Professor S Rajendran (Raj)

PhD, AIC, FICS, CText, FTI
Emeritus Professor

University of Bolton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AB, UK

Photo of Prof S Rajendran
Photo of Prof S Rajendran

Formerly Professor of Biomedical Materials & STEM Champion
Former Chairman, PQAC, The Textile Institute, Manchester, UK
Former Honorary Secretary, The Textile Institute, Manchester, UK

Raj is honoured with a prestigious medal for his devotion to the furtherance of scientific knowledge concerning fibrous and biomedical materials.

Photo of Raj is honoured with a prestigious medal for his devotion to the furtherance of scientific
Photo of Raj is honoured with a prestigious medal for his devotion to the furtherance of scientific
Photo of Raj is presenting his book 'Advanced Textile for Woundcare' to Prof George Holmes DL, Presi
Photo of Raj is presenting his book 'Advanced Textile for Woundcare' to Prof George Holmes DL, Presi

Raj is presenting his book 'Advanced Textile for Woundcare' to Prof George Holmes DL, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Bolton.

1. S.Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, A Quick, Room Temperature Method for Polyester-Cellulosic Blend Analysis, Text. Res. J., 56, 213-214(1986).

2. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Abrasion Resistance of Polyester Yarns, Indian J. Fibre Tex. Res., 21, 276-279(1996).

3. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Mechanical Properties of Solvent Induced Modified Polyester Yarns, Indian J. Fibre Text. Res., 21, 179-183(1996).

4. S.Rajendran, S.S. Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Studies on Dyeing and Structural Behavior of Chemically Treated Polyester Yarns, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 62, 989-1001(1996).

5. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Tensile Behavior of Polyester Yarns Modified by Trichloroacetic acid – Methylene Chloride Treatment, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 59, 99-108(1996).

6. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, A Study on Some Physical Properties of Modified Cotton Yarns, Indian J. Fibre Text. Res., 22, 154-162(1997).

7. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, The Influence of Solvent Pretreatment on Dyeing Performance of Polyester Yarns, Indian J. Fibre Text. Res., 22, 44-52(1997).

8. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Structural and Thermal Properties of Modified Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Yarns, J. Fed. Asian Prof. Text. Ass.

9. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Effect of Solvent Treatment on Mechanical, Structural and Dyeing Properties of Regenerated Cellulosic Yarns, Indian J. Fibre Text. Res., 23, 170-176(1998).

10. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Insight into the Development of Nonadherent Absorbent Dressings, J Wound Care, 11, 191-195(2002).

11. S.Rajendran and S.C Anand, Developments in Medical Textiles, Textile Progress, Vol.32, No.4, The Textile Institute, Manchester, 2002.

12. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Design and Development of Novel Bandages for Compression Therapy, British J Nursing, 11, 1300-1307(2003).

13. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, The Contribution of Textiles to Medical and Healthcare Products and Developing Innovative Medical Devices, Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 31, 215-229(2006).

14. G.Lee, S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and I.Walker, Overview of Current Practice and Future Trends in the Evaluation of Dressings for Malodorous Wounds, Journal of Wound Care, 15, 344-346(2006).

15. S.Rajendran, A.J.Rigby and S.C.Anand, Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment and Practice-Part 1: The Causes and Diagnosis of Venous Leg Ulcers, Journal of Wound Care, 16, January, 24-26 (2007).

16. S.Rajendran, A.J.Rigby and S.C.Anand, Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment and Practice-Part 2: Wound Management, Journal of Wound Care, 16, February, 68-70(2007).

17. S.Rajendran, A.J.Rigby and S.C.Anand, Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment and Practice-Part 3: The Use of Compression Therapy Systems, Journal of Wound Care, 16, March, 107-109(2007).

18. S.Rajendran, A.J.Rigby and S.C.Anand, Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment and Practice-Part 4: Surgery and Pharmaceutical Therapies, Journal of Wound Care,16, April, 155-156(2007).

19. G.Lee, S.C.Anand, S. Rajendran and I.Walker, Efficacy of Commercial Wound Dressings in Managing Malodorous Wounds, British Journal of Nursing, 16, April, S14-S20(2007).

20. S.Pereira, S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and C.Wood, A Study of the Structure and Properties of Novel Fabrics for Knee Braces, Journal of Industrial Textiles, 36, 279-300(2007).

21. M.Joshi, S.Wazed Ali and S. Rajendran, Antibacterial Finishing of Polyester/Cotton Blend Fabrics using Neem (Azadirachta Indica): A Natural Bioactive Agent, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 106, 793-800(2007).

22. S.Rajendran and S.P.Mishra, Chemical, Structural and Thermal Changes in PET Caused By Solvent Induced Polymer Crystallisation, Polymers & Polymer Composites, 15, 103-110(2007).

