Nanotechnology can play a key role in the production of new materials, Application of Nano Materials in the Shoe Industry.
In recent years, customers have increasingly grown their attention to a variety of dimensions, including comfort, security, health of the goods and more. At the same time, customers are interested in aesthetic aspects of shoes.
Therefore, the INESCOP shoe technology institute in Spain, using innovative technologies such as Nano Technology, has been working on developing advanced material to make shoe.
The use of new and multifunctional materials opens the way to different production methods in the shoe sector and allows manufacturers to meet both market needs and increase their competitive ability.
Nanotechnology can play a key role in the production of new materials that have mechanical and technical, lightweight, durable and anti-bacterial properties with excellent performance, and can satisfy customers.
From this perspective, Nano-carbonates have become increasingly attractive materials, which, due to their unique structure and unique features, including high mechanical strength, provide manufacturers with innovative solutions.
In addition, Nano-carbonates can make tremendous changes, even if they are added to polymeric materials at a small scale.
In the same vein, researches have been conducted on the use of Nano carbon in shoes and in NANOFOOT project in Europe. The research focused on the shoe insoles.
For example, the goal was to use EVA microprocessors in the shoe insoles, which would eliminate the flow of electricity.
This causes the Static electricity flow to open its way out of the shoes. In addition, this method will make the shoes cool. Research in these areas has been successful so far.
Nano-carbon materials can also be used to produce polyurethane for these types of shoes.
Nanotechnology has made it possible to create shoes that antibacterial and antiphonal materials have been used in producing them. These materials prevent the growth of foot microorganisms that cause infection and bad smell.
To achieve this goal, research is being carried out on the use of metal nanoparticles, such as silver and gold, instead of organic biocides.
The antimicrobial of these materials that have been used for a long time are being used more than before. This has been achieved through the development of exploitative technology of Nano metric metal particles, and it has been proven that it can have great and long-lasting effects in confronting a wide range of bacteria.
The INESCOP Institute has used “green” synthesis methods for metallic nanoparticles. These experiments are carried out within the framework of the NANOMETAL project and are proposed as a substitute for current methods. With these methods, the quality and durability of the products are also higher.
Silica gel nanoparticles have a significant impact on the production of leather and shoes with antimicrobial properties as well as more quality and healthier glue for shoes.
In addition, nanoparticles have better capabilities when using 3D printing in the shoe and leather industry.
On the other hand, according to other researches and experiments, it is possible to create a combination of laser and plasma eco-friendly methods in the production of textiles and leather and to produce anti-fire, waterproof and anti-spot products. ..
Laser technology MLSE has helped to produce better materials without using hands and distorting the aesthetic aspects.
Controlled release of active substances such as antibacterial particles is an important issue in shoes. By using Nano-encapsulation technology this capability can be achieved.
The quality and durability of the goods can be improved by timely release of these particles. Nano capsules containing essential oils are embedded in the insoles and lining of the shoes and their material is purposefully and controlled transported directly to the foot when shoes are worn for long periods of time.
One of the problems in shoe technology and other industries is that in some products high temperature and mechanical pressures should be used to use Nano capsules.
Occasionally, high pressure and high temperatures allow Nano capsules to release the material sooner.
The INESCOP Institute has tried to solve this problem by making Nano capsules using organic materials such as metallic oxides, carbonates and silicates..
These organic materials act as a protective coating against heat and pressure, and prevent the early release of materials and particles. Using Nano-encapsulation technology in medical shoes and similar products, antibiotics and other materials and particles can be released at the right time and in the desired area.
Targeted and timely release of these particles improves their performance.
The INESCOP Institute in its other projects has also focused on the use of some polymer materials for medical purposes, as well as the pathology of shoe, to prevent foot infections.
Important point is that although the use of nanotechnology has the benefits in producing advanced materials, the final material should be such that in all aspects and in general terms, all aspects of safety and health are considered.
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Therefore, the INESCOP Institute is investigating the human skin implanted cells in the laboratory environment. In this research, the possible effects of cytotoxic Nano materials on consuming goods technology are considered.
Also, the effects of environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation or the ozone layer will also be investigated.
