FSAD 6260

Advanced Textile Chemistry

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

This course covers chemical aspects of textiles and fibers with emphasis on functional finishing and dyeing of textile materials. This course examines various chemical and nanotechnological approaches and recent advances on functional finishing and modification of textile materials. This course emphasizes the structure-property relationship, end-user influences, interaction with fabrics and fibers, sources, and synthetic routes in functional textiles. This course briefly discusses the environmental effect and sustainability issues of these functional finishes and textile chemicals.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: at least of of the following: CHEM 3530, CHEM 6250, CHEM 6650, CHEM 6660, CHEME 6400, FSAD 4360, MSE 5810, or permission of instructor.

• Understand the chemistry and chemical processes involved in functional finishes of textiles.
• Evaluate the structure-property of the functional finishes and their chemical/physical interaction with fibers/fabrics.
• Interpret scientific data to evaluate the structure-property of the functional textiles based on their finishing chemistry and develop a strong knowledge on the chemical, physical, thermal, mechanical and surface properties of textiles.
• Develop critical thinking for problem solving in developing or modifying desired textile properties.
• Predict the end-use of functional textiles in relation with their structure-property and finishing process.
• Discuss the environmental effect and sustainability issues of the functional finishes used in textile industry.
• Propose new ideas to develop functional finishes and functional textiles.
• Build scientific writing skills and oral presentation skills.

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