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Smart Textiles and Nanotechnology Research Group

Welcome to the Smart Textiles and Nanotechnology Research Group!

microscope enhanced circular nano particles

PLGA nanoparticles in use for drug delivery applications.

illustration of a mason jar with mycelium growth

Mycelium illustration

Research Project Mycelium Composition

Mycelium composition for circular textile applications.

Textile Linear Processing is described as Take - Make - Use - Dispose. The circular bio designed with mycelium-based composites diagram shows growth on waste materials hemp fabric properties tuned during growth cardboard 3d self-assembling and low-impact material formation wod ship enhanced hydrophobicity show soles shapeable material collecting waste materials

Research Project Smart Wound Dressing

Smart wound dressing for self-healing and self-care.

A flow chart demonstrating nanoparticles working to purify bacterium in wound dressing

Research Project Cellulose nanocrystals derived from hemp fibers

Cellulose nanocrystals derived from hemp waste for biomedical applications.

a graphic demonstration of cellulose nanocrystals from hemp waste under microscope enhancement

Research Project Biomimicry and functional textile design

Biomimicry and functional textile design – Shark skin fabric development via 3-D printing

A series of 3 images each in 3 levels of magnification that showcase sharkskin fabrication in textiles