β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) is an oligosaccharide composed of seven units of D-(+)-
glucopyranose joined by α-1, 4 bonds, which is obtained from starch. Its singular trunk …

In the field of pharmaceutical technology, significant attention has been paid on exploiting
skin as a drug administration route. Considering the structural and chemical complexity of …

The study reported the development of biodegradable, environment-and eco-friendly
material based on natural polymers and lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus L.) essential oil …

Textiles have been pivotal to economies and social relationships throughout history. In
today's world, there is an unprecedented demand for smart materials. The advent of smart …

The sensing/adapting/responding, multifunctionality, low energy, small size and weight,
ease of forming, and low-cost attributes of SMART textiles and their multidisciplinary scope …

In recent years, textile industries have focused their attention on the development of
functional finishing that presents durability and, consequently, controlled release. However …

The bioaerosols present in indoor air play a major role in the transmission of infectious
diseases to humans, therefore concern about their exposure is increased recently. In this …

Expandable graphite was applied to an upholstery polyester textile material as an eco-
friendly flame-retardant alternative to halogenated compounds. Fabrics treated with the …

Microcapsules are being used in textile substrates increasingly more frequently, availing a
wide spectrum of possibilities that are relevant to future research trends. Biofunctional …

Surface treatments for textile substrates have received significant attention from researchers
around the world. Ozone and plasma treatments trigger a series of surface alterations in …