Fragrance finishing of textiles is receiving substantial interest, with aromatherapy being one
of the most popular aspects of personal health care. However, the longevity of aroma on …

Proteins from agricultural and livestock wastes are rapidly emerging as potential alternatives
for non-biodegradable PVA sizes due to their excellent film-forming ability, amphiphilic …

Wearable piezoresistive sensors have shown enormous application prospects in flexible
electronics and human–machine interfaces. However, current piezoresistive sensors suffer …

Flexible pressure sensors are indispensable in wearable electronics, human–machine
interfaces and medical wisdom. Despite notable progress achieved in improving the …

This chapter provides an overview of nonwoven materials in the healthcare industry,
discussing their various uses, characteristics, advantages, challenges, recent developments …

Hydrogels are soft and wet materials with a three-dimensional porous network structure,
capable of swelling to retain a large volume of water and maintaining semi-solid integrity. In …

Fibrous air filters are widely equipped air freshening material in individual protective masks
and air purifiers to regulate air quality and protect people from health hazards. To further …

Carbon dioxide (CO 2) removal based on porous materials adsorption is one of the most
promising strategies to address current global climate change issues. However, existing …

Ambient particulate matter (PM) is one of the major pollutants in the atmosphere. Due to its
small size, PM2. 5 can penetrate the bronchial tubes and lungs, posing a serious threat to …

Biodegradable shape-memory polymers derived from protein substrates are attractive
alternatives with strong potential for valorization, although their reconstruction remains a …