Development of microencapsulation technologies. Physical methods of microencapsulation. Chemical methods of microencapsulation in the emulsion systems: emulsification, simple and complex coacervation, interfacial polymerisation, in situ polymerisation. Isolation and drying of microcapsules. Testing and analytics of microcapsules. Formulations and applications of microcapsules in added value products. Uses of microcapsules in textiles and graphic communication.
Colour and chemical composition of a substance. Dyes: composition and properties. Selection of dyes and technological dyeing processes. Pigments: composition and properties. Pigments as a component of printing inks in textile and graphic printing. Photochromic, thermochromic and electrochromic colorants. Ecological and toxicological problems of dyes and pigments.
The course connects the knowledge of printing technology with the attainment of the course Principles of electronics for application in printed electronics. The basic goal is to capture first experiences in the field of printed electronics that are necessary for the application of such systems in practice. Special attention is devoted to existing printed electronic ... Read more
Overview of state of the art in the field of plasma modification of textile and graphic materials. The basis of non-equilibrium state of gas. Characteristics of discharges. Reactive gaseous particles in plasma. Interaction between plasma radicals and materials. Functionalisation and etching of materials. Characterisation of textile and graphic surfaces by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Atomic force ... Read more
Students gain some knowledge about polymeric materials that are used in the textile and graphics industry as well as about their structure and properties that are connected to degradation and recovery of polymeric materials. Students will learn about different processes of sorting solid polymeric waste and recycling technologies for polymeric materials and about the influence ... Read more
The main objective of the study is to develop the capability of critical application and evaluation of modern analytical methods for the analysis of structure and properties of textile and graphic materials that are almost all polymeric materials. Some structural properties and methods that student will study in the framework of the course: molecular mass, ... Read more
The main objective of the study is to develop the capability of critical evaluation of quality management systems and procedures for constant quality improvement, understanding of contemporary quality management systems on the basis of critical analysis of practical cases, developing of the awareness of the importance of the quality for the achieving of business excellence, ... Read more
Environmental legislation. Impact of production processes, services, materials, wastes and products on environment. Environmental protection solutions. Environmental monitoring. Industrial wastewater treatment. Decolourisation of effluents. Waste management. Processing and recycling of wastes of textile and graphic industry and their final products. Toxic chemicals in textile and graphic industry. Legislation on chemicals. Environmental management systems. Development of ... Read more
Specific costume design methods for different types of performances – opera, theatre, ballet, dance, television, video and film. Contemporary approaches to costume design and performance concepts. Relation of costume design and drama/directing/set concepts from the 1980s onward. Functions, aims, tasks and the role of costume design. Relationships: text–costume, directing–costume, actor/singer/dancer–costume. The development of theatre, stage ... Read more
Interdisciplinary research work, based on essential tenets of visual theory, on innovative technological development and solving problems with textile design. Suitable evaluation of textiles: visual and tactile characteristics, capacity and applicability of textiles. Placement of textile products into the wider cultural and civilisational context. Development of analytical and theoretical methods in textile design. Definition and ... Read more