Nanotechnology in Textile Finishing 3

Nanotechnology Applications
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Nanoscience has a wide range of effects on other industries. In this course, a huge amount of information in regards with the role of nanoscience in industries is presented.
Overview
Rapid development of nanotechnology is often considered as a fundamental revolution in technology and is compared with the discovery of antibiotics, television, nuclear weapons, and computer technologies. Nanotechnology is a key technology and refers to a wide range of scientific and technological activities that study and work with phenomena or properties at nanometer scale (around 0.1-100nm; one nanometer is one millionth of a meter). Introducing current and potential applications is as significant as education. In this course, nanotechnology applications in textile, agriculture, oil and gas, automotive, environment, sports and nutrition industry are reported.

Booklet
Description
 It talks about nanotechnology application in fire retardant textile finishing. Then it talks about chemical additives which are used in fire retardant systems. It goes through the application of nanostructured materials and fire retardant properties. It then talks about Nanoclays, CNTs, Silicon-based nanoparticles and others.
Mental Challenge
 How can nanotechnology be used in fire retardant textiles?
Quizzes and Activities

Activity: find out if nanotechnology is used in firemen’s clothes in your country. And explain how it can improve their functionality (if they are used/ or to be used).
Further Reading Sources

Flame retardancy in textiles- Scope of nanotechnology

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