TEXTILE CHEMISTRY

Paper Code: 
HCT 123
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To acquaint the students about the polymers of the textile fibers.
  2. To understand the chemical composition of fiber and production and fundamental properties of natural and synthetic fibers.
  3. To familiarize with the chemical processing from desizing to finishing of textiles and their principles.                                                                                                                                                         Course  Outcomes (CO’s):

Course

Learning Outcomes             (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HCT 123

TEXTILE CHEMISTRY

 

 

COCT7: Understand the chemical composition of fiber and properties of all fibers

 

COCT8: Describe the chemistry and mechanism of application of finishes for various fabrics

 

COCT9: Interpret the area of polymer chemistry and textile finishing

 

Approach in Teaching :

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

 

Self Learning Assignments

Quiz, Power Point Presentations, Chart/Poster Presentation,  Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymers and methods of polymerization.
  • Classification of Polymers.
  • Degree of polymerization, Molecular weight of polymer and its determination.
  • Orientation and Crystallinity of polymer and their influence on fiber properties.

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Chemistry of Cellulosic Fibers
  • Chemical composition, molecular structure, physical and chemical properties of cotton fiber.
  • Viscose, Bamboo, Lyocell, Tencel - their manufacture, properties and uses.

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Chemistry of Protein Fibers – Wool and Silk
  • Chemical composition, Molecular structure, Physical and chemical properties.
  • Felting in wool, Degumming and Weighting of silk.

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Chemistry of Synthetic Fiber - Polyester, Polyamides, Acrylonitrile
  • Chemistry of fibers–raw material and manufacturing process.
  • Physical and chemical properties of all the fibers and their uses.

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Textile Finishing
  • Definition and importance of finishing
  • Classification of Finishes
  •  Mechanical Finishes
  • Chemical Finishes – Mercerization, Parchmentisation, Durable Press, Wash and Wear, Wrinkle Recovery.
  • Functional Finishes – Flame retardant, Water Repellent, Antistatic, Moth Proofing.
  •  Aesthetic Finishes- Anti microbial, Moisture Management, Self Cleaning, Nano technology.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Trotman, E.R., (1975), Dyeing and Chemical Technology of Textile Fibers, Charles Griffino Company Ltd., London.
  • Shenai, V.A., (1991), An Introduction to the Chemistry of Dyestuffs, Sevak Prakashan.

 

 

References: 
  • Shenai, V.A., (1984) Technology of Textile Processing, Vol.-IX, Sevak Publication.
  • Cook, J. Gordon, Hand Book of Textile Fibers: Man-Made Fibers, Merrow Publishing Co. Ltd., England.
  • Moncrief, R.W., Manmade Fibers, John Willey & Sons, New York.
  • Marsh, J.T.,(1979) An Introduction to Textile Finishing, B.I., Publications.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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