗沾色降低半级,为3~4级.用雷马素蓝RR染色后,改性棉织物干摩擦牢度提高半级,达4级,湿摩擦牢度和耐皂洗等级同未改性棉织物一样,分别为3~4和4级.     

The eXceL concept for the dyeing of cellulose fibres with Procion H-EXL dyes*

The development of the Procion H-EXL range of reactive dyes for exhaust dyeing of cellulose is reviewed. The migration properties of reactive dyes, as individual products and in admixture, on unmercerised cotton is quantified under different conditions. A factor indicating the potential for level dyeing has been devised from the reults of this study. Based on this data, application techniques have been developed for Procion H-EXL dyes that offer simplicity, excellent reproducibility and high productivity.