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Semester-I
Textile Structure and Testing
Course Code: MCT102 L-4, P-0, C-4
Objectives: To understand the chemistry, production and fundamental properties of natural and manmade
fibres.
Course Contents
Unit – I
Polymer chemistry: Polymers, types of polymers, polymerization process, Definition of copolymer,
oligomer, graft copolymer. Degree of polymerization. (8 hours)
Unit – II
Natural Cellulosic fibres- (Cotton, Linen): Chemical composition, morphology, molecular structure,
physical and chemical properties. Protein Fibre (Wool & Silk): Chemical composition, morphology,
molecular structure, physical and chemical properties. Regenerated Cellulosic fibre: (viscose,
cuprammonium, rayon, cellulose acetate): Manufacturing, properties and uses. (8 hours)
Unit – III
Synthetic fibre (polyester, polyamide, acrylonitrile): Chemistry, raw material, manufacturing process,
physical and chemical properties. Blends of different fibres: Composition, Properties, and uses. (8 hours)
Unit – IV
Water: Types of water (hard and soft) and its effect on fibre. Scouring : Use of surface active compounds in
scouring. Role of soap and detergents as scouring agents. (8 hours)
Unit – V
Starch and starching- Chemical structure and application of stiffening agents. Method of application of
bleaching agents for various textiles. (8 hours)
Suggested Readings:
1. Marsh J.T. Textiles Science, B.I. Publications, Mumbai.
2. Marsh. J. T, An Introduction to Textile Bleaching, B.I. Publications, Mumbai
3. Trotman, E. R., Dyeing and Chemical Technology of Textile Fibres’, Charles Griffin & Co. Ltd.,
England
4. Shenai, V.A., Textiles Fibres, Sevak Publication, Mumbai.
* Latest editions of the books are recommended
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