TXL719
| TXL719 | |
|---|---|
| Functional and Smart Textiles | |
| Credits | 3 |
| Structure | 3-0-0 |
| Pre-requisites | TXL212/TXL221/ TXL231 and EC75 |
| Overlaps | |
TXL719 : Functional and Smart Textiles
[edit]Definition and Classification of Functional and Smart textiles ; Introduction to Composites : Theory, Types, Properties ; High Performance fibers, thermoplastic and thermosetting Resins; Composite Manufacturing and Applications; Coated and laminated Textiles: materials, formulations, techniques and applications ; Protective Textiles- Materials, design, principles and evaluation for protection against fire, harmful radiation, chemicals and pesticides; Sportswear: design, testing and materials – fibers , yarns, fabrics for temperature control and moisture management; Medical textiles: Classification, types and products, Health and Hygiene Textiles- protection against microbes, Wound management- dressings, suture and bandages, Implants and drug delivery systems ; Smart and Intelligent Textiles : Passive and Active functionality, stimuli sensitive textiles, Electronic Textiles : wearable computers, flexible electronics.