
- 500 pages
- English
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Absorbent Technology
About this book
This publication discusses the theoretical aspects of absorbency as well as the structure, properties and performance of materials. The chapters are arranged in an approach for the reader to advance progressively through fundamental theories of absorbency to more practical aspects of the technology. Topics covered include scientific principles of absorbency and structure property relationships; material technology including super absorbents, non-woven, natural and synthetic fibres and surfactants; absorbency measurement techniques and technology perspective. The reader is provided with current status information on technology and is also informed on important developments within the field.
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright page
- Preface
- List of Contributors
- Introduction
- Chapter I: Porous Structure and Liquid Flow Models
- Chapter II: Surface Tension and Surface Energy
- Chapter III: Fluid Absorption in High Bulk Nonwovens
- Chapter IV: Introduction to Computational Modeling and Its Applications in Absorbent Technology
- Chapter V: The Role of Surfactants
- Chapter VI: Fibers and Fibrous Materials
- Chapter VII: Cross-Linked Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives
- Chapter VIII: Synthetic Superabsorbents
- Chapter IX: Polymer Grafted Cellulose and Starch
- Chapter X: Nonwovens in Absorbent Materials
- Chapter XI: Measurement Techniques for Absorbent Materials and Products
- Chapter XII: Products and Technology Perspective
- Subject Index
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