Handbook of natural fibres. Volume 1, Types, properties and factors affecting breeding and cultivation /
The Handbook of Natural Fibres, Second Edition, Volume One: Types, Properties and Factors Affecting Breeding and Cultivation covers every aspect of natural fibers, their breeding, cultivation, processing and applications. This volume features fundamental discussions of each fiber, covering different...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Duxford, United Kingdom :
Woodhead Publishing,
2020.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| 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, Second Edition, Volume One: Types, Properties and Factors Affecting Breeding and Cultivation covers every aspect of natural fibers, their breeding, cultivation, processing and applications. This volume features fundamental discussions of each fiber, covering different stages of breeding and cultivation. 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 natural fibers are covered in this book, including cotton, jute, kenaf, flax, hemp, sisal, ramie, curaua, pineapple, bamboo, coir, sheep wool, and more.- Provides detailed instructions for how to carry out the latest scientific methods for identifying natural fibers- Explains properties of natural fibers that will be of interest to readers in growth fields like biocomposites and nanofibers- Includes a rare overview of emerging natural fibers and their uses, along with sources of further information. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 9780128206669 0128206667 |