Functional Textiles: Innovations, Advanced Properties and Applications
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Functional Textiles: Innovations, Advanced Properties and Applications
Wed, 02/04/2025 - 14:00 to 15:00
Location:
Speaker:
Muhammad Zaman Khan
Affiliation:
Technical University of Liberec, Czechia
Synopsis:
Functional textiles have revolutionized material science by featuring superhydrophobic properties, self-cleaning capabilities, water purification, antibacterial protection, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and thermal and ultraviolet (UV) protection. These textiles use nanotechnology and sustainable materials to enhance performance across various applications, including medical, aerospace, automotive, construction, and defense. Superhydrophobic and self-cleaning fabrics reduce maintenance requirements, while water purification textiles enable efficient filtration for clean water. Antibacterial textiles ensure hygiene in both healthcare settings and everyday use. EMI shielding fabrics protect electronic devices from interference, and UV-protective textiles help minimize exposure to harmful radiation. Functional textiles contribute lightweight, durable, and heat-resistant components to industries like aerospace, automotive, construction, and defense. They also provide weather resistance and energy efficiency in construction, along with features such as flame resistance and camouflage for military applications. Emerging smart textiles are being developed to integrate sensors for real-time health monitoring and communication. This discussion will explore functional textiles' properties, applications, and future potential across various industries.
Biography:
Dr. Khan is a Recognized Researcher in the Department of Material Engineering, Faculty of Textile Engineering, at the Technical University of Liberec. He holds a Ph.D. in Textile Technics and Materials Engineering from the Technical University of Liberec, specializing in superhydrophobic textiles. He also earned an MSc in Textile Engineering from National Textile University, Pakistan, and a Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering. His research focuses on developing multi-functional surfaces coated with nanostructures to enhance material properties such as superhydrophobicity, self-cleaning, antibacterial protection, EMI shielding, and UV protection. Dedicated to sustainability, he employs eco-friendly methods to create advanced materials for applications in medical, water purification, and self-cleaning technologies. Before joining the Technical University of Liberec, Dr. Khan worked for the Masood Textile Mills and the National Textile University in Pakistan.