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141 articles for “Textile”
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From Photoreceptors to Photoelectrodes: Integrating Biological Light-Harvesting Mechanisms with Nanostructured Photoelectrochemical Systems
Abstract: The efficient conversion of solar energy into electrical and chemical energy is a major scientific challenge of the twenty-first century. Natural photoreceptors provide valuable models for addressing this challenge because they have evolved highly efficient mechanisms for capturing and converting light energy. Biological systems such as rhodopsins, bacteriorhodopsins, proteorhodopsins, cryptochromes, phototropins, and phytochromes employ chromophore-driven photoinduced electron and proton transfer processes to initiate a wide range of physiological responses, including …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Assessment of Hepatic Damage in Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) Exposed to Azo dye C. I. Direct Green 6
Abstract: Textile industries are one of the major backbones of Indian economy. They are the major reason for contamination of water bodies and their toxicity to ecosystem is an alarming environmental issue. The present study was designed to evaluate the hepatotoxic effects of C.I. Direct Green 6 (DG 6), a commercially used textile azo dye on Labeo rohita fingerlings. For this, L. rohita fingerlings were exposed to three sublethal concentrations (2.5, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Comprehensive Study Utilizing Patterned Fabric Images and Detection Techniques with OpenCV and Edge Detection
Abstract: This project offers a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in autonomous fabric failure detection methods, a critical aspect of quality control in the textile industry. Detecting flaws in fabric is an increasingly vital automation challenge. The project evaluates the effectiveness of a proposed method by analyzing patterned fabric images featuring typical flaws. The performance of the proposed approach is assessed across various types of fabric flaws. Additionally, the project tests …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Design of Advanced Microstrip Patch Antenna for Wearable Application
Abstract: AbstractThis paper presents the review on design of wearable microstrip patch antenna at the operating frequency of 2.4 GHz for wearable application. This work presents a method of applying the combinational between wearable electronics and antennas. Textile antennas are the most interesting research. In telecommunications, microstrip patch antenna is increasing in recent years consequently textile antennas are increasingly demanding. Microstrip patch antenna is an ideal choice for integrated into clothes …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Automatic Cloth Cutting Machine Using Programmable Logic Controller
Abstract: AbstractDuring the past few decades, the automation industry has shown a great progress in automatic control of different systems. The manual handling of any system results in less accuracy as compared to automatic control system. This project basically gives an initial theme that how an approach to a cloth cutting can be done using PLC. So, design of automatic cloth cutting machine has been made which gives more accuracy, reduces …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Experimental Studies on the Assessment of River Water Quality: A Case Study on Noyyal River Tirupur
Abstract: Tirupur is the most popular textile industrial area, which contains 90% of the knitwear industries in India. By 2005, there were more than 729 bleaching and dyeing units in Tirupur. Now there are 2000 textile manufacturing units producing variety of goods. The textile industries release heavy amount of dye waste which contains bleaching liquids, soda ash, caustic soda, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, sodium peroxide, and so many other toxic materials …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Laccase Production by Trametes hirsuta, Trametes pubescens and Marasmius alliaceus from Agricultural Residues and ITS Usage for Environmental Remediation
Abstract: Laccase has wide range of application in environmental remediation, but this is not produced in large amount due to its expenses in production. This study deals with the production of laccases from inexpensive lignocellulosic wastes such as rice straw, rice bran and banana skin. Marasmius alliaceus gave 1773.16 U/L laccase activities when rice straw was used as substrates and the activity reached by Trametes pubescens in banana skin is 1332 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 96–100 Read article
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Smart Jacket for Health Monitoring and Controlling
Abstract: Due to drastic changes in climatic conditions, winters are getting much colder, summers are getting much hotter. Uttermost hot or cold conditions are greater threat to health. These circumstances might cause genuine medical problems. At very high temperature most common problem is heart attack and overcooling of body is major problem during extreme colder conditions. As the application of technology has increased in every sector, it has also been introduced …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Polymer Phase Change Materials: Innovations, Applications, and Future Directions
Abstract: Polymer-based phase change materials represent a significant advancement in energy storage and thermal management technologies due to their ability to absorb, store, and release heat during phase transitions. This article reviews recent innovations in polymer phase change materials, focusing on the synthesis, characterization, and performance enhancement techniques. The development of polymer composites with enhanced thermal conductivity, improved phase change enthalpy, and extended thermal cycling stability is discussed. Additionally, the integration …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Designing of Shredder Machine for Recycling Post Consumer Denim Waste for Making Composite Denim Boards
Abstract: India has a population of about 1.35 billion in 2020 and as fabrics account for 4% of India's GDP, customers spend roughly 68 billion dollars on apparel and footwear each year. Currently, the short lifecycles of apparel products due to rapid fashion cycles and increased buying power of Indian consumers in urban as well as in rural areas are resulting in significant amounts of postconsumer textile waste in the form …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 934–945 Read article
