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Functional Nanotextiles

Processing, Properties, and Applications

  • 1st Edition - April 24, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Shakeel Ahmed, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Satyaranjan Bairagi
  • Language: English

Functional Nanotextiles: Processing, Properties, and Applications targets the underlying principles, state-of-the-art processing techniques, unique properties, and myriad applic… Read more

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Description

Functional Nanotextiles: Processing, Properties, and Applications targets the underlying principles, state-of-the-art processing techniques, unique properties, and myriad applications of nanotextiles. Beyond the technical and academic facets, the book highlights the broader implications of nanotextiles, such as their environmental impacts, ethical considerations, and potential to reshape industries. In an era where sustainability, technological advancements, and multifunctionality are paramount, understanding functionalized nanotextiles becomes crucial. This book not only charts the current landscape but also speculates on the future trajectory of the field, making it a timely and essential resource.

For stakeholders ranging from academic researchers to industry leaders, the book offers both a deep dive into specifics and a panoramic view of the broader ecosystem, ensuring its relevance in shaping the future of textiles, wearable technologies, and beyond.

Key features

  • Explores the integration of nanotechnology into textiles, enhancing their performance with specialized functionalities like moisture-wicking and antimicrobial properties
  • Presents collaborations across fields such as materials science, chemistry, and biology, thus driving innovation in nanotextiles and expanding their applications
  • Details methods of incorporating nanomaterials into textiles, highlighting their unique properties and impacts on performance and durability
  • Examines the integration of electronic components into fabrics, enabling functions such as health monitoring and interactive fashion
  • Discusses the design and development of garments and accessories that incorporate advanced materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and user experience

Readership

Academic scholars, researchers, and students in the fields of textile engineering, nanotechnology, material science, and related interdisciplinary areas

Table of contents

PART 1: FUNDAMENTALS, PROCESSING, AND TECHNIQUES OF FUNCTIONAL NANOTEXTILES

1. The Rise and Basics of Nanotechnology in Functional Nanotextiles Scope

2. Classification and Types of Functional Nanotextiles Scope

3. Production of Materials and Methods of Functional Nanotextiles Scope

4. Electrospinning in Functional Nanotextiles Scope

PART 2: PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE OF FUNCTIONAL NANOTEXTILES

5. Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Properties of Functional Nanotextiles Scope

6. Oleophobic Properties of Functional Nanotextiles

7. Thermal Management and Insulation of Functional Nanotextiles Scope

8. Mechanical Properties Enhancement and Electrical Conductivity in Functional Nanotextiles Scope

PART 3: APPLICATIONS OF FUNCTIONAL NANOTEXTILES -

9. Application of Functional Nanotextiles in Biocompatibility and Medical

10. Application of Functional Nanotextiles in Wearable Technology

11. Application of Functional Nanotextiles in Sports and Outdoor

12. Application of Functional Nanotextiles in Military and Defense

13. Application of Functional Nanotextiles in Space and Extreme Environment

14. Application of Functional Nanotextiles in lithium-Iion batteries and supercapacitor

15. Application of Functional Nanotextiles in water purification

16. Application of Functional Nanotextiles in Cosmeto-textiles

PART 4: CASE STUDIES IN FUNCTIONAL NANOTEXTILES Scope

17. CASE STUDIES-I

18. CASE STUDIES-II

PART 5: VARIOUS ASPECTS OF FUNCTIONAL NANOTEXTILES

19. Safety and Environmental Considerations of Functional Nanotextiles Scope

20. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly of Functional Nanotextiles Scope

21. Challenges and future of Functional Nanotextiles Scope

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 24, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Shakeel Ahmed

Dr. Shakeel Ahmed is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the Government Degree College Mendhar and Higher Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He earned his Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and completed postdoctoral research at IIT Delhi. His research focuses on green nanomaterials and biopolymers for biomedical, packaging, and water treatment applications. Dr. Ahmed has published extensively, authored over 20 books on nanomaterials and green materials, and received awards including the Young Scientist Award and recognition among the top 2% of polymer chemists worldwide.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India; Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Government Degree College Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir, Mendhar, India

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Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

Prof. Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an adjunct professor and director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research focuses on sustainability, the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around 200 books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with ELSEVIER, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.

Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Professor and Director of Chemistry & EVSC Labs, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, USA

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Satyaranjan Bairagi

Satyaranjan Bairagi is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. His research interests include development of nanotechnology-based piezoelectric and triboelectric materials for nanogenerators, as well as textile-based flexible advanced materials for renewable energy harvesting.

Affiliations and expertise
Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom