Polyolefin fibres : industrial and medical applications /
Polyolefin Fibres: Structure, Properties and Industrial Applications, Second Edition, explores one of the most widely used commercial polymers. These versatile fibers are durable, chemically resistant, lightweight, economical and functional. Polyolefin Fibers provides a comprehensive review of the s...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Duxford :
Woodhead Pub Ltd,
[2017]
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
| Series: | Textile Institute book series.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Polyolefin Fibres: Structure, Properties and Industrial Applications, Second Edition, explores one of the most widely used commercial polymers. These versatile fibers are durable, chemically resistant, lightweight, economical and functional. Polyolefin Fibers provides a comprehensive review of the structure and properties of this group of fibers, together with methods to improve the functionality of polyolefins and their range of applications. Part I covers the structure and properties of polyolefin fibers, incorporating a new chapter on environmental aspects of polyolefin use. Part II discusses means of improving the functionality of polyolefins. A final group of chapters addresses how polyolefin fibers can be incorporated into specific textile applications such as automotive, geotextile, biomedical and hygiene products. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, the book is a quintessential reference for textile technologists, fiber scientists and yarn and fabric. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780081012512 0081012519 |