Advanced textile engineering materials

"Advanced Textile Engineering Materials is written to educate readers about the use of advanced materials in various textile applications. In the first part, the book addresses recent advances in chemical finishing, and also highlights environmental issues in textile sectors. In the second part, the book provides a compilation of innovative fabrication strategies frequently adopted for the mechanical finishing of textiles. Market description: The book is written for readers from diverse backgrounds such as textile chemistry, textile engineering, and materials sciences"--;Intro; Title page; Copyright page; Preface; Part 1: Chemical Aspects; Chapter 1: Application of Stimuli-Sensitive Materials in Smart Textiles; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Phase Change Materials; 1.3 Shape Memory Materials; 1.4 Chromic Materials; 1.5 Conjugated Polymers; 1.6 Conductive Polymers; 1.7 Piezoelectricity; 1.8 Optical Fibers; 1.9 Hydrogels; 1.10 Smart Textiles and Nanotechnology; 1.11 Future Trends; References; Chapter 2: Functional Finishing of Textile Materials and Its Psychological Aspects; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Softeners; 2.3 Oil- and Water-Repellent Finishes; 2.4 Fire Retardants.