Main description (English)

The textbook "Textile materials with sensory properties and photodynamic activity" (ISBN 978-954-91951-6-3) is intended for the students of the Master's specialty "Medical Textiles" of the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, as well as for all those who work in this field , conduct scientific research, apply these materials in practice and everyday life, or show interest in smart textile materials. It aims to introduce them to two modern and rapidly developing areas in the field of textile production, as well as to technologies for modifying textile materials to give them new properties such as sensory properties and photodynamic activity. Textile materials with sensory properties refer to the so-called intelligent textile materials, which can be used to monitor various vital functions, changes in health status and early diagnosis, as well as various changes in the environment. Their advantage is the ability to be worn constantly without causing discomfort. Their preparation is related to the use of different types of indicator dyes, therefore students need to familiarize themselves with the structure and principles of operation of optical sensors and their application in modifying textile materials. The essence and mechanism of action of photodynamic therapy are discussed. Various photosensitizers and their use in the preparation of textile materials with various medical applications (antimicrobial, self-cleaning, medicinal, etc.) are presented.