1st Edition
by Mohd Yusuf (Editor)
This unique handbook provides a
vivid multidisciplinary dimension through technological perspectives to
present cutting-edge research in the field of natural coloration and
finishing. The 20 chapters are divided in to four parts: Substrates for
coloration and finishing; renewable colorants and their applications;
advanced materials and technologies for coloration and finishing;
sustainability.
Among the topics included in the Handbook of Renewable Materials for Coloration and Finishing are:
- The
systematic discussion on the suitability, physical, chemical and
processing aspects of substrates for coloration and finishing
- Bio-colorant’s application as photosensitizers for dye sensitized solar cells
- Animal based natural dyes
- Natural dyes extraction and dyeing methodology
- Application of natural dyes to cotton and jute textiles
- Sol-gel flame retardant and/or antimicrobial finishings for cellulosic textiles
- Rot resistance and antimicrobial finish of cotton khadi fabrics
- Advanced materials and technologies for antimicrobial finishing of cellulosic textiles
