Buch, Englisch, 838 Seiten, Format (B × H): 130 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 1344 g
Buch, Englisch, 838 Seiten, Format (B × H): 130 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 1344 g
ISBN: 978-0-12-818398-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology
Zielgruppe
<p>Engineers and material scientists working with natural fibres, in industries including apparel, automotive, sporting goods, and construction. Researchers in the field of natural fibres and related products</p>
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
1A Introduction to natural textile fibres 1B World natural fibre production and employment
Part One Fundamentals: Types of fibre, properties, identification and testing 2 Bast fibres: jute 3 Bast fibres: ramie 4 Bast fibres: kenaf 5A Bast fibres: flax 5B Bast fibres: hemp cultivation and production 6 Abaca: cultivation, obtaining fibre and potential uses 7 Bamboo fibre 8 Coconut fibre: its structure, properties and applications 9 Wool fibres 10 Mohair, cashmere and other animal hair fibres 11 Silk fibres e structure, properties and applications 12 Fibre plants of arid regions of North Africa 13 Mineral fibres: basalt 14 Identification of natural textile fibres 15 Testing of natural textile fibres
Part Two Improving natural fibre production through breeding and cultivation 16 Cotton breeding 17 Developments in fibrous flax and linseed breeding and cultivation 18 Prevention of fungi and bacteria growth in natural fibres 19 Wild silks: their entomological aspects and their textile applications 20 New emerging natural fibres and relevant sources of information