2 Nanotechnology in textile finishing: an approach towards imparting manifold functionalities
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S. Wazed Ali
Abstract
Nanotechnology relates to the science of nanomaterials and their respective technological applications. In the past few decades, this technology has been explored in various scientific domains that demonstrated its potential as a promising technology. The textile sector has also benefitted with the various functionalities offered by nanotechnology. Nanodimensions of materials exhibit certain exclusive properties that are not seen in the bulk form of the material. These unique features of nanomaterials have been exploited in the textile field through the application of various finishes. Water repellence, antistatic, flame retarding ability, antimicrobial, and anti-crease are some examples of the nanofinishes that are imparted to textiles. The unique features of nanomaterials can be exploited to bestow multiple functionalities in textile substrates, and not just a single property. Detailed discussions of more such finishes have been covered in this chapter. The application of these finishes takes place through different methods such as sol-gel and layer-by-layer that do not affect the feel or the aesthetic appeal of textiles. Use of this technology has broadened the spectrum of textile applications. This chapter provides an overall idea about the various finishes on textiles that can be obtained by adopting nanotechnological approaches to impart value addition and, consequently, their potential fields of applications.
Abstract
Nanotechnology relates to the science of nanomaterials and their respective technological applications. In the past few decades, this technology has been explored in various scientific domains that demonstrated its potential as a promising technology. The textile sector has also benefitted with the various functionalities offered by nanotechnology. Nanodimensions of materials exhibit certain exclusive properties that are not seen in the bulk form of the material. These unique features of nanomaterials have been exploited in the textile field through the application of various finishes. Water repellence, antistatic, flame retarding ability, antimicrobial, and anti-crease are some examples of the nanofinishes that are imparted to textiles. The unique features of nanomaterials can be exploited to bestow multiple functionalities in textile substrates, and not just a single property. Detailed discussions of more such finishes have been covered in this chapter. The application of these finishes takes place through different methods such as sol-gel and layer-by-layer that do not affect the feel or the aesthetic appeal of textiles. Use of this technology has broadened the spectrum of textile applications. This chapter provides an overall idea about the various finishes on textiles that can be obtained by adopting nanotechnological approaches to impart value addition and, consequently, their potential fields of applications.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents IX
- List of authors XI
- 1 Introduction to functional, smart, and intelligent textiles: perspectives and potential applications 1
- 2 Nanotechnology in textile finishing: an approach towards imparting manifold functionalities 63
- 3 Coating- and lamination-based smart textiles: techniques, features, and challenges 97
- 4 Speciality coatings and laminations on textiles 151
- 5 Polymer-based nanocomposites for smart and functional textiles 183
- 6 Emerging trends in electroconductive textiles 221
- 7 Graphene-based functional textile materials 267
- 8 Smart and functional textiles for personal thermal comfort 329
- 9 Stimuli-responsive smart and functional textiles 355
- 10 Protective smart and functional textiles 375
- 11 Functional and smart textiles for military and defence applications 397
- 12 Sensors and actuators for textiles: from materials to applications 469
- 13 Medical textiles: materials, applications, features, and recent advancements 533
- 14 Design and development of chitosan-based textiles for biomedical applications 591
- 15 Smart textiles for energy harvesting applications 607
- 16 Fibrous materials for automotive applications 635
- 17 Smart/functional textiles and fashion products enabled by 3D and 4D printing 683
- 18 Functional and smart textiles in care, treatment, and diagnosis of COVID-19 721
- Index 751
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents IX
- List of authors XI
- 1 Introduction to functional, smart, and intelligent textiles: perspectives and potential applications 1
- 2 Nanotechnology in textile finishing: an approach towards imparting manifold functionalities 63
- 3 Coating- and lamination-based smart textiles: techniques, features, and challenges 97
- 4 Speciality coatings and laminations on textiles 151
- 5 Polymer-based nanocomposites for smart and functional textiles 183
- 6 Emerging trends in electroconductive textiles 221
- 7 Graphene-based functional textile materials 267
- 8 Smart and functional textiles for personal thermal comfort 329
- 9 Stimuli-responsive smart and functional textiles 355
- 10 Protective smart and functional textiles 375
- 11 Functional and smart textiles for military and defence applications 397
- 12 Sensors and actuators for textiles: from materials to applications 469
- 13 Medical textiles: materials, applications, features, and recent advancements 533
- 14 Design and development of chitosan-based textiles for biomedical applications 591
- 15 Smart textiles for energy harvesting applications 607
- 16 Fibrous materials for automotive applications 635
- 17 Smart/functional textiles and fashion products enabled by 3D and 4D printing 683
- 18 Functional and smart textiles in care, treatment, and diagnosis of COVID-19 721
- Index 751
