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Informationen zum Autor Dr M. L. Gulrajani is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi. He has undertaken more than 50 consultancy projects from various textile industries, published over 150 research papers, edited 24 books, including conference proceedings and has four Indian patents. He is a fellow of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (UK), the Textile Association (India) and is an Honorary Member of the Association of Chemical Technologists (India). Klappentext Advances in the dyeing and finishing of technical textiles details important advances in this field and outlines their development for a range of applications. Zusammenfassung Advances in the dyeing and finishing of technical textiles details important advances in this field and outlines their development for a range of applications. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1 Advances in dyes and colourants: Chromic materials for technical textiles applications; Optical effect pigments for technical textiles applications; UV-absorbent! anti-microbial! water-repellent and other types of functional dye for technical textiles applications; Microencapsulated colourants for technical textile applications; Regulations relating to the use of textile dyes. Part 2 Advances in finishing techniques: Mechanical finishing techniques for technical textiles; Softening treatments for technical textiles; The use of enzymatic techniques in the finishing of technical textiles; The use of surfactants in the finishing of technical textiles; Inkjet printing of technical textiles; Functional finishes to improve the comfort and protection of apparel; The use of nanotechnology in the finishing of technical textiles; Coating and lamination techniques for technical textiles; Speciality polymers for the finishing of technical textiles.
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Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Part I: Advances in dyes and colourants
Chapter 1: Chromic materials for technical textile applications
Abstract:
1.1.1 An overview of chromic materials
1.2 Thermochromism
1.3 Photochromism
1.4 lonochromism
1.5 Electrochromism
1.6 Miscellaneous chromic materials
1.7 Future trends
1.8 Sources of further information
Chapter 2: Optical effect pigments for technical textile applications
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Different types of pigments and dyes
2.3 Substrate-based effect pigments
2.4 Future trends
Chapter 3: UV-absorbent, antimicrobial, water-repellent and other types of functional dye for technical textile applications
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 High light-fast dyes - dyes with inbuilt UV-absorbing units
3.3 Antimicrobial dyes
3.4 Water-repellent dyes and other fluorine-containing functional dyes
3.5 Biodegradable dyes
3.6 Fluorescent dyes and phosphorescent colorants
3.7 Future trends
Chapter 4: Microencapsulated colourants for technical textile application
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The fundamentals of microencapsulation technology
4.3 Applications in textile printing
4.4 Applications in textile processing
4.5 Miscellaneous applications of microencapsulated colourants
4.6 Commercially available products
4.7 Future trends
Chapter 5: Regulations relating to the use of textile dyes and chemicals
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Restricted substances and their regulation
5.3 Retailer standards and ecolabels
5.4 Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH)
5.5 Future trends
Part II: Advances in finishing techniques
Chapter 6: Mechanical finishing techniques for technical textiles
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Dry finishing techniques
6.3 Calendering
6.4 Wet finishing techniques
6.5 Mechanical finishing technologies and applications
6.6 Sources of further information and advice
Chapter 7: Softening treatments for technical textiles
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Methods of softening
7.3 Chemistry of softeners
7.4 Application of softeners to technical textiles
7.5 Effect of softeners on textile properties
7.6 Environmental impact of softeners
7.7 Measurement of fabric softness
7.8 Future trends
Chapter 8: The use of enzymatic techniques in the finishing of technical textiles
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction: use of enzymes in textile finishing
8.2 Enzymatic processing of natural fibres
8.3 Surface modification and functionalization of synthetic fibres
8.4 Application of enzymes in the finishing of technical textiles
8.5 Assessment techniques and future trends
Chapter 9: The use of surfactants in the finishing of technical textiles
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Raw materials for surfactants
9.3 Cationic and non-ionic surfactants
9.4 Novel surfactants
9.5 Applications of surfactants
9.6 Conclusion
Chapter 10: Inkjet printing of technical textiles
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Development of printer hardware for inkjet printing of textiles
10.3 Ink chemistry for technical textiles
10.4 Development of auxiliary equipment and supporting software
10.5 Trends in technology development
10.6 Technology application
10.7 Conclusion
Chapter 11: Functional finishes to improve the comfort and protection of apparel
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Finishes to improve comfort
11.3 Finishes to provide protection
11.4 Comf
