List of Chapters
Biofunctional Textiles
Author(s): Manuel J Lis*; Meritxell Martí; Luisa Coderch; Cristina Alonso; Fabricio M Bezerra; Ana P Immich; José A Tornero
The aim of the chapter is to state different new possibilities that textile substrates offer for more specialized functions as Biomedical devices, Cosmetics, Skin treatment, and which are the mechanisms involved in such new applications. How to quantify the transport phenomena from the substrate to the skin, or to surrounding different medium, in which they have to be used.
Nanofibrous Membranes Applicable in Lithium Ion Batteries
Author(s): Seyedeh Nooshin Banitaba; Dariush Semnani*
This chapter aims to focus on the key role of the electrospun nanofibers in the recent progressions for the modification of the lithium ion battery’s characteristics. The use of nanostructured materials as various components (including cathode, anode, separator and electrolyte) of the lithium secondary batteries can potentiate their various features. The development of the electrospun electrodes gives the possibility for the preparation of high capacity batteries with an excellent cycle stability...
Microencapsulation as an Effective Tool for the Design of Functional Textiles
Author(s): Fabien Salaün*
The importance of active coatings for smart textiles increased rapidly in the textile market, due to compétition, gaining added value, and increasing market possibilités. Since the last décade, the consumers do not only search for aesthetic properties, but also Functional properties. In This context, micro encapsulation and microcapsules have been playing an important rôle to achieve the desired properties, due to the own spécificités, i.e., protection of the active substance, controlled release, compatibility, and also providing higher specific surface area to enhance the functionalities...
Advanced Textile Fibers and Yarns
Author(s): Bingang Xu*; Jie Feng; Yuanyuan Gao; Meiqi Li
This chapter reviews the recent advances and technologies of advanced and functional textile fibers and yarns that are widely employed in contemporary science and technology, including conductive fibers/yarns, carbon fiber, shape memory fibers/yarns, piezoelectric fiber, thermoelectric fiber, optical fiber, phase change fiber, compact yarn, siro and solo yarn, nu-torque yarn, biodegradable yarn, antimicrobial yarn, and auxetic yarn...
Vector Diseases Treatment Based on Intermediate Complexion Using Textile Substrates
Author(s): Fabricio Maestá Bezerra*; Taís Larissa Silva; Manuel J Lis
Insect-borne diseases (Vector diseases) affect millions of people every year, especially in tropical and subtropical countries [1]. The pathogens transmitted by these insects are responsible for most infectious diseases on the planet [2]. Examples of these diseases transmitted to humans include malaria, dengue fever, filariasis, yellow fever, chikungunya, Zika virus, West Nile virus, Japanese encephalitis and others [3-7]...
Through-The-Thickness Composite Reinforcements and their Forming Behaviors
Author(s): Hao Shen; Peng Wang*; Xavier Legrand
Several common applications for polymer composite laminates reinforced in the through-thickness direction made by the textile processes of 3D weaving, stitching, Z-pinning and tufting are reviewed in this paper. An overview of these reinforcement technologies is given to illustrate their processing principles, benefits, drawbacks and practical applications. On the other hand, preforming is a significant step in the manufacturing of textile-reinforced composites with resin infusion processes.
