Proceedings of the Second International Conference of Innovative Textiles and Developed Materials- ITDM’2; 05-06 May 2023

This book includes selected articles from the 2nd International Conference on Innovative Textiles and Developed Materials (ITDM’2) held in Monastir, Tunisia, on May 5 and 6, 2023. The articles present latest scientific concepts and technological advances in innovative and sustainable textile materials and processes worldwide. The conference promotes exchange of ideas and emerging technologies to foster collaboration between academia and industry.

Saber Ben Abdessalem received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Textile Engineering in 1996 and 1999, respectively, from the University of Haute Alsace, France. Currently, he is a professor in the Textile Department at the National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM), Tunisia. He is also the director of Materials and Textile Processes research unit (MPTex) at ENIM, Tunisia. His current research area includes technical textiles processes and medical textiles materials.

Mohamed Hamdaoui obtained his Ph.D. in 2008 from the University of Monastir, Tunisia. He is now a professor at the National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia. His research work is focused on textile, polymeric materials, composites, and nanocomposites. A particular focus is given for biomass and particularly industrial residues and wastes.

Ayda Baffoun received her Ph.D. from the University of Haute Alsace (France) in 2006. She is an associate professor in the Textile Department at the National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia. Her research interests are in textile materials and processes, with particular focus on textile dyeing and finishing.

Adel Elamri received his Ph.D. from the University of Haute Alsace (France) in 2007. He is currently an assistant professor in the Textile Department at the National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia. His research interests are polymeric materials, recycling, and biomass valorization.