Beschreibung
provides a comprehensive overview of integrating hydrogel and aerogel materials into textiles and valuable knowledge to explore their potential applications in various fields.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Sheraz Ahmad currently is an Associate Professor at National Textile University, Pakistan. He did Ph.D. in Textile engineering with a focus on textile fibers from Université de Haute Alsace Mulhouse, France. He has authored over 73 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 books, and 23 conference communications. He led development of several innovative technologies/ industrial solutions which are successfully licensed/transferred to industry for commercialization. These technologies include the development of a novel mechano-chemical process for extraction of banana fibers from agro-waste and their use in high-end textiles, licensed to Interloop Ltd. In addition to this, his research team has developed eco-friendly technology to extract alternative natural fibers such as Sisal etc., and convert them into clothing applications. Dr. Faheem Ahmad has completed his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Koç University Istanbul, Turkey. He is currently working as Assistant Professor at the National Textile University Faisalabad, Pakistan. In addition to his expertise in functional textiles, he has actively worked on alternative natural fibers, exploring their processing techniques and conducting comprehensive Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). He has authored 40 research publications. Prof. Yasir Nawab is a renowned scholar and researcher with a remarkable career that has had a significant impact on textile science and engineering, particularly in the textile industry. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a Tenured Professor at National Textile University in Faisalabad, Pakistan. He has authored more than 170 journal publications, edited more than 10 books. Dr. Farooq Azam has completed his PhD in Textile Engineering from the National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. He currently works as a Lecturer at the National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. In addition to his expertise in functional textiles, he has actively researched hydrogel and aerogel-based polymeric fibers and textiles using natural materials. He has authored 25 peer reviewed international journal research publications.
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