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Fibre science and technology /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ghosh, Premamoy (Author)
Corporate Author: McGraw-Hill Companies
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2004]
Edition:First edition.
Series:McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Subjects:
Fibrous composites > Materials.
Fibers > Materials.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • A. Dedication
  • B. About the author
  • C. Preface
  • 1. Basic concepts and characteristics of fibres
  • Introduction
  • Some basic concepts
  • Structural attributes of fibres
  • Fibre characteristics
  • Dimensional and related attributes
  • Spirality, crimp and surface features
  • External plasticization
  • Cross-linkage
  • Strength balance
  • Flaws distributed along the length of a fibre
  • Flaws distributed over the cross-section
  • Bending stiffness
  • Mechanical properties
  • Thermal character
  • Photostability
  • Chemical action
  • Insulation character
  • References
  • 2. Natural fibres
  • Introduction
  • Natural fibres of vegetable origin
  • The seed and fruit fibres
  • The bast fibres
  • Physical modifications of cotton and jute
  • Chemical treatment/modification of cotton and jute
  • Natural fibres of animal origin
  • Silk
  • Natural mineral fibre
  • References
  • 3. Man-made fibres
  • Introduction
  • Orientational effect
  • Spinning
  • Semi-synthetic fibres from cellulose
  • Regenerated protein fibres
  • Synthetic fibres
  • References
  • 4. Miscellaneous aspects of fibre technology
  • Polymer modification for achieving enhanced property range, biodegradability or bioresistane
  • Pollution control imperatives
  • Scope for diversified end uses and applications
  • Biodegradable block copolymers
  • Thermo-mechanical modification
  • Surface modification of fibres, through plasma processes
  • Dyeing the dyeability of fibres, yarns and fabrics
  • References
  • 5. Composites: unique blends providing modern structural materials
  • Introduction
  • Organic matrix composites
  • Inorganic matrix composites
  • Fibre reinforced plastic (frp) composites
  • Mixing and manipulation
  • High performance composites
  • References
  • A. Selected reading references.