Advances in Textile Biotechnology, Second Edition examines the latest in biotechnology for the fiber and textile industry. This new edition has been fully revised to include the current essential areas of development in the field, covering both natural and synthetic fibers. Chapters cover the latest technology in bioprocessing for bast fiber, PVA, polyester, wool and silk before exploring issues of enzyme stability. Essential areas of application and development are then considered, including biomedical textiles, silk materials for biotechnological applications, bacterial cellulose, the ink jetting of enzymes, and the role of enzymes, wool and silk fibers. Containing groundbreaking research, this book will be essential reading for manufacturers, designers and engineers in the textiles industry, textile and fiber scientists, and academic researchers and postgraduate students working in the area of textile technology. Provides a thorough overview of current and future focuses of biotechnology in the fiber and textile industry - Presents fully revised content, with a new focus on biosynthesis and bioprocessing for novel textile fibers, both synthetic and natural - Enables readers to understand and utilize the benefits of biotechnology for the manufacture and production of textiles Cutting-edge guide to the latest research in biotechnology for textiles, covering novel enzymes for textile applications, fiber modification, and advanced applications Advances in Textile Biotechnology, Second Edition , examines the very latest in biotechnology for the fibre and textile industry, drawing on innovative research. This new edition has been fully revised to include the current essential areas of development in the field, covering both natural and synthetic fibres. Biotechnology continues to have a strong influence in the textiles industry, enabling the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, as well as supporting improved design of textile materials. This book begins by reviewing the latest technology in bioprocessing for bast fibre, PVA, polyester, wool and silk, before exploring the issues of enzyme stability. Essential areas of application and development are then considered, including biomedical textiles, silk materials for biotechnological applications, bacterial cellulose, and the inkjetting of enzymes. Key chapters on the role of enzymes, wool and silk fibres, bacterial cellulose and plant fibre qualities have been revised, while a number of new chapters have been introduced to cover newly developed areas of textile biotechnology, with emphasis placed on novel biosynthesis and bioprocessing techniques. Containing ground-breaking research, this book will be essential reading for manufacturers, designers and engineers in the textiles industry, textile and fibre scientists, and academic researchers and postgraduate students in the area of textile technology. Artur Cavaco-Paulo has been Professor at the Department of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal, since 1990. Dr. Cavaco-Paulo has a large number of published articles and books to his name, including as co-editor for ‘Textile Processing with Enzymes’ (Woodhead, 2003) and for the first edition of this book (Woodhead, 2010). His current research interests focus on biobased processes for fibre and polymers, biocatalysis, protein and emulsions stabilities, and drug delivery using enzymatic systems. Vincent A. Nierstrasz is Professor in Textile Materials Technology, Department of Textile Technology, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business / The Swedish School of Textiles, University of Borås, Sweden. His research focuses on resource effective textile processes for functional and smart textiles. Prof. Wang has carried out research in the field of peanut science and technology over 10 years. His research covers almost all fields of peanut processing and product development. He has presided over more than 20 national projects including National Science and Technology Major Project, Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Key Program for International S&T Cooperation Projects of China, etc. He was awarded the prestigious Harald Perten Prize (the highest achievement award of the International Association for Cereal Science and Technology) in 2012 and became the first Chinese awardee of this international prize. As the first contributor, he was awarded the second prize of the National Award for Technological Invention. He obtained 17 authorized national patents; developed 6 agricultural industry standards of China; edited 9 books; published more than 150 articles. Prof. Qiang Wang is deputy director of Key Laboratory of Agro-product Processing and Quality Control, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), People’s Republic of China, deputy chairman of Agro-product Processing Standards Committee, MOA, vice president of Functional Food Branch of C