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Author:   Gang Sun (University of California, Davis, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9780081005767

ISBN 10:   0081005768
Pages:   372
Publication Date:   08 April 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: developing antimicrobial textiles Part I - Key issues and technologies in creating antimicrobial textile products 2. Testing and regulation of antimicrobial textiles 3. Microencapsulation technologies for antimicrobial textiles 4. Sol-gel coating technology for antimicrobial textiles 5. Plasma technology for antimicrobial textiles 6. Nanotechnology for antimicrobial textiles 7. Life cycle assessment (LCA) of reusable hospital textiles with biocidal finish Part II - Antimicrobial agents 8. N-halamines as antimicrobial textile finishes 9. Halogenated phenols and polybiguanides as antimicrobial textile finishes 10. Plant-based compounds for antimicrobial textiles 11. Photo-active chemicals for antimicrobial textiles 12. Barrier textiles for protection against microbes Part III - Applications of antimicrobial textiles 13. Antimicrobial textiles for medical environments 14. Antimicrobial textiles for sutures, implants and scaffolds 15. Antimicrobial textiles for treating skin infections and atopic dermatitis 16. Antimicrobials for protective clothing 17. Antimicrobial finishes for improving the durability and longevity of fabric structures

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.. .an essential reference work for the textile industry and researchers in textile science, especially all those with an interest in developing textiles with antimicrobial functions. <b>--Asian d104ile Journal, <i>Antimicrobial d104iles</p></b></i>

...an essential reference work for the textile industry and researchers in textile science, especially all those with an interest in developing textiles with antimicrobial functions. --Asian Textile Journal, Antimicrobial Textiles

Author Information

Dr Gang Sun is Professor of Textiles and Clothing at University of California, Davis. Professor Sun’s research focuses on novel functional textiles and polymers and their human health and environmental impacts.

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