Giving Improved and New Properties to Fibrous Materials by Surface Modification

This review summarizes the results of research published in recent decades on main directions functionalization fibrous materials using surface modification. Methods for thepreliminary activation are described, allowing increasing adhesion modifiers. The features formation functionalizing coatings comparison with other substrates analyzed. Some specific methods evaluating effectiveness modification inherent considered. Particular attention is paid to giving antimicrobial properties, photoactivity, ability protect against ultraviolet radiation, and hydrophobicity.