Advances in Silk Research

1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-93-85059-21-6
Verlag: WOODHEAD PUB INDIA

Buch, Englisch, 268 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Reihe: Woodhead Publishing India in T

The book comprehensively reviews the significant researches in silk during the millennium. Silk known as the queen of textiles is a fibre, has unique properties which have been well explored and exploited for varied applications. The primary objective of writing this book is to create an awareness of the researches in the area and stimulate the readers to explore more about the fibre. It would be very useful to students for carrying out their project work, scholars and researchers in carrying out research in such an interesting area. The topics discussed herein are varied and cover a broad range like application of natural dyes on silk, study of specific properties which have not been explored earlier, etc. Propreties of silk blends have been discussed. Different varieties of silk have been explored which include some non mulberry silk varieties and also spider silk. It is hoped that the book would provide useful reading and promote further research in the area. It is deemed a privilege to duly acknowledge the researchers whose noteworthy contributions have been included in the book. Suggestions are invited to further enhance the quality of the book.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gokarneshan, N.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Operations Research
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensforschung

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. N. Gokarneshan was born in the year 1964. He got his degree in textile engineering from karnatak university, post graduation from Bangalore university, and doctorate from anna university. He had a stint of about 8 years in textile industry and remaining years in teaching. He has published more than 100 papers including a number of scholarly reviews in various leading journals and presented some papers in conferences. He has authored 9 books. He has also completed some sponsored projects. He is recipient of a number of recognitions and rewards for his contributions in the field. He is presently working as professor and head at the park college of engineering and technology, Coimbatore.