Nanotechnology in Textiles: Theory and Application (The Textile Institute Book Series) - Softcover

Mishra, Rajesh; Militky, Jiri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0081026099 ISBN 13: 9780081026090

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

Nanotechnology 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.

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About the Authors

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.

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0081026099
• ISBN 13: 9780081026090
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 412