23. G.Lee, S. Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Novel single layer compression bandage system for the treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers, British J Nursing, 18, 15, S4-18 (2009).

24. G.Lee, S.C.Anand and S.Rajendran, Are Biopolymers Potential Deodourising Agents in Wound Management? Journal of Wound Care, 18, July, 290-295(2009).

25. M.Joshi, S.Wazed Ali, R.Purwar and S.Rajendran, Ecofriendly Antimicrobial Finishing of Textiles Using Bioactive Agents Based on Natural products, Indian J. Fibre Tex. Res., 34, 295-304(2009).

26. W. Ali, S.Rajendran and M.Joshi, Effect of Process Parameters on Layer-by-layer Self-assembly of Polyelectrolytes on Cotton Substrate, Polymers & Polymer Composites, 18, 237-249(2010).

27. S. Wazed Ali, M.Joshi and S. Rajendran, Modulation of size, shape and surface charge of chitosan nanoparticles with special reference to antimicrobial activity, Adv. Sci. Lett. 3, 452-460 (2010)

28. K. K. Govartharnam, S C.Anand and S.Rajendran, Development of an Advanced Personal Protective Equipment Garment for Protection against Slashes and Pathogenic Bacteria. Part 1: Development and Evaluation of Slash Resistant Garments, Journal of Industrial Textiles, 40, October, 139-155(2010).

29. S. Wazed Ali, S. Rajendran, M. Joshi, Synthesis and characterization of chitosan and silver loaded chitosan nanoparticles for bioactive polyester, Carbohydrate Polymers, 83, 438-446(2011).

30. S. Wazed Ali, M.Joshi and S.Rajendran, Novel Self-assembled Antimicrobial Textile Coating Containing Chitosan Nanoparticles, AATCC Review. 11, 49-55(2011).

31. K. K. Govartharnam, S. C. Anand and S. Rajendran, Development of Advanced Personal Protective Equipment Fabrics for Protection against Slashes and Pathogenic Bacteria Part 2: Development of Antimicrobial Hygiene Garments and their Characterization, J Industrial Textiles, 40, 3, January, 281-296(2011).

32. S. Wazed Ali, M. Joshi and S.Rajendran, ‘Synthesis and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles with enhanced antimicrobial activity’ International Journal of Nanoscience, 10, 979-980(2011).

33. S.W. Ali, R. Purwar, M. Joshi and S. Rajendran, Antibacterial properties of Aloe vera gel-finished cotton fabric, Cellulose, Vol 21, 3, 2063-2072(2014).

34. M. Uzun, K. Govarthanam, S. Rajendran and E. Sancak, Interaction of a non-aqueous solvent system on bamboo, cotton, polyester and their blends: the effect on abrasive wear resistance, Wear, Vol 322-323, 10-16(2015).

35. R. Erdem and S. Rajendran, Influence of Silver Loaded Antibacterial Agent on Knitted and Nonwoven Fabrics and Some Fabric Properties, Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 11, 1, 38-46(2016).

36. W. Ali, P. Sultana, M. Joshi and S. Rajendran, A solvent induced crystallisation method to imbue bioactive ingredients of neem oil into the compact structure of poly (ethylene terephthalate) polyester, Materials Science and Engineering C, 64, 399-406(2016).

37. S. Rajendran, Chronic wound care: synthetic and natural antimicrobials, Nursing & Residential Care, 20, 8, 370-378(2018).

38. S. Joshi, V. Midha, S. Rajendran, Influence of trichloroacetic acid-methylene chloride on structure of polyester fabrics, Indian J. Fibre Text. Res., 46, 341-342(2021).

39. S. Joshi, V. Midha, S. Rajendran, Grapeseed oil (Vitis vinifera L.) treatment on polyester-based fabrics to develop antibacterial and physiologically comfortable health care and hygiene textiles, J. Inst. Eng. (India): Ser. E 102, 339–351(2021).

40. S. Joshi, V. Midha, S. Rajendran, Investigation of Durable Bio-polymeric Antimicrobial Finishes to Chemically Modified Textile Fabrics Using Solvent Induction System,Tekstilec, 64(1), 55–69(2021).

41 S. Roy, S. Banerjee, M. Joshi, S. N. Naik, S. Rajendran and W. Ali, In vitro antibacterial and antioxidant activities of cotton fabrics treated with bael fruit shell extract, Indian J. Fibre Text. Res., 47, 116-124(2021).

42. S. Joshi, V. Midha, S. Rajendran, Multifunctional waterproof breathable coating on polyester-based woven protective clothing for healthcare application, Prog Org Coating, 178,107482, 1-12(2023).

