Handbook of Natural Fibres: Volume 2: Processing and Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles) (The Textile Institute Book Series) - Hardcover

Ryszard M. Kozlowski

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845696980 ISBN 13: 9781845696986

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Growing awareness of environmental issues has led to increasing demand for goods produced from natural products, including natural fibres. The two-volume Handbook of natural fibres is an indispensible tool in understanding the diverse properties and applications of these important materials. Volume 2: Processing and applications focuses on key processing techniques for the improvement and broader application of natural fibres.

Key Features: focuses on key processing techniques for the improvement and broader application of natural fibres; reviews processing techniques for natural fibres, including silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture; discusses ultraviolet-blocking properties, enzymatic treatment, and alectrokinetic properties, among other topics.

Contents: Part 1 Processing techniques for natural fibres: Silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture; Improving the flame retardancy of natural fibres; Improving the properties of natural fibres by chemical treatments; Ultraviolet-blocking properties of natural fibres; Enzymatic treatment of natural fibres; Electrokinetic properties of natural fibres. Part 2 Applications of natural fibres and case studies: Natural fibres for automotive applications; Natural fibre composites (NFCs) for construction and automotive industries; Natural fibres for geotextiles; The use of flax and hemp for textile applications; The application of flax and hemp seeds in food, animal feed and cosmetics production; Natural fibres for paper and packaging; Environmental textiles from jute and coir; Antimicrobial natural fibres; Biomimetics and textile materials; Enhancing consumer demand for natural textile fibres.

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About the Author

Professor Ryszard M. Kozlowski is the award-winning former Director of the Polish Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Textile Institute, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Natural Fibres and Coordinator of the FAO/ESCORENA European Cooperative Research Network on Flax and other Bast Plants.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845696980
• ISBN 13: 9781845696986
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 544
• Editor: Ryszard M. Kozlowski