Functional Nanotextiles: Processing, Properties, and Applications

Functional Nanotextiles: Processing, Properties, and Applications targets the underlying principles, state-of-the-art processing techniques, unique properties, and myriad applications of nanotextiles. Beyond the technical and academic facets, the book highlights the broader implications of nanotextiles, such as their environmental impacts, ethical considerations, and potential to reshape industries. In an era where sustainability, technological advancements, and multifunctionality are paramount, understanding functionalized nanotextiles becomes crucial. This book not only charts the current landscape but also speculates on the future trajectory of the field, making it a timely and essential resource.

For stakeholders ranging from academic researchers to industry leaders, the book offers both a deep dive into specifics and a panoramic view of the broader ecosystem, ensuring its relevance in shaping the future of textiles, wearable technologies, and beyond.

• Explores the integration of nanotechnology into textiles, enhancing their performance with specialized functionalities like moisture-wicking and antimicrobial properties
• Presents collaborations across fields such as materials science, chemistry, and biology, thus driving innovation in nanotextiles and expanding their applications
• Details methods of incorporating nanomaterials into textiles, highlighting their unique properties and impacts on performance and durability
• Examines the integration of electronic components into fabrics, enabling functions such as health monitoring and interactive fashion
• Discusses the design and development of garments and accessories that incorporate advanced materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and user experience

Dr. Shakeel Ahmed is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the Government Degree College Mendhar and Higher Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He earned his Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and completed postdoctoral research at IIT Delhi. His research focuses on green nanomaterials and biopolymers for biomedical, packaging, and water treatment applications. Dr. Ahmed has published extensively, authored over 20 books on nanomaterials and green materials, and received awards including the Young Scientist Award and recognition among the top 2% of polymer chemists worldwide.

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an adjunct professor and director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around 200 books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with several reputable publishers including Elsevier.

Satyaranjan Bairagi is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. His research interests include development of nanotechnology-based piezoelectric and triboelectric materials for nanogenerators, as well as textile-based flexible advanced materials for renewable energy harvesting.