Enhanced photocatalytic degradation and UV protection properties of BiOCl nanosheets coating for cotton fabric

BiOCl nanosheets were prepared through a simple solvothermal method. The obtained BiOCl nanosheets were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and UV spectroscopy. The average size of BiOCl nanosheets was 210 nm. The BiOCl nanosheets were applied as a finishing agent for cotton fabric, which can give the UV protection and photocatalytic degradation of RhB properties to cotton fabric. We made four different concentrations of finishing agents to coat the fabric by pad-dry-cure method. Furthermore, the UPF ratting and photocatalytic degradation of RhB were conducted. The finished cotton fabric exhibited excellent UV protection and photocatalytic property.