2.1 Introduction2.2 Memory polymers; 2.2.1 Structures and mechanisms of memory polymers; 2.2.2 Classifications of memory polymers; 2.3 Functions of memory coating textiles; 2.3.1 Smart wettability control; 2.3.2 Self-healing liquid repellent; 2.3.3 Coating for breathability; 2.3.4 Aesthetic surface; 2.4 Conclusions; References; 3 -- Environmentally mild self-cleaning processes on textile surfaces under daylight irradiation: critical issues; 3.1 Introduction: self-cleaning of textiles by mild environmental sunlight-activated processes

3.5 Cotton self-cleaning by titanium dioxide clusters attached by chemical spacers under low-intensity solar irradiation3.6 Self-cleaning cotton textiles titanium dioxide-modified by silicon dioxide-protective layers; 3.7 Coatings by binary oxides and/or promoted or enhanced copper-binary oxides leading to faster stain discoloration under low- ...; 3.8 Trend of work in this area: future directions; Acknowledgments; References; 4 -- Smart durable and self-healing textile coatings; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Types and classifications of smart coatings for improving textile durability

3.2 Pretreatment by and functionalization of surfaces by radiofrequency plasma and ultraviolet-C (184nanomoles)3.3 Coating by colloidal titanium dioxide of artificial fibers such as polyamide and polyester: evaluation of self-cleaning per ...; 3.3.1 Photodiscoloration/self-cleaning of polyamide, polyester, and nylon fabrics; 3.3.2 Surface characterization of photocatalytically modified titanium dioxide artificial textiles; 3.4 Coating by colloidal titanium dioxide of natural fibers: evaluation of self-cleaning performance under low-intensity solar ...

4.2.1 Self-healing textile coatings4.2.2 Antimicrobial and antifouling coatings; 4.2.2.1 Metal-based antimicrobials; 4.2.2.2 Halogen compounds; 4.2.2.3 Nitrogen compounds; 4.2.2.4 Phenolic compounds; 4.2.2.5 Aldehyde compounds; 4.2.2.6 Bio-based products; 4.2.2.7 Antifouling; 4.2.3 Coatings to protect against ultraviolet and infrared radiation; 4.2.3.1 Ultraviolet; 4.2.3.2 Infrared; 4.3 Properties of textiles with durability-enhancing coatings; 4.3.1 Scratch resistance; 4.3.2 Antibacterial and antifungal properties; 4.3.3 Ultraviolet resistance; 4.3.4 Infrared reflection

Front Cover; Active Coatings for Smart Textiles; The Textile Institute and Woodhead Publishing; Related titles; Active Coatings for Smart Textiles; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; 1 -- Introduction to active coatings for smart textiles; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Functions and applications of active coating; 1.3 Development of smart materials for active coating; 1.4 Development of processing technologies for active coating; 1.5 Outline of the book; References; One -- Types of active coatings; 2 -- Memory polymer coatings for smart textiles