Nano-Functional Textiles and Their Applications

Nanotechnology is, broadly speaking, the science of manipulating and rearranging individual atoms and molecules to create useful materials. "Nano functional" textiles are those designed and engineered on the nanoscale to create specific functions. These nano functions are very diverse and range from UV protection and antibacterial functions to moisture management. The book starts with introductory chapters which provide the reader with an overview of the topic. The collection is then split into 3 parts. Part 1 reviews the different types of nanofibres and their manufacture. Part 2 includes chapters regarding finishing and functional nanotextiles and part 3 includes chapters about specific applications, such as the use of nanofibres in medical and transport industries.