Nanofinishing of Textile Materials

Nanofinishing of Textile Materials provides thorough coverage of existing, current and future developments in the field. Sections cover a wide range of nanofinishing mechanisms for improving the fundamental properties of textiles, such as bleaching, scouring, softening and surface activation. Other sections discuss high-performance properties and conventional attributes, such as waterproofing, fire-retardancy and novel applications, including conductivity and magnetism. With two highly regarded and experienced authors bringing together the latest information on nanofinishing technology, this book is essential reading for scientific researchers, engineers and R&D professionals working on the development of finishes for improving the properties of textiles.

Explains nanofinishing mechanisms and processes with a view to their use in developing high-performance apparel and technical textilesFocuses on how nanofinishing can be used to confer important characteristics, such as self-cleaning, hydrophobic, hydrophilic, magnetic and conductive attributesExplores novel techniques and methods for readers who require cutting-edge knowledge of developments in nanofinishing

1. Introduction: Textile finishing 2. Nanofinishing: fundamental principles 3. Nano scouring 4. Nano bleaching 5. Nano surface activation 6. Nano softening 7. Nano coating 8. Nano crosslinking 9. Nanofinishes for self-cleaning textiles 10. Antibacterial textile nanofinishes 11. Flame retardant textile nanofinishes 12. Water repellant textile nanofinishes 13. Water proof nanofinishes for textiles 14. Antifouling and soil-repellent textile nanofinishes 15. Sensing nanofinishes for textiles 16. Magnetic nanofinishes for textiles 17. Conductive nanofinishes for textiles 18. Nanofinishes for protective textiles 19. Nano encapsulation techniques for textile finishing 20. Health, safety and environmental aspects of textile nanofinishing 21. Future trends in textile nanofinishing