{"id":96459,"date":"2009-12-23T00:54:01","date_gmt":"2009-12-23T05:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/water-absorbing-wool\/13651\/"},"modified":"2009-12-23T00:54:01","modified_gmt":"2009-12-23T05:54:01","slug":"silica-nanoparticles-make-wool-even-more-wonderful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/96459","title":{"rendered":"Silica nanoparticles make wool even more wonderful"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/pictures\/hero\/woolcoating.jpg\" alt=\"The silica nanoparticle coating changes the surface of the wool to make it more water abso...\"><\/p>\n<p>Already regarded as a &#8220;wonder fabric&#8221; for its lightness, softness, warmth even when wet, and other qualities, scientists from China say they have been able to improve on the natural properties of wool. They say their discovery could give wool a &#8220;brain,&#8221; placing it among other &#8220;smart&#8221; fabrics that shake off wrinkles, shrinkage and &#8220;breathe&#8221; to release perspiration.  ..<\/p>\n<p><b>Tags:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/tag\/coating\/\" rel=\"tag\">Coating<\/a>,<br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/tag\/fiber\/\" rel=\"tag\">fiber<\/a>,<br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/tag\/nanoparticles\/\" rel=\"tag\">Nanoparticles<\/a>,<br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/tag\/research\/\" rel=\"tag\">Research<\/a>,<br \/>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/tag\/water\/\" rel=\"tag\">Water<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Related Articles:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/go\/6329\/\">Nanotech thermoregulator fabric developed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/merino-kids-cocooi-sleep-bag\/11314\/\">Merino Kids Cocooi Sleep Bag: 100% merino wool for a safe, warm night&#8217;s sleep<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/go\/6243\/\">Instant dry cleaning spray<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/go\/7278\/\">The Electrolux condenser tumble dryer uses steam to make ironing easier and saves on dry cleaning bills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/go\/3515\/\">New &#8216;Smart-fabric&#8217; inspired by pine cones<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/nathi-change-table-is-both-space-saving-and-stylish\/10592\/\">Nathi change table is both space-saving and stylish <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~a\/GxB9JUrxI1NtdChTU-X6RCryxiw\/0\/da\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~a\/GxB9JUrxI1NtdChTU-X6RCryxiw\/0\/di\" border=\"0\" ismap=\"true\"><\/img><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~a\/GxB9JUrxI1NtdChTU-X6RCryxiw\/1\/da\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~a\/GxB9JUrxI1NtdChTU-X6RCryxiw\/1\/di\" border=\"0\" ismap=\"true\"><\/img><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"feedflare\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine?a=XRZNnSUMJaA:Oh-yXO2MMDI:yIl2AUoC8zA\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine?d=yIl2AUoC8zA\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine?a=XRZNnSUMJaA:Oh-yXO2MMDI:H0mrP-F8Qgo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine?d=H0mrP-F8Qgo\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine?a=XRZNnSUMJaA:Oh-yXO2MMDI:V_sGLiPBpWU\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine?i=XRZNnSUMJaA:Oh-yXO2MMDI:V_sGLiPBpWU\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine?a=XRZNnSUMJaA:Oh-yXO2MMDI:wF9xT3WuBAs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine?i=XRZNnSUMJaA:Oh-yXO2MMDI:wF9xT3WuBAs\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine?a=XRZNnSUMJaA:Oh-yXO2MMDI:7Q72WNTAKBA\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine?d=7Q72WNTAKBA\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine\/~4\/XRZNnSUMJaA\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Already regarded as a &#8220;wonder fabric&#8221; for its lightness, softness, warmth even when wet, and other qualities, scientists from China say they have been able to improve on the natural properties of wool. 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