Refereed Journals

1. S.Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, Analysis of Polyester – Silk and Polyester – Wool Using Trichloroacetic acid and Methylene Chloride, Text. Chem. Color., 20, 25-26(1986).

2. S.Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, Santibac: A Novel Antibacterial Finish for Textiles, Colourage, 36, 13-18(1989).

3. S. Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, How to get Oven Dry Ratio of P/C Blends, Indian Text. J., 100, 126-130(1989).

4. S. Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, Analysis of P/V Blends Employing TCA/MC Reagent, Indian Text. J., 100, 140-144(1990).

5. S. Rajendran and P. Chellamani, A Novel Approach to Dye Pineapple Leaf Fibre with Reactive Dyes, Indian Text. J., CII, 18-25(1992).

6. S. Rajendran and P. Chellamani, Dyeing Pineapple Leaf Fibres Using Direct Dyes, Colourage, 39, 19-26(1992).

7. S. Rajendran and P. Chellamani, Thermoanalysis of Pineapple Leaf Fibres, Indian Text. J., CIII, 82-84(1992).

8. S. Rajendran and P. Chellamani, FTIR Spectroscopy of Pineapple Leaf Fibres, Indian Text. J., CIII, 102-104(1992).

9. S. Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, A Convenient Colour Staining Technique to Detect the Antimicrobial Activity of Santimit Finished Textiles, Colourage, 39, 17-19(1992).

10. S. Rajendran and P. Chellamani, Compatibility of Acid, Basic and Disperse Dyes for Dyeing Pineapple Leaf Fibres, Textile Trends, 35, 37-40(1993).

11. S. Rajendran and P. Chellamani, X-ray Diffraction of Pineapple Leaf Fibres, Textile Trends, 37, 41-43(1993).

12. S.Rajendran and K.P.Janakiraman, Utilisation and Evaluation of Oils, Fats and Soaps with special reference to Textile Industry – A Review, Asian Textile J., 3, 42-48(1994).

13. S.Rajendran, A Method of Conditioning the Grey Hank Yarn, Text. Ind. & Trade J., 33, 63-69(1995).

14. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, The Versatility of Trichloroacetic acid – Methylene Chloride Solvent System in Enhancing the Properties of Textile Substrates, Asian Textile J., 6, 77-80(1997).

15. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Influence of Trichloroacetic acid – Methylene Chloride Treatment on the Mechanical and Dyeing Properties of P/C and P/V Blends, Asian Textile J., 6, 35-40(1997).

16. S.Rajendran and T.V.Ratnam, Achieving Personal and Industrial Hygiene Through Textiles, Asian Textile J., 6, 29-37(1997).

17. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Dyeing Properties of Modified Cotton Yarn, Amer. Dyest. Report., 88, 16-21(1999).

18. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Applications of Textile Materials and Products in Healthcare, Textiles Intelligence, 2nd quarter, No.45, 25-49(2001).

19. S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran, T.Aoyagi, M.Igarashi and H.Nakamura, Novel Crochet Knitted Medical Cast, Knitting Int., 109, No.1300, 23-25(2003).

20. S.C.Anand and S.Rajendran, Effect of Fibre Type and Structure in Designing Orthopaedic Wadding for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers, Industria Textila, 55, No 1, 18-25(2004).

21. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Recent Advances in Textile Materials for Wound Management, Asian Textile Journal, 13, No 4, 45-51(2004).

22. S.Pereira, S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and C.Wood, Novel 3D Fabrics for Knee Braces, Knitting Int, 113, Issue 1342, 32-35(2006).

23. S.Pereira, S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and C.Wood, Nouveaux Textiles Pour Genouillère, TUT Textiles a Usages Techniques, 4, Issue 66, 24-33(2007).

24. S.C.Anand, G.Lee, S.Rajendran and C. Stephenson, Fabrics to treat malodorous wounds, Textile Asia, 39, Issue 11-12, 29-33 (2008).

25. K. K. Govartharnam, S. C. Anand and S. Rajendran, Stab and Slash Resistance in Personal Protective Garments, Technical Textiles International, October/November 2008, 17-22 and Part -2 December 2008, 33-24. S. C. Anand and S. Rajendran, Textile Materials and Products for Healthcare and Medical Applications, Bangladesh Textiles Today, Part-1, Vol. 3, Issue 1, 47-50(2010). Part-2 March-April, 47-48(2010). Part-3 May-June, 54-5(2010).

26. S.C.Anand, M.Uzun, T.Shah and S Rajendran, Development of Composite Textile Structures for Wound Dressing Applications, J Donghua University, 30, 5, 447-450(2013).

27. S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and K.K.Govarthanam, A Novel Method to Eradicate Hair Contamination in Food processing, International Food Hygiene, 25, 2, 7-9 (2014).

