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Overview

Chi-wai Kan is affiliated with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in China and has a research portfolio focused primarily on Engineering and Materials Science. Their work spans various subfields, including Building and Construction, Polymers and Plastics, Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Their research topics cover diverse areas such as Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers, Textile Materials and Evaluations, Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications, Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials, Microplastics and Plastic Pollution, Color Science and Applications, and Color Perception and Design.

Chi-wai Kan has contributed to multiple scientific publications, including recent papers such as:

  • Radiative Cooling Nanofabric for Personal Thermal Management, 2022, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Review on Development and Application of 3D-Printing Technology in Textile and Fashion Design, 2022, Coatings
  • Future Trend in Wearable Electronics in the Textile Industry, 2021, Applied Sciences
  • Drug delivery system of dual-responsive PF127 hydrogel with polysaccharide-based nano-conjugate for textile-based transdermal therapy, 2020, Carbohydrate Polymers
  • Reusable Face Masks as Alternative for Disposable Medical Masks: Factors that Affect their Wear-Comfort, 2020, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Frequent co-authors in their research collaborations include Wenyi Wang, Cheng Hao Lee, Yiu Lun Alan Tang, Yanming Wang, and Rattanaphol Mongkholrattanasit.

Chi-wai Kan regularly publishes in journals such as Fibers and Polymers, Cellulose, Coatings, Polymers, and Coloration Technology. Their publication record includes 15 papers in Fibers and Polymers and notable contributions to Cellulose and Coatings journals.

They have also authored book chapters, notably contributing to "Current Perspectives on Chemical Sciences Vol. 4," published by Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International) in 2020.

Best Publications

  • Dual-responsive (pH/temperature) Pluronic F-127 hydrogel drug delivery system for textile-based transdermal therapy

    Sudipta Chatterjee;Patrick Chi leung Hui;Chi wai Kan;Wenyi Wang

  • Thermoresponsive Hydrogels and Their Biomedical Applications: Special Insight into Their Applications in Textile Based Transdermal Therapy

    Sudipta Chatterjee;Patrick Chi Leung Hui;Chi Wai Kan

  • Surface properties of low-temperature plasma treated wool fabrics

    Chi Wai Kan;K. Chan;C. W.M. Yuen;M. H. Miao

  • A new modified laser pretreatment for porcelain zirconia bonding

    Dan Liu;Jukka P. Matinlinna;James Kit Hon Tsoi;Edmond H.N. Pow

  • A Review on Development and Applications of Bio-Inspired Superhydrophobic Textiles

    Ishaq Ahmad;Chi Wai Kan

  • Using atmospheric pressure plasma for enhancing the deposition of printing paste on cotton fabric for digital ink-jet printing

    Chi Wai Kan;C. W.M. Yuen;W. Y. Tsoi

  • Effects of TiO2 and curing temperatures on flame retardant finishing of cotton

    Chin Kuen Poon;Chi Wai Kan

  • Wrinkle-resistant finishing of cotton fabric with BTCA - the effect of co-catalyst:

    YL Lam;CW Kan;Cwm Yuen

  • Low Temperature Plasma on Wool Substrates: The Effect of the Nature of the Gas

    C.W. Kan;K. Chan;C.W.M. Yuen;M.H. Miao

  • Chemical Silver Plating on Cotton and Polyester Fabrics and its Application on Fabric Design

    S. Q. Jiang;E. Newton;C. W.M. Yuen;Chi Wai Kan

  • Influence of atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on various fibrous materials: Performance properties and surface adhesion analysis

    S. Y. Cheng;C. W.M. Yuen;Chi Wai Kan;K. K.L. Cheuk

  • Using atmospheric pressure plasma treatment for treating grey cotton fabric.

    Chi-Wai Kan;Chui-Fung Lam;Chee-Kooi Chan;Sun-Pui Ng

  • Chemical silver plating and its application to textile fabric design

    S. Q. Jiang;E. Newton;C. W. M. Yuen;C. W. Kan

  • Influence of surface treatment on the electroless nickel plating of textile fabric

    C. W.M. Yuen;S. Q. Jiang;Chi Wai Kan;W. S. Tung

  • Technical study of the effect of CO2 laser surface engraving on the colour properties of denim fabric

    Chi Wai Kan;C. W.M. Yuen;C. W. Cheng

  • Developments in functional finishing of cotton fibres – wrinkle-resistant, flame-retardant and antimicrobial treatments

    Yin Ling Lam;Chi Wai Kan;Chun Wah Marcus Yuen

  • Corilagin is a potent inhibitor of NF-kappaB activity and downregulates TNF-alpha induced expression of IL-8 gene in cystic fibrosis IB3-1 cells.

    Roberto Gambari;Monica Borgatti;Ilaria Lampronti;Enrica Fabbri

  • Evaluation of water absorption and transport property of fabrics

    Ka Po Maggie Tang;Chi Wai Kan;Jin Tu Fan

  • Cosmetic textiles with biological benefits: gelatin microcapsules containing vitamin C.

    Shuk Yan Cheng;Marcus Chun Wah Yuen;Chi Wai Kan;Kevin Ka Leung Cheuk

  • Unlocking Double Redox Reaction of Metal–Organic Framework for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Battery

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  • Effect of zinc oxide on flame retardant finishing of plasma pre-treated cotton fabric

    Y. L. Lam;C. W. Kan;C. W. M. Yuen

Frequent Co-Authors

Jintu Fan
Jintu Fan Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Ping-Chung Leung
Ping-Chung Leung Chinese University of Hong Kong
Roberto Gambari
Roberto Gambari University of Ferrara
Xiaoming Tao
Xiaoming Tao Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Wai Keung Wong
Wai Keung Wong Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Wai-Yeung Wong
Wai-Yeung Wong Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Menghe Miao
Menghe Miao Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
John H. Xin
John H. Xin Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Hu
Hong Hu Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jukka Pekka Matinlinna
Jukka Pekka Matinlinna University of Hong Kong

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