The development history of amino silicone oil in the textile field is a process of technological innovation and application expansion.
The following is a detailed review of its development history:
Origin and early development
The history of amino silicone oil as a textile softener can be traced back to the mid-20th century. Based on the first generation of silicone softener-dimethyl silicone oil, researchers successfully developed amino silicone oil by introducing amino functional groups. This innovation not only retains the hydrophobicity and demoulding properties of dimethyl silicone oil, but also gives it new properties such as reactivity, adsorption, lubricity and softness. This makes amino silicone oil quickly become a leader in the field of textile softeners.
Wide application and modification research
With the wide application of amino silicone oil in the textile field, its excellent performance has been widely recognized by the industry. However, amino silicone oil also has some defects, such as yellowing, increased fabric hydrophobicity and uneven distribution of amino groups. In order to overcome these defects, researchers have conducted a lot of modification research. A series of modified aminosilicone oil products have been successfully developed by introducing reactive multifunctional groups into the side chains and ends, and forming amino-containing block copolymers with other polymers. These modified products not only retain the advantages of aminosilicone oil, but also further enhance its performance and application range.
Modern Application and Future Development
Today, aminosilicone oil has become an indispensable part of the field of textile softeners. It is widely used in the softening finishing of various textiles, significantly improving the softness, smoothness and wrinkle resistance of fabrics. At the same time, with the improvement of environmental awareness and increasingly stringent regulations, researchers are actively developing more environmentally friendly and efficient aminosilicone oil products. In the future, the application of aminosilicone oil in the textile field will be more extensive and the performance will be better.
In summary, the development history of aminosilicone oil in the textile field is a journey full of innovation and challenges. From its origin to its wide application to modification research and modern application, aminosilicone oil continues to show its unique charm and broad application prospects.