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Photochromism is a fascinating phenomenon which has attracted much commercial interest for applications including sunglasses, optical devices such as memories and switches, and security printing. Photochromic textile is an exciting new application due to its implications for fashion and UV protection. This book explores the phenomenon of photochromism, its application in textiles and ways of improving the performance and durability of photochromic fabrics.

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Marzieh Parhizkar, PhD: Studied Materials Engineering at Deakin University, Geelong, Australia, MSC and BSc: Studied Textile Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) and Yazd University, respectively. Postdoctoral research fellow at Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.

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