The extraordinary performance of these fibres is dictated by a hierarchical arrangement of large proteins called spidroins, informs Dr N Gokarneshan Natural spider dragline silk, primarily…
Browsing: Dr N Gokarneshan
Finite element methods (FEM) are a critical tool for simulating the complex mechanical and thermal behavior of nonwoven fabrics, which are characterised by random, discontinuous fibrous…
Silk and cotton blended yarns combine the luxurious sheen and smoothness of silk with the breathability and durability of cotton, explains Dr N Gokarneshan and Dr…
Because dual-core yarns eliminate the trade-off between stretch and durability, they are increasingly adopted across multiple industries, informs Dr N Gokarneshan. Elastic core-spun yarns blending spandex…
Can academia and industry align to fix textiles’ talent gap? Divya Shetty examines perspectives from both sides and explores how stronger collaboration between these key institutions…
Mulberry silk is considered the highest quality silk in the world due to its long, uniform filaments and refined, lustrous finish informs Dr N Gokarneshan and…
FEM converts yarn structures into discretised elements to predict tensile strength, breaking behavior, and yarn quality, states M Karthika and Dr N Gokarneshan Finite Element Method…