Antimicrobial Textiles
Published on 8. April 2016
Book
Hardback
372 pages
978-0-08-100576-7 (ISBN)
Description
Antimicrobial textiles have attracted a great deal of interest in recent years due to their potential for reducing the transmission of infection in medical and healthcare environments. Antimicrobial properties can also improve the performance and lifespan of consumer products, and so these fabrics are increasingly finding applications in the wider textile and apparel industry. This book provides systematic coverage of the technologies and materials required for developing these important textiles.
In Part One, chapters address key issues and technologies in the creation of antimicrobial textile products. Topics covered include testing and regulation, microencapsulation, sol-gel coating and plasma technologies, nanotechnology and life cycle assessment. Part Two then reviews key antimicrobial agents, such as N-halamines, plant based compounds and photo-active chemicals. Finally, the chapters of Part Three offer detailed reviews of antimicrobial textiles for particular important applications, including medical devices, protective clothing and products with improved durability and longevity.
In Part One, chapters address key issues and technologies in the creation of antimicrobial textile products. Topics covered include testing and regulation, microencapsulation, sol-gel coating and plasma technologies, nanotechnology and life cycle assessment. Part Two then reviews key antimicrobial agents, such as N-halamines, plant based compounds and photo-active chemicals. Finally, the chapters of Part Three offer detailed reviews of antimicrobial textiles for particular important applications, including medical devices, protective clothing and products with improved durability and longevity.
Reviews / Votes
"...an essential reference work for the textile industry and researchers in textile science, especially all those with an interest in developing textiles with antimicrobial functions." --Asian Textile JournalMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
667 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-08-100576-7 (9780081005767)
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Person
Dr Gang Sun is Professor of Textiles and Clothing at University of California, Davis. Professor Sun's research focuses on novel functional textiles and polymers and their human health and environmental impacts.
Content
1. Introduction: developing antimicrobial textiles
Part I - Key issues and technologies in creating antimicrobial textile products
2. Testing and regulation of antimicrobial textiles
3. Microencapsulation technologies for antimicrobial textiles
4. Sol-gel coating technology for antimicrobial textiles
5. Plasma technology for antimicrobial textiles
6. Nanotechnology for antimicrobial textiles
7. Life cycle assessment (LCA) of reusable hospital textiles with biocidal finish
Part II - Antimicrobial agents
8. N-halamines as antimicrobial textile finishes
9. Halogenated phenols and polybiguanides as antimicrobial textile finishes
10. Plant-based compounds for antimicrobial textiles
11. Photo-active chemicals for antimicrobial textiles
12. Barrier textiles for protection against microbes
Part III - Applications of antimicrobial textiles
13. Antimicrobial textiles for medical environments
14. Antimicrobial textiles for sutures, implants and scaffolds
15. Antimicrobial textiles for treating skin infections and atopic dermatitis
16. Antimicrobials for protective clothing
17. Antimicrobial finishes for improving the durability and longevity of fabric structures
Part I - Key issues and technologies in creating antimicrobial textile products
2. Testing and regulation of antimicrobial textiles
3. Microencapsulation technologies for antimicrobial textiles
4. Sol-gel coating technology for antimicrobial textiles
5. Plasma technology for antimicrobial textiles
6. Nanotechnology for antimicrobial textiles
7. Life cycle assessment (LCA) of reusable hospital textiles with biocidal finish
Part II - Antimicrobial agents
8. N-halamines as antimicrobial textile finishes
9. Halogenated phenols and polybiguanides as antimicrobial textile finishes
10. Plant-based compounds for antimicrobial textiles
11. Photo-active chemicals for antimicrobial textiles
12. Barrier textiles for protection against microbes
Part III - Applications of antimicrobial textiles
13. Antimicrobial textiles for medical environments
14. Antimicrobial textiles for sutures, implants and scaffolds
15. Antimicrobial textiles for treating skin infections and atopic dermatitis
16. Antimicrobials for protective clothing
17. Antimicrobial finishes for improving the durability and longevity of fabric structures