Textile Industry Benefits from Nanotechnology
Gautam,Dehradun, INDIA
Jan 25 2007, 7:11 am GMT
Now the textile industry stands to gain from nanotechnology as researchers are working to blend textile with nanotechnology. This is being undertaken by researchers at the North Carolina State University. Researchers who are working on processes and finishes for fabrics and fibers which are environment friendly for creation of textile material which has extraordinary physical properties and color perception technologies.
It will also be possible to create anti microbial fabrics with the aid of nanotechnology. Poly-lactic acid which is a polymer used in developing the fabric is biodegradable as it has been created from corn as compared to traditional polymers that are petroleum based.
Carbon nanotubes are being used for improving the electrical, mechanical and thermal properties of conventional and nano fibers. Now get ready for some cool fabrics, courtesy nanotechnology.
Via nanowerk
Tags: textile, Nanotechnology