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Analyzing the Role of Fiber Composition in Drying Behavior: A Comparative and Predictive Approach
Abstract: This research presents a comprehensive analysis of the drying behavior and thermal response of three distinct fabric types: 100% Cotton, 100% Polyester, and a Polyester blend (65/35), under meticulously controlled environmental conditions. The Polyester blend (65/35) consists of 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton, combining characteristics of both fibers. The investigation focuses on understanding how fiber composition impacts drying time, moisture retention, and thermal characteristics. Experimental trials were conducted using standardized …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Survey in Hydrazine and its Preparation, Reactions, and Their Applications
Abstract: This review concerned with hydrazine derivatives; Hydrazine is an important chemical compound used in jet engine and rocket fuel. Therefore, the European Union prohibits its sales to the developing world at 100% concentration and only permits its sales at 20-25% concentration. It is also used in industry to produce chemicals for textiles, agriculture, photographic development materials, and blowing agents used in the manufacture of foam rubber. It is also used …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Synthesizing Policy Gaps, Sector-Specific Challenges, and Emerging Opportunities to Develop Novel Research Themes in India’s Circular Economy
Abstract: The concept of the Circular Economy represents an important shift away from the linear & take-make-dispose" model toward a regenerative system, with quite a number of aspects in which circularity is needed in India, due to recent decades of rapid industrialization and rising consumption. Despite supportive policy initiatives such as the National Resource Efficiency Policy and Extended Producer Responsibility frameworks, India's transition to CE remains fragmented. This synthesis aims to …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Smart Jacket for Health Monitoring and Controlling
Abstract: Due to drastic changes in climatic conditions, winters are getting much colder, summers are getting much hotter. Uttermost hot or cold conditions are greater threat to health. These circumstances might cause genuine medical problems. At very high temperature most common problem is heart attack and overcooling of body is major problem during extreme colder conditions. As the application of technology has increased in every sector, it has also been introduced …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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A Slotted Fabric Antenna for Broad Band Application
Abstract: This article is presented a compact slotted textile patch antenna for broadband applications. The presented antenna is designed on textile substrate with dielectric constant of 1.7 and the anticipated antenna is compact size. It has been simulated using CST too and measurement is done with network analyzer. It covers a bandwidth of 6.45 GHz extending from 2.85 GHz to 9.30 GHz. It has maximum directivity of 2.932 dBi. The measured …
Published in Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Wearable Rectenna Array for Wireless Power Transmission
Abstract: This paper explains about design of wearable antenna array which is used for receiving the microwave power transmitted at dual frequencies. Direct current power is obtained at the end of rectifying antenna or (Rectenna) composed with filter and Schottky diode. Proposed wearable antenna is designed on jeans textile as a substrate and copper foil tap as conducting material. The antenna array has the dual band resonating frequencies which are 4.65 …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 59–64 Read article
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Design and Performance Improvement of Wearable Antenna
Abstract: In this paper, a novel structure of wearable antenna using clothing materials, suitable for wearable application has been presented. The substrate of the designed antenna was made of textile material, while radiating element and ground plane are made out of copper tape. To design a novel wearable flexible antenna which has high gain, efficiency, good return loss. Improvement in the design is done by increasing the electrical length and area …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Optimizing the removal of Chromium from aqueous solution by adsorption using sugarcane bagasse
Abstract: In Ethiopian tannery and textile industries, chromium concentration before treatment ranges from 1000 ppm to 5000 ppm. From this concentration about 95 % of chromium exists in the form of Cr (III), which was toxic when its concentration exceeded 5 ppm and oxidized in to Cr (VI). This chromium was disposed to environment with effluent in the form of chromium III and chromium VI was highly toxic to humans, animals …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–36 Read article
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Modified Cellulosic Fabrics with Eugenol Added for Longer-Lasting and Better Antibacterial Activity
Abstract: Eugenol was added to cyclodextrin-grafted organic cotton to create antibacterial textiles with increased efficacy and durability. Grafting of β-cyclodextrin on fabric was done with citric acid as cross linker in the presence of sodium hypophosphite by fixing at 150oC for 10 min. UV-Visible and FTIR spectral studies of β-Cyclodextrin, β-Cyclodextrin-grafted fabric, ungrafted fabric, eugenol and eugenol –loaded fabric confirmed the inclusion of eugenol on grafted fabric. Eugenol was recovered from …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Modified Nanoparticles' Effects on Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: Numerous sectors use nanoparticles and nanocomposites in a range of applications, including medicine, textiles, cosmetics, agriculture, optics, food packaging, optoelectronics, semiconductors, aerospace, building materials, and catalysis. Polymeric nanocomposites, which combine organic polymers with inorganic nanoparticles, are a novel family of materials that perform better than their microparticle counterparts. They should therefore enhance the field of engineering applications. A polymer matrix's characteristics can be drastically changed by the addition of inorganic …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–34 Read article