Mehta Lab
@ West Virginia University
Peer-reviewed Journal Papers
Mehta, S., Holaskova, I. and Walker M. Tactile Sensitivity alter Textile Touch Perception. PLOS ONE*, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308957
McCay, J. and Mehta, S. Microfiber Pollution: Sources, Formation, Environmental Toxicity and Impact on Human Health. Sustainability, 2024, 16, 3077-3102. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16073077.
Mehta, S. Biodegradable Textile Polymers: A review of current Scenario and Future Opportunities. Environmental Technology Review, 2023, 6, 441-457. https://doi.org/10.1080/21622515.2023.2227391.
Mehta, S. & MacGillivray, M. Aromatherapy in textiles: A scientific analysis of the therapeutic benefits of aromatic textiles. Advances of Medical Textiles, 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/textiles2010003
Mehta, S. An Experimental investigation on Optimizing Liquid Repellency of Fluorochemical Urethane Finish and Its Effect on Physical Properties of Polyester/Cotton Blended Fabric. Fibers, 2020. https://doi.org/10.3390/fib8120072
Mehta, S. Optimization of Fluorochemical Finish Concentration based on liquid repellency effect and its influence on physical properties of 100% Cotton Fabric. AATCC Journal of Research, 2018. 5(5), 15-22. DOI: 10.14504/ajr.5.5.3
Mehta, S., & MacGillivray, M. Analysis of Stress Relief Effect by use of Aroma-therapeutic Textiles. AATCC Journal of Research, 2016. 3(5), 38-44. DOI:10.14504/ajr.3.5.4
Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings (selected)
Mehta, S. (2024) Textile Recycling for Circularity: A Hope or Hype. International Association of Textile and Apparel. (Accepted)
Mehta, S. (2024) Microfiber Pollution: A Threat to Public Health and Ecological Equilibrium. International Association of Textile and Apparel. (Accepted)
Mehta, S. (2024) Mechanical upcycling of cotton waste using additive manufacturing- A forward step to a circular economy and a sustainable future. International Association of Textile and Apparel, Baltimore, MD. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.17059
Mehta, S., and McCay, J!. (2024). Can biodegradable textiles lead us to a hopeful path of a sustainable textile industry? – A review. International Association of Textile and Apparel, Baltimore, MD. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.17069
Mehta, S., and McCay, J!. (2023). Designing Personal Protective Equipment for Pesticide Applicators in India Using a Human-Centered Design Approach. International Association of Textile and Apparel, Baltimore, MD. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.17064
Mehta, S., and Ghalachayan, A., (2023) An exploratory investigation of the optimum concentration of carbon source for the growth of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC). International Association of Textile and Apparel, Baltimore, MD. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.17071
Mehta, S. (2023). Multimodal sensory analysis of 3D fabric haptics. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference, Greenville, SC.
Mehta, S., and Massoudi, M. (2023). Personal Protective Equipment for Pesticide Applicators using Human-Centered Approach. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference, Greenville, SC.
Mehta, S., and MacGillivray, M. Increasing functionality of textiles with beta-cyclodextrin based Aromatherapeutic textiles as an example. 2017. AATCC international conference proceedings. NC