Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The book 'Frontiers and Textile Materials' deals with the important materials that can be utilized for value-addition and functionalization of textile materials. The topics covered in this book include the materials like enzymes, polymers, etc. that are utilized for conventional textile processing and the advanced materials like nanoparticles which are expected to change the horizons of textiles. The futuristic techniques for textile processing like plasma are also discussed. The text reviews advances in smart textiles, e.g. flexible electronics such as nanogenerators and solar cells into textiles matrix to design wearables. Also, it examines materials for textile, from manufacturing to finishing. Focuses on materials of natural origin and discusses alternatives of conventional finishing"-- Provided by publisher.

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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Textiles and Finishing Materials -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Polymers -- 1.3 Nanomaterials -- 1.4 Enzymes -- 1.5 Plasma and Radiations for Textiles -- 1.6 Flexible Electronics -- References -- Chapter 2 Polymers for Textile Production -- 2.1 Polymers -- 2.2 History of Polymer -- 2.3 Classification of Polymers -- 2.4 Polymerization -- 2.4.1 Chain Polymerization -- 2.4.2 Step Polymerization -- 2.5 Polymers in Textile Fibers -- 2.5.1 Natural Polymers -- 2.5.1.1 Cellulose -- 2.5.1.2 Cotton -- 2.5.1.3 Jute

2.5.1.4 Keratin -- 2.5.1.5 Wool -- 2.5.1.6 Fibroin -- 2.5.1.7 Silk -- 2.5.2 Synthetic Polymers -- 2.5.2.1 Polyethylene -- 2.5.2.2 Polypropylene -- 2.5.2.3 Polytetrafluoroethylene -- 2.5.2.4 Poly Vinyl Chloride -- 2.5.2.5 Poly Vinylidene Chloride -- 2.5.2.6 Polyamide -- 2.5.2.7 Polyethylene Terephthalate -- 2.5.2.8 Polyacrylonitrile -- 2.5.2.9 Modacrylic Fiber -- 2.5.2.10 Spandex Fiber -- 2.6 Polymers in Textile Processing -- 2.6.1 Polyvinyl Alcohol -- 2.6.2 Starch -- 2.6.3 Sodium Alginate -- 2.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Advances in Polymer Coating for Functional Finishing of Textiles

3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Polymer Coating Methods -- 3.2.1 Dip Coating -- 3.2.2 Transfer Coating -- 3.2.3 Kiss Roll Coating -- 3.2.4 Gravure Roll Coating -- 3.2.5 Slot Die or Extrusion Coating -- 3.2.6 Powder Coating -- 3.2.7 Knife Coating -- 3.2.7.1 Choice of the Thickness -- 3.2.7.2 The Viscosity -- 3.2.7.3 Drying -- 3.2.7.4 Type of Knife -- 3.2.7.5 Knife Use Technologies -- 3.2.7.6 Type of Knife Coating -- 3.3 New Technologies in Polymer Coatings -- 3.3.1 Plasma Treatment Technology -- 3.3.2 Electrofluidodynamic Treatment Technology -- 3.3.3 Supercritical Carbon Dioxide-Based Method Technology