Journal Articles
Prajapati, C, Smith, E, Kane, F, Shen, J (2022)
New approaches for textile colouration and surface pattern using enzyme-based biotechnology,
Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice, 11(3), pp.213-236, ISSN: 2051-1787. DOI:
10.1080/20511787.2022.2151276.
Prajapati, C, Smith, E, Kane, F, Shen, J (2021) Enzyme-catalysed textile coloration and surface patterning,
Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of World Textiles, 4.
Prajapati, C, Smith, E, Kane, F, Shen, J (2018)
Selective enzymatic modification of wool/polyester blended fabrics for surface patterning,
Journal of Cleaner Production, 211, pp.909-921, ISSN: 0959-6526. DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.11.079.
Prajapati, CD, Smith, E, Kane, F, Shen, J (2018)
Laccase-catalysed coloration of wool and nylon,
Coloration Technology, ISSN: 1472-3581. DOI:
10.1111/cote.12350.
Shen, J, Smith, E, Chizyuka, M,
Prajapati, C (2017)
Development of durable shrink-resist coating of wool with sol-gel polymer processing,
Fibers and Polymers, 18(9), pp.1769-1779, ISSN: 1229-9197. DOI:
10.1007/s12221-017-7294-5.
Prajapati, CD, Smith, E, Kane, F, Shen, J (2017) Enzyme catalysed coloration and surface patterning,
International Dyer, 202(3), pp.59-61, ISSN: 0020-658X.
Conferences
Shen, J, Akonda, M, Smith, E,
Prajapati, C (2025)
Development of biotechnology for recycling and reuse of wool blended textile waste materials. In
International Textile and Colour Conference 2025 (ITCC 2025), University of Leeds.
Shen, J, Akonda, M, Smith, E, Prajapati, C (Accepted for publication) Development of enzyme-based bioprocesses for recycling and reuse of wool blended fabrics to support textiles industry transition to a circular system [Abstract]. In 12th International Conference on Fiber and Polymer Biotechnology (IFPB 2024); 12th International Conference on Fiber and Polymer Biotechnology (IFPB 2024), Boras, Sweden.
Shen, J,
Prajapati, C, Smith, E (2024)
Development of enzyme-based biotechnology to support the wool industry transition to a circular system [Abstract]. In
3rd Biomass Biorefinery Network Conference: Biorefining - Clean growth - Net Zero; 3rd Biomass Biorefinery Network Conference: Biorefining - Clean growth - Net Zero, Sheffield, UK.
Prajapati, C, Netithammakorn, N, Smith, E, Shen, J (2024)
Enzyme-based textile coloration [Abstract]. In
Biocolours 2024, Helsinki, Finland.
Prajapati, C (2022) Fashion and Textile Recycling: Challenges and Opportunities. In
BNP Paribas Network of Experts in Sustainability Transitions (NEST), Campus BNP Paribas, Paris.
Prajapati, C, Shen, J, Smith, E, Kane, F (2019)
Enzymes: Old tools, new possibilities. In
RSA Leicestershire & Rutland: Make Fashion Circular, De Montfort University.
Shen, J,
Prajapati, C, Smith, E, Kane, F (2018) Enzyme-based Biotechnology for Textile Coloration and Surface Pattern. In
91st Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC 2018) Integrating Design with Sustainable Technology, Leeds, UK,ISBN: 9781713834441.
Shen, J,
Prajapati, C, Smith, E, Kane, F (2018) Enzyme-based Biotechnology for Textile Coloration and Surface Patterning. In
18th World Textile Conference (AUTEX 2018), Istanbul, Turkey,ISBN: 9781510880061.
Prajapati, C, Smith, E, Kane, F, Shen, J (2016) Biotechnology for Textile Coloration and Surface Pattern. In
The Emperors New Clothes, University of Leeds, UK.
Prajapati, C, Shen, J, Smith, E, Kane, F (2015) Laccase-catalysed colouration for textile fibres. In
The 13th International Wool Research Conference AATCC Sustainability Symposium, Hangzhou, China.
Prajapati, C, Smith, E, Kane, F, Shen, J (2014) Enzyme processing technology to generate textile surface patterning. In
Transition Re-Thinking Textiles and Surfaces Conference, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield,ISBN: 978-1-86218-127-4.
Prajapati, C, Smith, E, Kane, F, Shen, J (2014) An investigation into enzyme processing technology to generate textile surface patterning. In
8th International Conference on Polymer and Fibre Biotechnology, Braga, Portugal.
Chapters
Kane, F, Shen, J, Morgan, L,
Prajapati, C, Tyrer, J, Smith, E (2020)
Innovative technologies for sustainable textile coloration, patterning, and surface effects. In Muthu, SS and Gardetti, MA (ed)
Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry, Springer, Cham, pp.99-127, ISBN: 9783030385446. DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-38545-3_4.
