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Advances in textile biotechnology

Edited by V Nierstrasz, Ghent University, Belgium and A Cavaco-Paulo, University of Minho, Portugal

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 107

 - provides a thorough overview of current and future focuses of biotechnology in the fibre and textile industry
 - explores production of enzymes, searching for efficient production systems and also documents the advantages and limitations associated with the process
 - reviews the debate surrounding enzymatic treatment versus conventional processing of cotton along with engineering of plants for improved fibre qualities

Biotechnology has impacted the textiles industry through the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, as well as enabling the design of improved textile materials. This book will provide a thorough overview of current and future focuses of biotechnology in the fibre and textile industry. Part one of the book opens with a review of technologies involved in textile biotechnology. Chapters explore the design and engineering of novel enzymes for textile applications and developments in processes and equipment for enzymatic textile treatments. Part two investigates the modification of particular fibres through the use of biotechnology. Key topics include the treatment of wool and silk fibres and the enzymatic treatment versus conventional processing of cotton.

With expert contributions from leaders in their fields, Advances in textile biotechnology is a comprehensive guide for those in the textile and fibre industry, as well as experts in the biology, chemical and environmental engineering industries.

Published in association with The Textile Institute

£145.00 / US$245.00 / €175.00

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About the editors

Dr Vincent Nierstrasz is Senior Scientist at the Department of Textiles at Ghent University. His research focuses on biotechnological surface modification and functionalisation of textile (bio) polymers. He has expertise and experience in research, development and innovations in textile and polymer biotechnology.

Artur Cavaco-Paulo is Professor at the University of Minho. He is responsible for several EU and industrial projects related to the implementation of enzymes in fibre and polymer processing. He has supervised more than 20 PhD students, published over 130 peer reviewed publications and holds 15 patents.

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Contents

PART 1 TECHNOLOGIES
PART 2 MODIFICATION OF PARTICULAR FIBRES THROUGH THE USE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

PART 1 TECHNOLOGIES

Design and engineering of novel enzymes for textile applications
R Araújo, M Casal and A Cavaco-Paulo, University of Minho, Portugal
 - Basic principles of recombinant (DNA) molecular cloning
 - Production of enzymes: searching for efficient production systems
 - Enzyme engineering
 - Design and engineering of novel enzymes for textile applications
 - Advantages and limitations
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Developments in processes and equipment for enzymatic textile treatments
M M C G Warmoeskerken and G H Bouwhuis, University of Twente, The Netherlands
 - Introduction
 - Current processes for the pre-treatment of cotton
 - Mass transfer limitations in textiles
 - The squeezing model
 - A mass transfer model
 - Adsorption limitation in textile pores
 - The application of ultrasound
 - Future trends
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Smart textiles and biomaterials containing enzymes or enzyme substrates
E Wehrschütz-Sigl, A Hasmann and G M Guebitz, Graz University of Technology, Austria
 - Introduction
 - Smart materials containing enzymes
 - Smart materials responding to enzymes as triggers
 - Conclusion and future trends
 - References

PART 2 MODIFICATION OF PARTICULAR FIBRES THROUGH THE USE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Enzymatic hydrolysis and modification of core polymer fibres for textile and other applications
C Silva and A Cavaco-Paulo, University of Minho, Portugal and V A Nierstrasz, Ghent University, Belgium
 - Introduction
 - Enzymatic hydrolysis and modification of Poly(ethyleneterephthalate) and polyamide: basic principles, methods and technologies
 - Applications
 - Advantages and limitations
 - Conclusion and future trends
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Enzymatic modification of polyacrylonitrile and cellulose acetate fibres for textile and other applications
T Matamá and A Cavaco-Paulo, University of Minho, Portugal
 - Introduction
 - Basic concepts and principles
 - From theory to practice: current methodologies for the assessment of fibre biomodification
 - Polyacrylonitrile biomodification
 - Cellulose acetate biomodification
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Enzymatic treatment versus conventional chemical processing of cotton
I R Hardin, The University of Georgia, USA
 - Introduction
 - Chemistry and structure of cotton fiber
 - Cotton seed coat fragments
 - Conventional chemical treatments and conditions
 - Enzymatic treatments of cotton
 - Future trends
 - References

Engineering of plants for improved fibre qualities
M Wróbel-Kwiatkowska and J Szopa, University of Wroclaw, Poland and S Hawkins, Université de Lille, France
 - Introduction
 - Defining plant fibres
 - Plant engineering methods
 - Some examples of engineering in fibre species
 - Future trends
 - Conclusions
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Enzymatic treatment of wool and silk fibres
J Shen, De Montfort University, UK
 - Introduction
 - Enzymes used for processing of protein fibres
 - Application of enzymatic treatments to wool fibres
 - Application of enzymatic treatments to silk fibres
 - Future trends
 - Acknowledgements
 - References.

Functionalisation of wool and silk fibres using non-proteolytic enzymes
G Freddi, Stazione Sperimentale per la Seta, Italy
Introduction. Transglutaminases. Functionalisation of protein fibres using transglutaminases. Tyrosinases. Functionalisation of protein fibres using tyrosinases. Other enzymes for protein fibres functionalisation. Conclusions and future trends. References.

Developments in recombinant silk and other elastic protein fibres for textile and other applications
J C Rodríguez-Cabello, C Garcia-Arévalo, L Martín, M Santos and V Reboto, University of Valladolid, Spain
 - Introduction
 - Principles of recombinant DNA methods applied in the production of recombinant proteins
 - Biomimetic design of recombinant proteins
 - Expression systems
 - Purification of recombinant proteins
 - Experimental characterization of recombinant proteins
 - Examples and applications of recombinant protein fibers (silk, elastin, collagen, resilin)
 - Advances and limitations in the biosynthetic production of recombinant proteins
 - Future trends
 - Acknowledgments
 - References

Enzymatic functionalization of cellulosic fibres for textile and other applications: xyloglucan as a molecular anchor
H Brumer, Royal Institute of Techonology (KTH), Sweden
 - Introduction
 - Xyloglucans: a family of functional plant polysaccharides
 - Technical uses of native xyloglucans in cellulose modification
 - Chemo-enzymatic modification of xyloglucans to functionalize cellulose surfaces
 - Conclusion and future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Developments in the processing of chitin, chitosan and bacterial cellulose
A Francesko, M Díaz González, G R Lozano and T Tzanov, Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya, Spain
 - Introduction
 - Types of new fi bres: chitin, chitosan and bacterial cellulose
 - Basic principles, methods and technologies
 - Applications
 - Advantages and limitations
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Hydrolysis of regenerated cellulose fibres for textile and other applications
T Bechtold and C B Schimper, Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck, Austria
 - Introduction
 - Regenerated cellulose fibres
 - Cellulases
 - Cellulase hydrolysis of regenerated cellulose fibres
 - Restructuring by heat and steam treatment
 - Treatment in alkaline swelling solutions
 - Technical processing
 - Conclusion
 - References