Identification of Textile Fibres (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

ISBN 10: 1439801142 / ISBN 13: 9781439801147

Published by CRC Press, 2009

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Title: Identification of Textile Fibres (Woodhead ...

Publisher: CRC Press

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

Identifying fibers involves observing the physical and chemical properties of the fiber for which there are a wide diversity of instruments available. This book provides a comprehensive review of fiber structure, the diversity of instruments available to identify fibers, and applications for a range of industries. The first part examines the main fibers, their structure, and characteristics. It then focuses on methods of fiber identification, ranging from microscopic to DNA analysis. In includes coverage of specific applications, including how textiles are identified in forensic investigations.

About the Author:

Max Houck is the Director of the Forensic Science Initiative and Director of Forensic Business Development at West Virginia University. He has published numerous articles and several books in related fields and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Forensic Sciences and the Journal of Forensic Identification.