Non-refereed Journals

Conference Presentations

1. S.Sivakumaran, S.Rajendran, Estimation of PC Blends at Ambient Conditions Using TCA/MC Reagent, Resume of Papers, 28th Joint Technological Conference, Sponsored by ATIRA, BTRA, NITRA and SITRA, Coimbatore, India, 20.1-20.10, 1987.

2. S.Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, Antibacterial Finishing of Cotton Fabrics, Abstract of Papers, 22nd Annual Technological Conference, SITRA, Coimbatore, India, 11-15, 1989.

3. S.Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, Self-Sterilisation of Fabrics Through Santimit, Resume of Papers, Textile Association of India, Chennai, India, 103-110, 1991.

4. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, A Novel Chemical Treatment for Enhancing Performance Characteristics of Textile Substrates, Abstract of Papers, The Institution of Engineers (India), Bangalore, India, 53, 1996.

5. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Investigation on Chemically Treated Yarns, Abstract of Papers, 26th Annual Technological Conference, SITRA, Coimbatore, India, 19-23, 1996.

6. S. Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, An Investigation of the Trichloroacetic acid – Methylene Chloride Treatment on the Morphology of Polyester Yarns, Resume of Papers, 37th Joint Technological Conference, Sponsored by ATIRA, SITRA, NITRA and BTRA, Mumbai, India, 335-355, 1996.

7. S.Rajendran, S.S. Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Effect of Trichloroaceticacid – Methylene Chloride (TCAMC) Reagent on Microstructure and Thermal Behaviour of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Type Polyester Yarns, 33rd Annual Convention of Chemists, Organised by Indian Chemical Society, Coimbatore, India, F3, 1996.

8. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Effect of TCAMC Reagent on Mechanical and Dyeing Properties of Natural and Regenerated Cellulosic Yarns, Resume of Papers, 38th Joint Technological Conference, Sponsored by, BTRA, NITRA SITRA and ATIRA, Ahemedabad, India, 153-161, 1997.

9. S.Rajendran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.P.Mishra, Properties of Chemically Treated Yarns, Resume of Papers, 39th Joint Technological Conference, Sponsored by ATIRA, BTRA, SITRA and NITRA, New Delhi, India, 145-152, 1998.

10. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Recent Developments in Textile Materials for Medical Applications, Proceedings, FiberMed 2000 Conference, Tampere, Finland, 23-41, 2000.

11. S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran, Challenges in Product Development for Medical Applications, T.Aoyagi, M.Igarashi and H.Nakamura, Proceedings, World Congress 2001: High Performance Textiles, Bolton, UK, 4-5 July 2001.

12. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Development of a Versatile Antimicrobial Finish for Textile Materials for Healthcare and Hygine Applications , Proceedings, Medical Textiles '99 Conference, 24-25 August, Bolton, UK, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Cambridge 2001, p.107-116.

13. S.Rajendran, Recent Research in Medical Textiles, The Textile Institute's AGM Lecture, Bolton 22 March, 2001.

14. S.Rajendran and S.C. Anand, Design and Development of Novel Structures for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers, Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), IFAI Expo 2002, Textile Technology Forum, Charlotte, North Carolina, 23 October 2002.

15. S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran, T.Aoyagi, M.Igarashi and H.Nakamura, Design and Development of Novel Knitted Structures for Medical Applications, World Congress – Knitting for 21st Century, UMIST, Manchester, 7-8 October 2002.

16. S.C.Anand and S.Rajendran, Textile Materials for Medical and Healthcare Industries, Leading Action for Textile Clothing and Foot wear Industries (LATCF), Conference proceedings, Westminster, London, 7-8 March 2002.

17. S.C.Anand and S.Rajendran, Development of Novel Structures for Woundcare, Technical Textiles at the Interface, TechniTex Faraday Partnership, Leeds, 6-7 November 2002.

18. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Development of Novel Bandages for Compression Therapy, Wounds UK 2002, Harrogate, 19-20 November 2002.

19. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Development of High Absorption and non-adherent dressing materials for wound management, 2nd International New Biomedical Materials Conference, Cardiff, 5-8 April 2003.

20. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Novel Two-In-One Dressings for Managing Chronic and Acute Wounds, Materials and Composites in Health and Wound Management Conference, Rossendale, 29-30 April 2003.

21. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Evaluation of Novel Bandages for Compression Therapy, Wounds UK 2003, Harrogate, 11-12 November 2003.

22. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Recent Advances in Textile Materials for Wound Management, 7th Asian Textile Conference, New Delhi, 1-3 December 2003.

23. S.Rajendran, Medical Textiles – An Overview and Recent Developments, XXI National Textile Technicians Congress and VII National Textile Industry Fair, II-International Symposium in Textile Engineering II Sientex, Natal, Brazil, 7-11 September, 2004.

24. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Development of Novel Textile Products for Venous Leg Ulcers Treatment, XXI National Textile Technicians Congress and VII National Textile Industry Fair, II-International Symposium in Textile Engineering II Sientex, Natal, Brazil, 7-11 September, 2004.

25. S.C.Anand and S.Rajendran, Design and Characterisation of Novel Medical Devices for Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment, Emerging Trends in Polymers and Textiles, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India, 7-8 January, 2005.

26. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Challenges into Development of Woundcare Medical Devices, FiberMed 06, Tampere, Finland, 7-9 June, 2006.

27. S.Pereira, S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and C.Wood, Development of Novel Three-dimensional Structures for Specific Textile Applications, FiberMed 06, Tampere, Finland, 7-9 June, 2006.

28. G.Lee, S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and I.Walker, Development of Odour / Volatile Molecule Adsorbent Materials for Healthcare, FiberMed 06, Tampere,

Finland, 7-9 June, 2006.

29. S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and A.J.Rigby, Nonwovens for Innovative Medical Devices, 6th Nonwovens Network Seminar - What’s Happening in Nonwovens, Bradford, 29-June, 2006.

30. S.Rajendran, Nonwovens Hygiene Products - What Fibres and What For?, Pre-conference Worshop, The Future of Nonwovens in Hygiene and Personal Care Products, Prague, Czech Republic, 12-December, 2006.

31. S.Rajendran, Medical Hygiene: Novel Medical Devices for the Elderly, The Future of Nonwovens in Hygiene and Personal Care Products, Prague, Czech Republic, 13 -14 December, 2006.

32. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Design and Development of Three-Dimensional Structures for Single-Layer Compression Therapy, MedTex07, Fourth International Conference and Exhibition on Healthcare and Medical Textiles, Bolton, UK, 16-18 July, 2007.

33. M. Joshi, R. Purwar, S. Wazed Ali and S.Rajendran, Antimicrobial Textiles for Health and Hygiene Applications based on Eco-friendly Natural Products, MedTex07, Fourth International Conference and Exhibition on Healthcare and Medical Textiles, Bolton, UK, 16-18 July, 2007.

34. S. Pereira, S.C. Anand, S. Rajendran and C. Wood, Empirical Modelling of Elastic Properties of Pressure Garments for Healthcare, MedTex07, Fourth International Conference and Exhibition on Healthcare and Medical Textiles, Bolton, UK, 16-18 July, 2007.

35. G.Lee, S.C.Anand S.Rajendran and I.Walker, Development of Odour / Volatile Molecule Adsorbent Materials for Healthcare, MedTex07, Fourth International Conference and Exhibition on Healthcare and Medical Textiles, Bolton, UK, 16-18 July, 2007.

36. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Enhancing Quality of Healthcare for the Elderly, Bolton Research Forum in Health and Social Care, Bolton, UK, 17 May, 2007.

37. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Do We Really Care for the Healthcare of the Elderly?, 3rd International Technical Textile Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 1 -2 December 2007.

38. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, A Birds Eye View of Healthcare and Medical Textiles, The XIth International Izmir Textile & Apparel Symposiums, Cesme-Izmir, Turkey, 26 – 29 October 2007.

39. S.Rajendran, Latest Developments in Medical Hygiene Applications, The Future of Sustainable Hygiene Products, Prague, Czech Republic, 13 -14 December, 2007.

40. S.Rajendran, The Future of Medical Fibres and Biomaterials for Healthcare and Hygiene Market, Hohenstein Future Textile Symposium - Successful Strategies for the World Markets: How to get in the Growing Health Market with Innovative Products, Hohenstein, Germany, 19 February, 2008.

41. S.Rajendran, Innovative Medical Fibres and Textile Medical Devices for Healthcare and Hygiene, EKOTEKS Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, 12 March, 2008.

42. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Insight into the Development of a Novel Single Layer Bandaging Regime for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers, 86th

Textile Institute’s World Conference, Hong Kong, 18 – 20 November 2008.

43. S.Rajendran, S.C.Anand and G.Lee, A Novel Single Layer 3D Spacer Bandage for Venous Leg Ulcer Management, Wounds UK, Harrogate, 10 – 11 November 2008.

44. S.Rajendran, S.C.Anand and A.Afifi, A Novel Concept for Designing a Single Layer Compression Bandage System for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers, Ambience 08, Boras, Sweden, 2 -3 June 2008.

45. S.Rajendran, S.C.Anand and G.Lee, Novel 3D Single-layer Compression Bandage System for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers, The Bolton Research Forum in Health and Social Care, Bolton, 30 June 2009.

