Handbook of natural fibres. Volume 2, Processing and applications /
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, biode...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Duxford, United Kingdom :
Woodhead Publishing is an imprint of Elsevir,
[2020]
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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: | 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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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780128190708 0128190701 |