FSAD 6460

Nanotechnology in Fibers and Textiles

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course covers the development of functional fibers and textiles by nanotechnology. This course introduces nanomaterials, nano-finishes and nanocoating processes used for functional fibers and textiles. This course also emphasizes the structure-property of the nanofibers and nanotextiles and predict their end-use. Examples of nanotechnological products based on nanofibers and nanotextiles in the market are included. This course also discusses environmental issues and the sustainability aspects regard to nanotechnology used in fibers and textiles. Through lectures, readings, discussion, projects and presentations, this course highlights the role of nanotechnology for the development of functional fibers and textiles.

Last 3 terms offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes REF-FA25

• Understand the role of nanotechnology for the development of functional fibers and textiles.
• Be familiar with the nanomaterials, nanofinishes, and nanocoating processes used in fibers and textiles
• Interpret scientific data to evaluate the functionality of nanofibers and nanotextiles.
• Select and apply appropriate nanotechnologies for fibers and textiles for specific performance and functionality.
• Predict the end-use of nanofibers and nanotextiles in relation with their structure-property.
• Discuss the environmental issues and the sustainability aspects regard to nanotechnology used in fibers and textiles.
• Propose new ideas to develop functional fibers and textiles by applying nanotechnology.
• Build teamwork skills, scientific writing skills, and oral/poster presentation skills.

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