Handbook of Natural Fibres: Volume 2: Processing and Applications

by Ryszard M. Kozlowski (Editor)

Overview

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 indispensable 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.Part one reviews processing techniques for natural fibres. Silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture are discussed, as well as techniques to improve the flame retardancy of natural fibres and chemical treatments to improve natural fibre properties. Ultraviolet-blocking properties, enzymatic treatment, and electrokinetic properties are also discussed. Part two goes on to investigate applications of natural fibres, including automotive applications, geotextiles, paper and packaging, and natural fibre composites (NFCs) for the construction and automotive industries. The use of flax and hemp, textiles made from jute and coir, antimicrobial natural fibres, and biomimetic textile materials are also considered, before a final discussion of enhancing consumer demand for natural textile fibres.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the two volumes of the Handbook of natural fibres are essential texts for professionals and academics in textile science and technology. - 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780857095510
Publisher:	Woodhead Publishing, Limited
Publication date:	09/21/2012
Series:	The Textile Institute Book Series , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	544
File size:	11 MB
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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, Scientific Advisor to the Institute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes, and Doctor Honoris Causa of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ibarra, Ecuador. Professor Koz?owski is also Coordinator of both ESCORENA (the European System of Cooperative Research Networks in Agriculture and the FAO/ESCORENA European Cooperative Research Network on Flax and other Bast Plants. He is the author/co-author of over 300 publications, including 26 books and 25 patents.

Table of Contents

Dedication Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles Part I: Processing techniques for natural fibres Chapter 1: Silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture Abstract: 1.1 Introduction to silk and the silk industry 1.2 Types of silk and their importance 1.3 The silk industry 1.4 Post-cocoon technology 1.5 Silk reeling technology 1.6 Silk fabric manufacture 1.7 Spun silk production and manufacture 1.8 Future trends in natural silk production 1.9 Sources of further information and advice 1.10 Acknowledgements Chapter 2: Improving the flame retardancy of natural fibres Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Key issues in flame retardancy of natural fibres and lignocellulosic textiles 2.3 Flammability and flame retardancy of some natural fibres and textiles 2.4 Methods of improving flame retardancy in natural fibres 2.5 Future trends 2.6 Sources of further information and advice 2.7 Conclusions Chapter 3: Improving the properties of natural fibres by chemical treatments Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Wool 3.3 Silk 3.4 Other protein fibres 3.5 Cotton 3.6 Other vegetable fibres 3.7 Future trends 3.8 Acknowledgements 3.10 Appendix: abbreviations Chapter 4: Ultraviolet-blocking properties of natural fibres Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 UV protection by textiles 4.3 Properties of natural fibres 4.4 Methods of improving the ultraviolet properties of natural fibres 4.5 Future trends 4.6 Conclusion Chapter 5: Enzymatic treatment of natural fibres Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Key principles of enzyme treatment of natural fibres 5.3 Main types of enzyme treatments for natural fibres 5.4 Future trends 5.5 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 6: Electrokinetic properties of natural fibres Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Key principles of electrokinetic properties of natural fibres 6.3 Applications 6.32 Cotton 6.4 Future trends 6.5 Conclusion 6.6 Sources of further information and advice 6.8 Appendix: symbols and abbreviations Part II: Applications of natural fibres and case studies Chapter 7: Natural fibres for automotive applications Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Natural fibre-reinforced composites 7.3 Environmental aspects of natural fibres in automotive applications 7.4 Processing technologies for natural fibre composites 7.5 End-of-life vehicles (ELVs) and environmental pressures 7.6 Design for recycling (DFR) 7.7 Future trends 7.8 Acknowledgements Chapter 8: Natural fibre composites (NFCs) for construction and automotive industries Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Natural fibre composites (NFCs) 8.3 Natural fibre reinforcement forms for green composites 8.4 NFC manufacturing methods 8.5 Quality assurance and testing 8.6 NFCs for building and automotive industries 8.7 Conclusions 8.8 Acknowledgements Chapter 9: Natural fibres for geotextiles Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Natural vegetable fibres for geotextiles 9.3 Types of geosynthetics and their composition 9.4 Important characteristic properties of geotextiles 9.5 The market for natural fibre geotextiles 9.6 Functional requirements of geosynthetic materials 9.7 Primary uses for geotextiles 9.8 Applications of geotextiles 9.9 Future trends 9.10 Conclusions Chapter 10: The use of flax and hemp for textile applications Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Types of flax used for textile applications 10.3 Applications and examples 10.4 Future trends 10.5 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 11: The application of flax and hemp seeds in food, animal feed and cosmetics production Abstract: 11.1 Introduction to flax and hemp seeds 11.2 Flax-and hemp-related food products 11.3 Flax seed in animal nutrition 11.4 Health effects of flax and hemp products 11.5 Regulatory issues and sources of information on flax 11.6 Conclusions Chapter 12: Natural fibres for paper and packaging Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Natural fibres for paper and packaging 12.3 Pulp and paper processes 12.4 Applications of natural fibres for paper and packaging 12.

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Provides fundamental discussions on a wide range of fibers, covering the latest processing practice and industrial applications