46. S. Wazed Ali, S.Rajendran and M.Joshi, A Novel Layer-by-layer Self-assembly Nanocoating Technique for Imparting Antimicrobial Property toTextiles by Using Chitosan Nanoparticles, International Conference on Latest Advances in High Tech Textiles and Textile-Based Materials, Belgium, 23 -25 September 2009.

47. S. Wazed Ali, M.Joshi and S.Rajendran, Novel Self-assembled Antimicrobial Textile Coating Containing Chitosan Nanoparticles, AATCC International Conference, 20 May 2010.

48. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Insight into the Development of Antimicrobial Textiles, International Conference on Managing Innovation in Textiles, The Textile Institute, Manchester, 10 -11 June 2010.

49. S.Rajendran, Revolutionary Research on Venous Leg Ulcer Management at the University of Bolton, International Conference on Healthcare and Hygiene Textiles & Clothing, Coimbatore, India, 30 – 31 July 2010.

50. S.C.Anand, K.G.Karthick, S.Rajendran and A.Tracy, Development of an Advanced Personal Protection Equipment Garment for Protection against Slashes, International Conference on Healthcare and Hygiene Textiles & Clothing, Coimbatore, India, 30 – 31 July 2010.

51. S. Wazed Ali, M.Joshi and S.Rajendran, Aloe Vera – A Potential Eco-Friendly Biopolymer to Impart Antibacterial Activity to Healthcare and Hygiene Textiles, International Conference on Healthcare and Hygiene Textiles & Clothing, Coimbatore, India, 30 – 31 July 2010.

52. S.Rajendran, S. Wazed Ali and M.Joshi, Application of Solvent Systems to Modify the Structure of PET and thereby Imbuing Biopolymers for Imparting Antibacterial Activity, International Conference on Healthcare and Hygiene Textiles & Clothing, Coimbatore, India, 30 – 31 July 2010.

53. K. K Govarthanam S. C Anand, S. Rajendran and A. Tracey. Development of an Advanced Personal Protection Equipment Garment for Protection against Slashes, The Textile Institute Centenary Conference, 2nd and 4th November, Manchester 2010.

54. S. Rajendran, S.C Anand, G. Lee and C. Stephenson, A Novel odour-adsorbing Biopolymer Dressing for Managing Infected Wounds, The Textile Institute Centenary Conference, 2nd and 4th November, Manchester 2010.

55. S. Wazed Ali, M. Joshi and S. Rajendran. Novel Self-assembled Bioactive Coating on Textiles using Chitosan Nanoparticles, International Conference in Technical Textiles and Nonwovens (ICTN), 11th – 13th November, 2010, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India.

56. S.C. Anand and S. Rajendran, Development of 3D structures for venous leg ulcer management, 3rd World Conference on 3D Fabrics and Their Applications; Wuhan, China, 20th – 21st April 2011.

57. S Rajendran, S. Wazed Ali and M. Joshi, A Novel Technique to Imbue Antibacterial Biopolymers into Polyester Substrates, Research and Innovation Conference, Bolton, July 2011.

58. S. Rajendran, M. Uzun, S.C. Anand and T. Shah, Insight into the Development of Novel Multifunctional all-in-one Wound Dressings for Chronic Wounds, Research and Innovation Conference, Bolton, July 2012.

59. S.C. Anand, M. Uzun, T. Shah and S. Rajendran, Development of Composite Textile Structures for Wound Dressing Applications, MedTex 13, N.C. State University, Raleigh, U.S.A. 14th May 2013.

60. S.C. Anand, M. Uzun, T. Shah and S. Rajendran, Advances in Functional Textiles, Development of Composite Textile Structures for Wound Dressing Applications, Advances in Functional Textiles, Manchester, U.K. 25th July 2013.

61. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Bolton Healthcare Research and Product Development, Research and Innovation Conference, Bolton, July 2013.

62. M.K.Hasan, S.C.Anand and S.Rajendran, A Novel Approach to Improve the Lateral Area Wicking Property of All-in-one Smart Composite Dressings, Research and Innovation Conference, Bolton, June 2014.

63. S.Rajendran, Medical Devices Regulations and Clinical Trials, Conference on Advances in Textile Materials and Processes, Dr B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India, 29th October 2014.

Books

1. S.Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, Blend Analysis Techniques, SITRA Publication, 30, No.11, 1-13, 1985.

2. S.Rajendran, Use of Unconventional Fibres for the Manufacture of Fabrics (Chemical Study), UNDP/UNIDO, 1-43, 1991.

3. S.Sivakumaran, S.S.Ramasamy and S.Rajendran, Diversification and Improved Export Potential of Powerloom Fabrics, SITRA Publication, 37, 1-31, No.3, 1992.

