Polyesters and Polyamides (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles) - Hardcover

B L Deopura

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845692985 ISBN 13: 9781845692988

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Polyester and polyamide continue to account for the vast amount of synthetic fibre usage. Current developments are leading to continued improvements in the properties and performance of these fibres. This important book begins with a review of the chemical and physical properties of each fibre and their manufacture. Part 2 analyses how the functionality of polyester and polyamides can be improved. The final sequence of chapters provides examples of how the fibres are used in applications such as sports and automotive products. This book is an essential reference for anyone involved in the research or development of polyester and polyamide fibres.

Key Features: reviews the chemical and physical properties of each fibre and their manufacture; analyses how the functionality of polyester and polyamides can be improved; provides examples of how the fibres are used in applications.

Contents: Part 1 Polyester and polyamide fundamentals: Polyester resins; Polyamide fibres; Manufacture of polyester fibres; Manufacture of polyamide fibres; Poly (lactic acid) fibres (PLA); Environmental impact of polyester and polyamide textiles. Part 2 Improving functionality of polyesters and polyamides: Specialty fibres from polyester and polyamides; Property enhancement through blending; Weaving technology for manufacturing high performance fabrics; Advances in coloration of polyester textiles; Flame retardant polyester and polyamide textiles; Advances in functional finishes for polyester and polyamide textiles; The impact of nanotechnology on polyester and polyamides. Part 3 Applications of fibrous polyesters and polyamides: Polyester fibre-apparel applications; Medical applications; Sports applications; Automotive applications; Applications of polyesters and polyamides in civil engineering.

About this title

About the Author

Professor B L Deopura, Dr R Alagirusamy, Dr M Josh and Dr B Gupta all work within the Department of Textile Technology in the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology.

From the Back Cover

Polyesters and polyamides remain the most used group of synthetic fibres. This authoritative book reviews methods of their production, ways of improving their functionality and their wide range of applications.

The first part of the book describes raw materials and manufacturing processes, including environmental issues. Part two considers ways of improving the functionality of polyester and polyamide fibres, including blending, weaving, coloration and other finishing techniques as well as new techniques such as nanotechnology. The final part of the book reviews the range of uses of these important fibres, from apparel and sportswear to automotive, medical and civil engineering applications.

With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Polyesters and polyamides will be a standard reference for all those using this important group of fibres.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845692985
• ISBN 13: 9781845692988
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 632
• Editor: B L Deopura, R Alagirusamy, M Joshi