Industrial Applications of Natural Fibres: Structure, Properties and Technical Applications

by Editor: Jö; rg Mü; ssig (University of Applied Sciences, Bremen); Series Editor: Christian Stevens (Ghent University, Belgium)

• ISBN13: 9780470660348
• ISBN10: 0470660341
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Natural fibres are becoming increasingly popular for use in industrial applications, providing sustainable solutions to support technical innovation. These versatile, natural based materials have applications in a wide range of industries, from textiles and consumer products to the automotive and construction industries.Industrial Applications of Natural Fibres examines the different steps of processing, from natural generation, fibre separation and fibre processing, to the manufacturing of the final product. Each step is linked to fibre properties and characterization, highlighting how different fibres influence the product properties through a discussion of their chemical and structural qualities.Considering the value-added chain from natural generation to final product, with emphasis on quality management, this book reviews the current research and technical applications of natural fibres.Topics covered include:- Introduction to the chemistry and biology of natural fibres- Economic aspects of natural fibres- Vegetable fibres- Animal fibres- Testing and Quality Management- Applications: Current and PotentialIndustrial Application of Natural Fibres will be a valuable resource for scientists in industry and academia interested in the development of natural based materials and products. It is particularly relevant for those working in chemical engineering, sustainable chemistry, agricultural sciences, biology and materials sciences.

Table of Contents

Series Preface

Preface

Foreword

List of Contributors

List of Illustrators

Background

Historic Usage and Preservation of Cultural Heritage

What Are Natural Fibres?

Chemistry of Plant Fibres

Natural Fibres - Function in Nature

Types of Fibre

Economic Aspects

Grades and Standards

Technical Applications of Natural Fibres: An Overview

Natural Fibres in Technical Applications: Market and Trends

Vegetable Fibres

Flax - Structure, Chemistry, Retting and Processing

Hemp - Cultivation, Extraction and Processing

Jute - A Versatile Natural Fibre. Cultivation, Extraction and Processing

Abacá - Cultivation, Extraction and Processing

Sisal - Cultivation, Processing and Products

Coir - Coconut Cultivation, Extraction and Processing of Coir

Cotton Production and Processing

Animal Fibres

Mulberry Silk, Spider Dragline and Recombinant Silks

Wool - Structure, Mechanical Properties and Technical Products based on Animal Fibres

Testing and Quality Management

Testing Methods for Measuring Physical and Mechanical Fibre Properties (Plant and Animal Fibres)

SEM Catalogue for Animal and Plant Fibres

Combined (In Situ ) Methods

DNA-Analytical Identification of Species and Genetic Modifications in Natural Fibres

Cotton/Worldwide Harmonisation

Flax - ASTM Standardisation and Harmonisation

Applications: Current and Potential

Composites

Historical, Contemporary and Future Applications

Design, Material Properties and Databases

Natural Fibre Composite Processing: A Technical Overview

Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymers in Automotive Interior Applications

Composites Based on Natural Resources

Cellulose Nanocomposites

Insulation Materials Based on Natural Fibres

Natural Fibres in Geotextiles for Soil Protection and Erosion Control

Index

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