Fundamentals of Nano-Textile Science

Prashansa Sharma, PhD, is Assistant Professor at Department of Home Science, Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. She had more than 12 years of teaching experience at the Banasthali Vidyapith Rajasthan educational institute as well as research experience. She has drafted many research and review papers related to nanotechnology and nanotextile science for publication in national and international journals. She has been recipient of several awards at various conferences, seminars, and conventions. Dr. Sharma is also acting as regular reviewer of journals for the publishing houses of Wiley, Springer, Elsevier, BMC, etc. She completed her MSc and PhD degrees at Banasthali Vidyapith Rajasthan, India, and received a Gold Medal Award from Banasthali Vidyapith during her postgraduate work. Devsuni Singh is affiliated with the Department of Clothing and Textile, Faculty of Home Science at Banasthali Vidhyapith, Rajasthan, India. Her research interests include development of novel functionality nano-textiles, textile technology, nanotextile science, development of environmentally friendly green nanocomposites, healthcare textiles, textile designing, textile testing, and sustainable textiles. She has experience in nano-textiles and nanoparticles using green herbal synthesis into the textile materials, which helps to promote the emerging fields of nanotechnology and nano-textile science. She received her master’s degree in Clothing and Textile with high grades and a merit certificate from Banasthali Vidhyapith, Rajasthan, India. Vivek Dave, PhD, is presently working in the capacity of Associate Professor and Head at Central University South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar, India. His expertise is in working with formulation and development of novel drug delivery systems like PEGylated liposomes, ethosomes, nanoparticles, quantum dots, and nanotechnology. He has been working in the field of novel drug delivery systems and nanotechnology and has published several articles in national and international journals. He has also recorded his expertise in the form of many chapters and books. He has been recipient of several awards at various conferences, seminars, and conventions. Dr. Dave is also acting as regular reviewer of national and international for Wiley, Springer, Elsevier, BMC, etc.

PART I: Introduction to Nanofiber Production and Its Pretreatment Techniques 1. Nanofiber and Nanoparticle Production Techniques for Various Functional Product Developments 2. Flexible Piezoelectric Nanogenerator Composed of Electrospun Nanofibrous Web 3. Nanopretreatments for Textile: Nanoscouring, Nanobleaching, Nanosoftening, and Nanosurface Activation PART II: Nanoparticle Modification Techniques and Applications of Nanotechnology in the Textile Industry 4. Advanced Nanotechnologies for Finishing of Cellulosic Textiles 5. Nano-Finishing on Woolens 6. Application of Nanotechnology-Based UV Finishes on Textiles and Their Evaluation 7. Nanoparticles Modifications of Textiles Using Plasma Technology 8. Nanoparticle Application by Layer-by-Layer Deposition Technique to Produce Polyelectrolyte Multilayers on Fabrics 9. Nanotechnology in Sports Clothing 10. Sustainable Physiological Adaptation of Humans to Diverse Environment Conditions Using Smart NanoTextiles 11. A New Dimension on Novel Application of Nanotechnology for High-Performance Clothing PART III: Nanotechnology: An Innovative Way for Removal of Textile Waste and Nano-Textiles Used for Healthcare Perspective 12. Nanotechnology Applications for the Management of Textile Effluent 13. Recent Advances of Nanoparticles in the Removal of Textile Dyes 14. Health Safety and Environment Aspect of Nanotextiles