Advances in Healthcare and Protective Textiles
- 1st Edition - February 9, 2023
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Shahid Ul Islam, Abhijit Majumdar, Bhupendra Singh Butola
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 1 8 8 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 8 3 4 - 5
Advances in Healthcare and Protective Textiles addresses technologies that have had a major impact in industry for decades, but which are currently attracting unprecede… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Healthcare and Protective Textiles addresses technologies that have had a major impact in industry for decades, but which are currently attracting unprecedented attention due to their applications in the fight against the Coronavirus epidemic. Recent advances in textile technology have opened new possibilities for textile researchers and scientists in antiviral textiles, flame-retardant textiles, antimicrobial textiles, insect repellent textiles, breathable medical textiles, aroma-protective textiles, high tech-textiles, smart textiles, nano textiles, and more. This book provides systematic and comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research and developments on material design, methodologies, characterizations, processes, properties and applications of medical healthcare and protective textiles.
In addition, sections pay special attention to advanced fabrication methodologies and materials used in apparel engineering.
- Provides a thorough review of recent advances in personal protective equipment (PPE) design and manufacture in response to the requirements of the fight against Coronavirus
- Gives advice on improving sustainability through the use of reusable and recyclable medical textiles
- Explores innovative materials like biopolymers and their applications in medical textiles
Researchers, engineers, and graduate students working on the development and manufacturing of medical textiles and protective clothing
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- 1. Textile structures for medical applications
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Required textile properties for medical application
- 1.3 Textile structure in drug delivery
- 1.4 Textile structure in tissue engineering
- 1.5 Textile structure in wound healing
- 1.6 Textile structure in human health monitoring
- 1.7 Conclusion and future prospects
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 2. Biomedical applications of healthcare textiles
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Nonimplantable textile or external devices
- 2.3 Protective textiles
- 2.4 Hygiene textiles
- 2.5 Implantable textiles or biotextiles
- 2.6 Extracorporeal devices
- 2.7 Biomedical application of smart textiles
- 2.8 Conclusions
- References
- 3. Antimicrobial textiles for the healthcare system
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Textiles in healthcare systems
- 3.3 Antimicrobial textiles
- 3.4 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Hemodialysis by hollow fiber membranes
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Hemodialysis membranes characteristics
- 4.3 Hemodialysis membranes: materials and fabrication methods
- 4.4 Hemodialysis membranes with modified performance
- 4.5 Dialysis membrane modules
- 4.6 Concluding remarks and future prospective
- References
- 5. Recent advances in natural polymer based hydrogels for wound healing applications
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Natural polymer based hydrogels for wound healing applications
- 5.3 Polysaccharide-based hydrogels
- 5.4 Protein-based biopolymers
- 5.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 6. Recent advances in nanobiotechnology for medical textiles
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Nanotechnology in textiles
- 6.3 Application of nano biomaterials in medical textiles
- 6.4 Conclusions and future outlook
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 7. Protective textiles: an overview
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Process used to develop protective textiles
- 7.3 Applications
- 7.4 Standards related to protective textiles
- 7.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 8. Fire protective textiles
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Role of textiles in protection from fires
- 8.3 Influence of textile parameters on fire protective fabrics performance
- 8.4 Textile behavior during exposure to heat and fire
- 8.5 Flame retardancy of textiles
- 8.6 Fire protective textiles applications
- 8.7 Fire protective fabrics testing and regulations
- 8.8 Conclusions and future scope
- References
- 9. Materials, design, and technology of body armor
- Abstract
- 9.1 Body armor
- 9.2 Material
- 9.3 Natural body armors
- 9.4 Design
- 9.5 Technology
- 9.6 Materials and methods
- 9.7 Standards
- 9.8 Tests
- 9.9 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Extreme cold protective textiles
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Physiological effects of cold environments
- 10.3 Materials and technologies
- 10.4 Standards and test methods governing extreme cold protective clothing
- 10.5 Conclusions and future trends
- References
- 11. Stab, spike and knife resistant textiles
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Stabbing incidents
- 11.3 Cut incidents and injuries
- 11.4 Stab/spike/knife penetration mechanisms
- 11.5 Manufacturing of stab and knife resistant protective clothing
- 11.6 Applications of stab, spike and knife resistant textiles
- 11.7 Standard test methods
- 11.8 Conclusion
- References
- 12. Joule heating fabrics
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Joule heating fabrics
- 12.3 Applications of Joule heating fabrics
- 12.4 Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 13. Ultraviolet protection finishing agents in textile functionalization
- Abstract
- 13.1 Hazardous effects of UV radiation
- 13.2 UV protection mechanism
- 13.3 Organic ultraviolet absorbers
- 13.4 Inorganic ultraviolet absorbers
- 13.5 UV protection finishing of textiles
- 13.6 Conclusion
- References
- 14. Washing and release of titanium nanoparticles from UV protective textiles
- Abstract
- 14.1 Overview of ultraviolet protective textiles
- 14.2 Ultraviolet radiation
- 14.3 Ultraviolet protection factor
- 14.4 Standards for UV protective textiles
- 14.5 Literature about the topic
- 14.6 Total reflection X-ray fluorescence
- 14.7 Objectives
- 14.8 Materials and methods
- 14.9 Results and discussion
- 14.10 Conclusions
- References
- 15. Materials, design and technology of face masks
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 The face masks as PPE
- 15.3 Surgical masks versus respirators
- 15.4 Surgical face masks materials and technology
- 15.5 Homemade textile face masks
- 15.6 Advanced materials and technologies for improved antiviral protection
- 15.7 Safety and performance testing
- 15.8 Influence of the mask on wearing comfort
- 15.9 Final remarks
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 16. Shear thickening fluid in spall-liner applications
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Shear thickening fluid: principles and mechanism
- 16.3 Role of spall-liner in vehicle protection
- 16.4 Shear thickening fluid usage in spall-liner applications
- 16.5 Outlook
- References
- 17. Advances in encapsulation of organic compounds for biological protective textiles
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 State-of-the-art microencapsulation technologies
- 17.3 Core material release kinetics from microcapsules
- 17.4 The novel biological protective textiles using microencapsulated essential oils
- 17.5 Mechanism of action of essential oils
- 17.6 Summary
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 9, 2023
- No. of pages (Paperback): 566
- No. of pages (eBook): 566
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323911887
- eBook ISBN: 9780323998345
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Shahid Ul Islam
Shahid Ul Islam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India. He works at the interface of materials science and textile engineering, with an emphasis on the functionalization of textile and polymeric materials for use in different applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IndiaAM
Abhijit Majumdar
Abhijit Majumdar is currently holding the position of R. Jaikumar Chair Professor for Decision
Sciences in the Textile and Fibre Engineering department at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
(IIT Delhi). He has published 145 research papers in international refereed journals. His research
areas include protective fibrous materials, operations management, and sustainable supply chains.
management. He has authored two textbooks, edited four books, and two monographs. He is the
associate editor of the Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India) Series E (Chemical and Textile
Engineering) and OPSEARCH.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Textile and Fiber Engineering, IIT Delhi, IndiaBB
Bhupendra Singh Butola
B. S. Butola is a Professor at the Department of Textiles & Fibre Engineering, IIT Delhi, India. His research interests include functionalization of textiles with metal oxides, use of shear thickening fluids for improving the impact performance of ballistic textiles, polymeric nanocomposites and smart colorants. He has edited 7 books.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Textile and Fiber Engineering, IIT Delhi, IndiaRead Advances in Healthcare and Protective Textiles on ScienceDirect