Fundamentals of Nano-Textile Science

Provides a detailed overview of advanced nano-textiles methods, techniques, and treatments with explanations of applications, with emphasis on nanotechnology-based textile enhancements to provide high durability, better affinity, and functionality in textile material and that improve upon conventional processes in the textile industry.

Prashansa Sharma, PhD, is Assistant Professor at Department of Home Science, Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. She had more than 12 years of teaching experience at the Banasthali Vidyapith Rajasthan educational institute as well as research experience. She has drafted many research and review papers related to nanotechnology and nanotextile science for publication in national and international journals. She has been recipient of several awards at various conferences, seminars, and conventions. Dr. Sharma is also acting as regular reviewer of journals for the publishing houses of Wiley, Springer, Elsevier, BMC, etc. She completed her MSc and PhD degrees at Banasthali Vidyapith Rajasthan, India, and received a Gold Medal Award from Banasthali Vidyapith during her postgraduate work.

Devsuni Singh is affiliated with the Department of Clothing and Textile, Faculty of Home Science at Banasthali Vidhyapith, Rajasthan, India. Her research interests include development of novel functionality nano-textiles, textile technology, nanotextile science, development of environmentally friendly green nanocomposites, healthcare textiles, textile designing, textile testing, and sustainable textiles. She has experience in nano-textiles and nanoparticles using green herbal synthesis into the textile materials, which helps to promote the emerging fields of nanotechnology and nano-textile science. She received her master’s degree in Clothing and Textile with high grades and a merit certificate from Banasthali Vidhyapith, Rajasthan, India.

Vivek Dave, PhD, is presently working in the capacity of Associate Professor and Head at Central University South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar, India. His expertise is in working with formulation and development of novel drug delivery systems like PEGylated liposomes, ethosomes, nanoparticles, quantum dots, and nanotechnology. He has been working in the field of novel drug delivery systems and nanotechnology and has published several articles in national and international journals. He has also recorded his expertise in the form of many chapters and books. He has been recipient of several awards at various conferences, seminars, and conventions. Dr. Dave is also acting as regular reviewer of national and international for Wiley, Springer, Elsevier, BMC, etc.