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## Meet the editor

Dr. Hassan Ibrahim is a professor at the Textile Research and Technology Institute, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt. He has expertise in applied chemistry and technology of organic chemistry, especially in medical textiles, carbohydrates chemistry and technology, and polymers. He is also interested in pollution prevention, preparation, and applications of nanoparticles and nanofibers (polymer chemistry, chemistry

of chitosan, chitosan modification, nanoparticle preparation, and electrospinning). He has participated in several national and international projects. He is also a member of and the national representative of Egypt for the International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Division VI. Professor Ibrahim has supervised three Ph.D. and twelve MSc students.

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A Review of Significant Advances in Areca Fiber Composites *by Narayanan Gokarneshan, Venkatesan Sathya, Jayagopal Lavanya, Shaistha Shabnum, Habeebunisa and Sona M. Anton*

## Preface

Intelligent textiles represent the next generation of fibers and fabrics and are an exciting new area of research. They have numerous applications not only in functional fashion but also in health care and hygiene. Their development came about due to recent advancements such as areca fiber-reinforced composites and developments in bacterial cellulose.

In various chapters, this book discusses the importance of knits in the applications of next-generation textiles. Chapters include images and present recent studies in the field of next-generation intelligent textiles that show promise for treating diseases affecting the body's key organs. They also point to areas of application where more research is possible. The recently created hygiene and healthcare items made of sustainable fibers have also been assessed and discussed. The role of textile recycling restrictions has been covered as well in one chapter. The advancements in implantable and non-implantable medical textile applications are covered in a number of chapters.

I would like to express my gratitude to the researchers whose significant achievements are highlighted in this book, and I am convinced that it will inspire others to conduct in-depth studies in the field. As a result, the book makes for engaging reading and is a useful resource for scholars of textiles and medicine.

> **Hassan Ibrahim** Pre-Treatment and Finishing of Cellulosic Fibers, Textile Research and Technology Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt

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Section 1

Medical Textiles