4. S.Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, Blend Estimation Techniques Made Easy, SITRA Publication, 37, No.8, 1-36, 1992.

5. S.Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, Ready Reckoner to Convert Oven Dry Mass to Conditioned Dry Mass of Textile Materials, SITRA Publication, 38, No.1, 1-37, 1993.

6. S.Rajendran, T.V.Ratnam, and S.Sivakumaran, SANTIMIT: A Novel Two-in-One Hygiene Finish for Textiles, SITRA Publication, 41, No.6, 1-17, 1996.

7. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Developments in Medical Textiles, Textile Progress, P.W. Harrison (Editor), 1-42, Manchester, The Textile Institute, ISBN 1870372522, 2002.

8. S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical Textiles and Biomaterials for Healthcare, 1-508, Cambridge, Woodhead Publishing Limited, ISBN 1 85573 683 7, Washington DC, CRC Press, ISBN 0-8493 1780 0, 2006.

9. S.Rajendran (Editor), Advanced Textiles for Wound Care, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN: 978-1-84569-271-1, CRC Press LLC, Florida, ISBN: 978-1-4200-9489-3, 2009, 1-352.

10. S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical and Healthcare Textiles, 1-508, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN: 978-1-84569-224-7, 2010, 1-529.

11. S.Rajendran (Editor), Advanced Textiles for Wound Care - Second Edition, Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier,ISBN9780081021927(Paperback), ISBN9780081021934 (e-book), 2018, 1-606.

12. S.Rajendran (Guest Editor), Medical Textiles in Healthcare and Biomedical Devices, Special Issue, Indian J Fibre Text Res, ISSN: 0971-0426, 47(1), 2022 1-156.

Book Chapters

1. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Development of a Versatile Antimicrobial Finish for Textile Materials for Healthcare and Hygiene Applications, S.C.Anand (Editor), Medical Textiles, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Cambridge, ISBN 1 85573 494 X, 2001, 107-116.

2. S.Rajendran, Infection Control and Barrier Materials: An Overview, S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical Textiles and Biomaterials for Healthcare, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN 1 85573 683 7, Washington DC, CRC Press, ISBN 0-8493 1780 0, 2006, 131-135.

3. S.Rajendran, Bandaging and Pressure Garments: An Overview, S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical Textiles and Biomaterials for Healthcare, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN 1 85573 683 7, Washington DC, CRC Press, ISBN 0-8493 1780 0, 2006, 211-216.

4. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Evaluation of Pressure profile of Bandages Using Mannequin Leg, S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical Textiles and Biomaterials for Healthcare, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN 1 85573 683 7, Washington DC, CRC Press, ISBN 0-8493 1780 0, 2006, 233-242.

5. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Effect of Fibre Type and Structure in Designing Orthopaedic Wadding for the Treatment of Venous Leg ulcers, S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical Textiles and Biomaterials for Healthcare, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN 1 85573 683 7, Washington DC, CRC Press, ISBN 0-8493 1780 0, 2006, 243-255.

6. S.Rajendran and S C Anand, Medical Textile Devices for Healthcare and Medicine, V.K.Kothari (Editor), Progress in Textiles: Science & Technology, IAFL Publications, Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-901033-4-3, 2008, 231-272.

7. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Advanced Textiles for Wound Compression, S.Rajendran (Editor), Advanced Textiles for Wound Care, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN: 978-1-84569-271-1, CRC Press LLC, Florida, ISBN: 978-1-4200-9489-3, 2009, 153-175.

8. M.Joshi, R.Purwar, S.W.Ali and S.Rajendran, Antimicrobial Textiles for Health and Hygiene Applications Based on Eco-friendly Natural Products, S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical and Healthcare Textiles,Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN: 978-1-84569-224-7, 2010, 84-92.

9. G.Lee, S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and I.Walker, Development of Odour (Volatile Molecule) Adsorbent Materials for Healthcare, S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical and Healthcare Textiles, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN: 978-1-84569-224-7, 2010, 206-214.

10. S.Pereira, S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and C.Wood, Emprical Modelling of Elastic Properties of Pressure Garments, S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical and Healthcare Textiles, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN: 978-1-84569-224-7, 2010, 309-322.

11. S.Rajendran, Infection Control and Barrier Materials: An Overview, S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical and Healthcare Textiles, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN: 978-1-84569-224-7, 2010, 3-6.

12. S.Rajendran, Implantable Materials: An Overview, S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical and Healthcare Textiles, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN: 978-1-84569-224-7, 2010, 329-333.

13. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Development of Three-dimensional Structures for Single-layer Compression Therapy, S.C.Anand, J.F.Kennedy, M.Miraftab and S.Rajendran (Editors), Medical and Healthcare Textiles, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN: 978-1-84569-224-7, 2010, 279-292.

14. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Hi-tech Textiles for Interactive Wound Therapies, Editor: V Bartels, Handbook of Medical Textiles, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN: ISBN 1 84569 691 3, 2011, 38-79.

15. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Woven Textiles for Medical Applications, Editor: K.Gandhi, Woven Textiles: Principles, Developments and Applications, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, ISBN:978 1 84569 930 7; 2012, 414-441.

16. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, High Performance Textiles for Wound Care, C.Lawrence (Editor), High Performance Textiles and Their Applications, Cambridge, Woodhead Publishing Limited, ISBN: 978 1 84569 180 6, 2014, 190-222.

17. S.Rajendran, S.C.Anand and A.J. Rigby, Textiles for Healthcare and Medical Applications, (Editor): R. Horrocks and S.C.Anand, Handbook of Technical Textiles, Vol 2, Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier, Cambridge, 135-167, 2016, ISBN: 9781782424659.

18. K G Karthick, S.C.Anand and S.Rajendran, Technical textiles for knife and slash resistance, (Editor): R. Horrocks and S.C.Anand, Handbook of Technical Textiles, Vol 2, Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier, Cambridge, 193-232, 2016, ISBN: 9781782424659.

19. S. Rajendran and S. C. Anand, Smart Textiles for Infection Control Management, L. van Langenhove (Editor), Advances in Smart Medical Textiles: Treatments and Health Monitoring, Woodhead Publishing Limited/Elsevier, 2016, 93-117, ISBN: 978 1 78242 379 9.

20. S. Wazed Ali, M. Joshi & S. Rajendran, S, Futuristic and sustainable use of chitosan nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents in textiles. Natural polymers: Derivatives, blends and composites, Vol 2, S. Ikram and S. Ahmed (Editors), Nova Publishers, New York, 2017, 217-226, ISBN: 978-1-53610-426-4.

21. S.Rajendran and S.C. Anand, Advanced Textiles for Wound Compression, Updated Chapter, S.Rajendran (Editor), Advanced Textiles for Wound Care - Second Edition, Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier, ISBN9780081021927(Paperback), ISBN9780081021934 (e-book), 2018, 169-193 .

22. R.Rathinamoorthy and S.Rajendran, Regulatory Bodies and Their Roles Associated with Medical Devices and Wound Dressings, S.Rajendran (Editor), Advanced Textiles for Wound Care - Second Edition, Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier, ISBN9780081021927(Paperback), ISBN9780081021934 (e-book), 2018, 423-461.

23. P.K. Sehgal, R. Sripriya, M. Senthilkumar and S.Rajendran, Drug Delivery Dressings, S.Rajendran (Editor), Advanced Textiles for Wound Care - Second Edition, Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier, ISBN9780081021927(Paperback), ISBN9780081021934 (e-book), 2018, 261-359 .

24. S.Rajendran and S.C.Anand, Woven Textiles for Medical Applications, Updated Chapter, K.Gandhi (Editor), Woven Textiles: Principles, Developments and Applications, Second Edition, Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier, Cambridge, 2018 (in Print).

Patents/Standards

1. An Improved Process for making Non-Degradable Cellulose/Blends, T.V.Ratnam, S.Sivakumaran and S.Rajendran, Indian Patent No.169938, 1992.

2. A Solvent Sizing Process for Improving the Mechanical Properties of Textile Materials and Textile Materials obtained thereby, Indra Doraiswamy, S.Rajendran and S.S.Ramasamy, Indian Patent, 191408, 2001.

3. Method for Quantitative Chemical Analysis of Mixtures of Polyester Fibres with Cotton or Regenerated Cellulose, Part 2: Trichloroacetic Acid/Methylene Chloride (TCAMC), Bureau of Indian Standards, IS 3416: Part 2, 1999.

4. Stretch Fabric Substrate for Medical Use, S.C.Anand, and S.Rajendran, Bolton Institute and T.Aoyagi, M.Igarashi and H.Nakamura, Alcare Company Ltd., Japan, Patent GB2405645, 2005, Patent US 7207962 B2, 2007.

5. Protective Fabrics, S.C.Anand, S.Rajendran and K.G.Karthick, GB 0816321.4; PCT/GB/2009/002131, 2009.

6. Wound Dressing for the Treatment of Wound Malodour, G.Lee, S.C.Anand and S.Rajendran; GB 2462678, 2010.

7. Method of Sanitising Textile Articles and the Like, R.Burnet, P. Parsons and K. Hingley, S.C.Anand, K.G.Karthick and S.Rajendran, GB 1320624.8, 2013.

8. Pressure Actuator, S.C.Anand and S.Rajendran; GB2473321; May 2015.