2021 Shanghai International Textile Graduate Summer School Teaching Briefing
NO. 6 July 14, 2021 email:itgss2021@126.com
2021 organizing committee of Shanghai Textile Graduate International Summer School, Writing: Wang Yichao,Translation: Li Shiyun
On July 14, Professor XU Bugao from the University of Texas at Austin, Professor DUAN Bin from the University of Nebraska Medical Center(UNMC), Professor Roohollah from Amirkabir University of Technology and Professor SHEN Jinsong from De Montfort University brought us inspiring academic reports.
Focused on the computer vision technology in textiles, Professor XU Bugao gave us the first lecture -- Digital Technology in Textiles and Retail. Through analyzing the examples of fibers’ transverse section and longitudinal form, Professor Xu introduced a fiber micro-graphs analyzing system to us. Moreover, he also showed us the objective evaluation system of fabric appearance performanceand the portable three dimensional human body imaging system. Their ingenious structure design and favorable application effect further deepened students’ understanding of the digital image technology in textiles.
Professor DUAN Bin dispersed the knowledge of the 3D printing in medicine. Based on the progress in historical researches of 3D printing and bio-printing, Professor DUAN pointed out the research meaning and application value of this technology. 3D printing in medicine can realize the personal tailor and help doctors to make decisions accurately in a short time without high cost or consuming large quantities of materials. In addition, Professor DUAN explained the working mechanism of 3D printing and bio-printing, some materials required when printing, and the applications in the biomedical field. At last, he put forward his active prospects towards the future development of the 3D printing in medicine.
Professor Roohollah gave the first lecture on “Advanced Fibrous Materials”. The lecture began with a reminding question: why do we study textile? Professor Roohollah first introduced some engineering tools to elaborate fibrous materials properties. Then he demonstrated the advanced fibrous materials both in energy sector and bio-medical applications pointing at some specific examples.
Professor SHEN Jinsong brought us the lecture on the series course: Innovative Technology for Textile Functionality and Sustainability. This time the lecture was mainly focused on the sol-gel technology for textile surface functionality. Firstly, six SEM photographs of the surface of modified fibers were shown to the students, whose remarkable coating effect aroused students’ strong interest. Then he explained the process of the sol-gel synthesis in detail. The sol-gel prepared according to the methods mentioned above could be applied to cotton and wool to enhance fibers’ hydrophobicity and in the same time maintain their soft feel.
