Biotechnology Approaches in Textile Technology: Progress and Trends

As the textile industry seeks innovative solutions to meet evolving consumer demands and environmental challenges, biotechnology emerges as a pivotal player in driving transformative change. With its ability to create novel materials, enhance textile qualities, and establish sustainable production processes, biotechnology is poised to play an increasingly vital role in shaping the future of textiles. Recognizing the importance of this intersection between biotechnology and textile technology, this book describes biotechnological approaches in textile technology with respect to their value-added and diversified textile applications.

FEATURES

• Explores the latest biotechnological advances and diverse techniques, from fiber modification to nanotechnology applications, providing a holistic view of the field
• Describes how to integrate biotechnological methods efficiently into textile production processes
• Includes real-world examples, fostering innovation, problem-solving skills, and streamlined processes
• Explains sustainable alternatives to traditional textile manufacturing
• Introduces upcoming trends and technologies

This book is aimed at academicians, scientists/researchers, and advanced students working in textile science, engineering, and technology.

Mohd Yusuf is currently Associate Professor at Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. His research interests are green and sustainable materials, functional biomaterials, composite and applied materials, nanomaterials, wastewater treatment, and energy storage technologies. He received the 2023 Emerging Researcher Award from Glocal University. During his academic and R&D progression, he has authored more than 60 publications, including research articles, reviews, books, chapters in edited volumes, magazines, etc. of high international repute.

Mohammad Shahid is Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF) of India. Before joining KLEF, he worked at Jamia Millia Islamia, Soochow University, the University of Glasgow, the Institute of Chemical Technology, Dr K N Modi University, and Mewar University. He earned an MS in chemistry at Shibli National College, Azamgarh, in 2006, and a PhD in chemistry at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, in 2014. Dr. Shahid has received several prestigious fellowships to support his research pursuits, including grants from UGC, India, China Postdoctoral Fellowship, EU Marie Curie Fellowship, and Dr D. S. Kothari Fellowship. He has contributed to over 50 scientific publications. In addition, he has also edited and authored several books with renowned international publishing houses.