Nanotechnology in Textiles
Theory and Application
- 1st Edition - November 14, 2018
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Authors: Rajesh Mishra, Jiri Militky
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 1 0 2 6 0 9 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 1 0 2 6 2 7 - 4
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Request a sales quoteNanotechnology in Textiles: Theory and Application explains how conventional methods for treating fabrics for specific functions can by improved upon with the use of nanotechnology. Overviews of relevant, fundamental nanophysics and nanochemistry theory are provided, along with explanations of their application in textile finishing, providing a crucial resource for readers exploring this expanding frontier in textiles. The book draws on research from around the globe to address the latest nanotechnological developments that are all examined with references to industrial applications.
- Provides a complete, theoretical overview of nanotechnology and nanofibers for those with materials science or engineering backgrounds
- Covers a broad range of topics, including aerogels, polymer nanocomposites, nanohazards, and electrospinning
- Looks ahead to emerging applications of nanotechnology in textiles to point the way for further research and innovation
Researchers and PhD students in materials science with an interest in nanotechnology or textiles. Technicians, engineers, and R&D managers in textile, paints, chemicals and related industries
1. Nature and nanoscience
2. Electrospun nanofibres
3. Carbon based nanomaterials
4. Nanoparticles in textiles
5. Characterisation of nano-materials in textiles
6. Nanocomposites
7. Nanoporous materials
8. Nanorisks and nanohazards
9. Future outlook in the context of nano-scale textiles as a technology for the twenty-first century
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 14, 2018
- No. of pages (Paperback): 410
- No. of pages (eBook): 410
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780081026090
- eBook ISBN: 9780081026274
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Rajesh Mishra
Prof. Rajesh Mishra works at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic. He has 25 years of academic and research experience in the polymeric material engineering field. His research areas are structural composites, green composites, nanocomposites, biomechanical engineering of polymeric structures, thermo-mechanical characterization of polymeric materials, etc. He is a prolific author of journals articles and book chapters for Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley, and is also well-known in the conference circle for his topical presentations. He has edited several books, including Nanotechnology in Textiles for Elsevier.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Material Science and Manufacturing Technology, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech RepublicJM
Jiri Militky
Jiri Militky is a Professor at the Department of Material Engineering, in the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic. He is the author of 400 SCI referred articles, 50 book chapters, and is on the editorial panel of several journals. His research interests include fibers, textile material engineering, metrology, and textile chemistry.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Material Engineering, Technical University of Liberec, Czech RepublicRead Nanotechnology in Textiles on ScienceDirect