
Handbook of Natural Fibres
Volume 2: Processing and Applications
- 752 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Handbook of Natural Fibres
Volume 2: Processing and Applications
About this book
The Handbook of Natural Fibres: Volume Two, Processing and Applications, Second Edition provides detailed coverage of the latest processing techniques and industrial applications of a wide range of natural fibers. Natural fibrous resources, both lignocellulosic and protein ones, are renewable, biodegradable, and nontoxic, making them an important source of sustainable textile solutions. A broad range of sources of natural fibers are covered in the book, including flax, hemp, bast, jute, coir, linen, cotton and silk. This wealth of expert information provides a uniquely detailed reference for the processing, characterization, selection and application of natural fibers.- Connects natural fibers to a wide range of industries, including construction, automotive, packaging and medical- Helps readers appraise natural fibers on the basis of their mechanical, electrokinetic, antimicrobial or flame retardant qualities- Provides a rare glimpse of emerging manufacturing methods for silk
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- The Textile Institute Book Series
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Part One. Processing techniques for natural fibres
- Part Two. Applications and case studies for natural fibres
- Index