ABSTRACT
Abstract .................................................................................................................138 6.1 Introduction .................................................................................................138 6.2 The Textile Industry Background ...............................................................139 6.3 Textile Types ...............................................................................................142 6.4 Textile Production .......................................................................................144 4.6 Production of Polyester ...............................................................................147 6.5 Basic Nanotechnology ................................................................................147 6.6 Nanotechnology in Textile Industry and Textile Engineering ....................148 6.7 Technological Uses .....................................................................................149 6.8 Nanoparticles in Textiles Finishing .............................................................166 6.9 Fabric Finishing by Using Nanotechnology ...............................................166 6.10 Textile Modification ....................................................................................167 6.11 Types of Nanomaterials ..............................................................................168 6.12 Properties of Nano-Textile Fibers ...............................................................171 6.13 Smart Textiles .............................................................................................174 6.14 Review of Techniques for Manufacturing Fibrous Filtering Materials ......196 6.15 Catalyst and Enzyme Carriers .....................................................................239 6.16 Medicinal Applications for Electrospun Nanofibers ...................................246 6.17 An Introduction to Conductivity Based Sensors for Protection and
Healthcare ...................................................................................................267 6.18 Textile Electrodes ........................................................................................279 6.19 Industrial Applications ................................................................................280 6.20 Energy Harvest and Storage ........................................................................292 6.21 Thermal Engineering Design of Clothing ...................................................310 6.22 Concluding Remarks ...................................................................................330 Keywords ..............................................................................................................331 References .............................................................................................................331
The field of nanotechnology can be broadly or narrowly applied to any industry, and the textiles market is no exception. In essence, there should be less emphasis on the catch phrase “nanotechnology” and more emphasis on the diverse technologies to create nanofibers, modify the surface of fibers and fabrics, and incorporate small particles into or onto fibers and nanofibers. With the commercial success of nanofibers production and many surface modification technologies, and the growing academic interest in all areas, no doubt, be not only many new technologies that can be used, but also many new commercial products to enhance people’s lives and keep them safe.
