In recent times, the search for innovative material to fabricate smart textiles has been
increasing to satisfy the expectation and needs of the consumers, as the textile material …

In recent years, researchers across the globe have switched from synthetic fibers to natural
fibers for the fabrication of composites. The desirable properties of natural fibers which …

Biopolymers are polymeric materials derived from biological sources. Due to their
renewability, abundance, biodegradability and other unique properties such as high …

Anionic dyes are often used for conventional cotton dyeing. This process, however, has a
moderate affinity and it is estimated that less than 70% of the dye interacts with the cotton …

Cellulosic poly (ionic liquid) s ([Cellmim][Br]) with a degree of substitution (DS) in the range
of 0.32–0.89 were synthesized successfully via the homogeneous transesterification …

Healthy body is one of the principle requirements of human beings, but the highly rated
growth of harmful pathogens has challenged researchers for investigation of antimicrobial …

The linkage between the dye and the cellulose is generally responsible for obtaining good
washing and rubbing fastness properties of dyed materials. For reactive dyes this linkage is …

In cotton fabric dyeing processes, a large amount of salt in conventional reactive dyeing or a
large amount of cationic agent in conventional cationic-modified salt-free dyeing is …

Modification of cotton fiber with cationic agents is one of the most effective ways to realize its
salt-free reactive dyeing. To lay a foundation for the industrial-scale use of the reactive …

Elimination of disease-causing bacteria from cotton fabrics is critically important to control
several bacteria-mediated infections in humans. Antibacterial nanoparticles, particularly …