Textile Materials for Air-Purifiers and Cleanroom

This chapter sets the context for the development of textile materials for air purification and cleanroom applications. The first part discusses the effect of various air pollutants on the human body and the basic operation of air purifiers. The second part summarizes the cleanroom technology including a basic introduction, classification, and working of various cleanroom components. The third part reviews the design and development of textile materials for air purification and cleanroom applications. Factors affecting the performance of an air filter, designing of air filters for maximum performance, filters used in cleanroom technology, and the latest research findings are discussed.