{"product_id":"hydrogels-and-aerogels-for-functional-sheraz-ahmad-9783527354962","title":"Hydrogels and Aerogels for Functional Textiles: From Sustainable Syntheses to Applications","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplores sustainable innovations with hydrogels and aerogels for high-performance, eco-friendly textile applications\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe increasing global demand for sustainable, multifunctional, and high-performance materials has positioned hydrogels and aerogels as transformative resources within textile engineering. \u003ci\u003eHydrogels and Aerogels for Functional Textiles: From Sustainable Syntheses to Applications\u003c\/i\u003e provides an in-depth treatment of the science, synthesis, and practical use of these advanced materials. Covering both fundamental research and applied technologies, this comprehensive volume highlights the growing importance of renewable and biodegradable systems, offering readers a robust understanding of how cellulose-based hydrogels and aerogels are driving innovation in eco-fashion, biomedical textiles, protective clothing, and smart wearable systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized into thematic sections, the book begins with an introduction to the chemistry, synthesis methods, and structural properties of hydrogels and aerogels, detailing their functional advantages in moisture management, thermal insulation, flame resistance, antimicrobial activity, and biodegradability. It then examines cutting-edge applications ranging from sustainable fashion solutions to advanced biomedical systems such as wound dressings, drug delivery platforms, and biosensors. Later chapters explore their roles in adaptive wearables, protective clothing, and extreme-environment gear, underscoring their transformative impact on multiple industries. The concluding sections address critical barriers to commercialization, including cost efficiency, recycling, and biocompatibility, while proposing innovative strategies rooted in green chemistry and circular economy models. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first comprehensive resource of its kind to link hydrogel and aerogel fundamentals to textile applications, \u003ci\u003eHydrogels and Aerogels for Functional Textiles: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures contributions from leading international experts in textile engineering, materials science, and biomedical research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers natural, synthetic, hybrid, and responsive material systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplies practical focus on recyclability, durability, and economic feasibility of advanced textile systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates sustainability principles with circular economy and green chemistry approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes case studies illustrating innovations in areas such as eco-fashion and wearable technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers forward-looking discussions of market trends, regulation, and commercialization challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHydrogels and Aerogels for Functional Textiles: From Sustainable Syntheses to Applications\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for graduate and postgraduate students in textile engineering, materials science, and polymer chemistry, as well as researchers in environmental science and biomedical engineering. It is equally valuable for courses in sustainable textiles, functional materials, and advanced polymer engineering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sheraz Ahmad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3527354964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783527354962\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Vch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.63d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheraz Ahmad","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49148459712767,"sku":"9783527354962","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hydrogels-and-aerogels-for-functional-sheraz-ahmad-9783527354962","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}