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.
1. Title of Book - p. ii 2. Cover image - p. ii 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. The Textile Institute Book Series - p. i 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. Contributors - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xv 9. Part One. Fundamentals, processing, and techniques of functional nanotextiles - p. P1 10. 1. The rise and basics of nanotechnology in functional nanotextiles - p. 3 11. 2. Functional nanotextiles: Processing techniques, material insights, and industry impact - p. 33 12. 3. Materials and manufacturing methods for functional nanotextiles - p. 69 13. 4. Electrospinning in functional nanotextiles - p. 103 14. Part Two. Properties and performance of functional nanotextiles - p. P2 15. 5. Hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties of functional nanotextiles - p. 149 16. 6. Next-generation thermal management and insulation with functional nanotextiles - p. 195 17. Part Three. Applications of functional nanotextiles - p. P3 18. 7. Functional nanotextiles for biomedical applications: Properties and biocompatibility - p. 233 19. 8. Application of functional nanotextiles in wearable technology - p. 279 20. 9. Functional nanotextiles for metal–air batteries: Innovations and applications - p. 309 21. 10. Functional nanotextiles in military and defence - p. 339 22. 11. Application of functional nanotextiles in lithium ion batteries and supercapacitor - p. 361 23. 12. Application of functional nanotextiles in water purification - p. 387 24. 13. Functional nanotextiles for overall water splitting - p. 429 25. 14. Application of functional nanotextiles in healthcare technology - p. 463 26. 15. Application of functional nanotextiles in energy harvesting - p. 495 27. 16. Functional nanotextiles for energy harvesting and conversion - p. 527 28. Part Four. Various aspects of functional nanotextiles - p. P4 29. 17. Safety and environmental considerations of functional nanotextiles - p. 571 30. 18. Sustainable and eco-friendly functional nanotextiles - p. 589 31. 19. Future trends in functional nanotextiles: Challenges and opportunities - p. 609 32. Index - p. 633
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.
1. Title of Book - p. ii 2. Cover image - p. ii 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. The Textile Institute Book Series - p. i 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. Contributors - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xv 9. Part One. Fundamentals, processing, and techniques of functional nanotextiles - p. P1 10. 1. The rise and basics of nanotechnology in functional nanotextiles - p. 3 11. 2. Functional nanotextiles: Processing techniques, material insights, and industry impact - p. 33 12. 3. Materials and manufacturing methods for functional nanotextiles - p. 69 13. 4. Electrospinning in functional nanotextiles - p. 103 14. Part Two. Properties and performance of functional nanotextiles - p. P2 15. 5. Hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties of functional nanotextiles - p. 149 16. 6. Next-generation thermal management and insulation with functional nanotextiles - p. 195 17. Part Three. Applications of functional nanotextiles - p. P3 18. 7. Functional nanotextiles for biomedical applications: Properties and biocompatibility - p. 233 19. 8. Application of functional nanotextiles in wearable technology - p. 279 20. 9. Functional nanotextiles for metal–air batteries: Innovations and applications - p. 309 21. 10. Functional nanotextiles in military and defence - p. 339 22. 11. Application of functional nanotextiles in lithium ion batteries and supercapacitor - p. 361 23. 12. Application of functional nanotextiles in water purification - p. 387 24. 13. Functional nanotextiles for overall water splitting - p. 429 25. 14. Application of functional nanotextiles in healthcare technology - p. 463 26. 15. Application of functional nanotextiles in energy harvesting - p. 495 27. 16. Functional nanotextiles for energy harvesting and conversion - p. 527 28. Part Four. Various aspects of functional nanotextiles - p. P4 29. 17. Safety and environmental considerations of functional nanotextiles - p. 571 30. 18. Sustainable and eco-friendly functional nanotextiles - p. 589 31. 19. Future trends in functional nanotextiles: Challenges and opportunities - p. 609 32. Index - p. 633
