Download or read book Bast and Other Plant Fibres written by Robert R. Franck and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-04-07 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental concerns have regenerated interest in the use of natural fibers for a much wider variety of products, including high-tech applications such as geotextiles, and composite materials for automotive and light industry use. Covering minor as well as major fibers produced worldwide, Bast and Other Plant Fibers analyzes flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, ramie, sisal, coir, and nettle, and provides an index of fiber-yielding plants. Each chapter examining chemical and physical structure, fiber, yarn and fabric production, dying, handle and wear characteristics, economics, and environmental, health and safety issues. A comprehensive set of tables makes it easy to compare the physical and chemical characteristics of different fibers.
Download or read book Industrial Applications of Natural Fibres written by Jörg Müssig and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Potential Industrial 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.
Download or read book Fibershed written by Rebecca Burgess and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cost of Our Clothes -- The Fibershed Movement -- Soil-to-Soil Clothing and the Carbon Cycle -- The False Solution of Synthetic Biology -- Implementing the Vision with Plant-Based Fibers -- Implementing the Vision with Animal Fibers and Mills -- Expanding the Fibershed Model -- A Future Based in Truth.
Download or read book Plant Fibre Processing written by Cyril Jarman and published by Small-Scale Textiles. This book was released on 1998 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the last of the Small-scale Textile series and covers the pre-spinning processes which make plant fibres suitable for textile manufacture. The book includes not only familiar plant fibres such as cotton, sisal and jute, but also less well known fibres from plants such as Himalayan nettle, pineapple leaf and kenaf, which are of great value to small communities where they are used for both utilitarian and decorative purposes. As well as extraction and other pre-spinning processes, there is background information on the growing areas, soil and climatic requirements and methods of harvesting, and details of equipment suppliers and sources of further information.
Download or read book Advances in Agrophysical Research written by Stanisław Grundas and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of this book was born due to the rapid increase of the interest in excellence of agricultural production in the aspect of both – the quality of raw material for food production as well as in the aspect of environment protection. Agrophysics is a field of science that focuses on the quality of agriculture as a whole i.e. the interaction between human and environment, especially the interaction between soil, plant, atmosphere and machine. Physics with its laws, principles and rules is a good tool for description of the interactions, as well as of the results of these interactions. Some aspects of chemistry, biology and other fields of science are also taken under consideration. This interdisciplinary approach can result in holistic description of processes which should lead to improvement of the efficiency of obtaining the raw materials to ensure a sufficient amount of food, safe for human health. This book could be regarded as the contribution to this description. The reader can find some basic as well, as more particular aspects of the contemporary agriculture, starting with the soil characteristics and treatment, plant growth and agricultural products’ properties and processing.
Download or read book Cotton and Other Vegetable Fibres written by Ernest Goulding and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a comprehensive overview of the world's most important plant fibres, from cotton and flax to jute and sisal. This detailed guide covers everything from the biology of these plants to the processes used to turn them into textiles, and offers valuable insights into the economics and politics of the global textile industry. Whether you're a researcher, student, or industry professional, you won't want to miss this authoritative resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Natural Fibres Advances in Science and Technology Towards Industrial Applications written by Raul Fangueiro and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-02-10 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book collects selected high quality articles submitted to the 2nd International Conference on Natural Fibers (ICNF2015). A wide range of topics is covered related to various aspects of natural fibres such as agriculture, extraction and processing, surface modification and functionalization, advanced structures, nano fibres, composites and nanocomposites, design and product development, applications, market potential, and environmental impact. Divided into separate sections on these various topics, the book presents the latest high quality research work addressing different approaches and techniques to improve processing, performance, functionalities and cost-effectiveness of natural fibre and natural based products, in order to promote their applications in various advanced technical sectors. This book is a useful source of information for materials scientists, teachers and students from various disciplines as well as for R& D staff in industries using natural fibre based materials.
Download or read book Advanced High Strength Natural Fibre Composites in Construction written by Mizi Fan and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced High Strength Natural Fibre Composites in Construction provides the basic framework and knowledge required for the efficient and sustainable use of natural fiber composites as a structural and building material, along with information on the ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of use and competitiveness of these composites. Areas of particular interest include understanding the nature and behavior of raw materials and their functional contributions to the advanced architectures of high strength composites (Part 1), discussing both traditional and novel manufacturing technologies for various advanced natural fiber construction materials (Part 2), examining the parameters and performance of the composites (Part 3), and finally commenting on the associated codes, standards, and sustainable development of advanced high strength natural fiber composites for construction. This exposition will be based on well understood environmental science as it applies to construction (Part 4). The book is aimed at academics, research scholars, and engineers, and will serve as a most valuable text or reference book that challenges undergraduate and postgraduate students to think beyond standard practices when designing and creating novel construction materials. - Presents the first comprehensive review on the efficient and sustainable use of natural fiber composites in construction and building materials - Contains detailed information on the structure, chemical composition, and physical and mechanical properties of natural fibers - Covers both traditional and novel manufacturing technologies for high strength natural fiber composites - Includes material parameters and performance in use, as well as associated codes, standards, and applied case studies - Presents contributions from leading international experts in the field
Download or read book Sustainable Fibres for Fashion Industry written by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers all sustainable fibres applicable in the fashion sector and discusses their importance in the context of sustainability. It is the first of its kind to address all the minute details pertaining to these fibres and to connect these fibres with the world of sustainable fashion. It stresses their importance in developing sustainable apparel, since fibres play a major role as the starting point in the life cycle of clothing.
Download or read book Nonwood Plant Fibers for Pulp and Paper written by Pratima Bajpai and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-01-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonwood Plant Fibers for Pulp and Paper examines the use of nonwood plant fibers for pulp and paper, worldwide pulping capacity of nonwood fibers, categories of non-wood raw materials, problems associated with the utilization of non-wood fibers, pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery and papermaking of nonwood raw materials, the use of nonwood plant fibers in specific paper and paperboard grades, and the advantages and drawbacks of using nonwood fiber for papermaking and future prospects. This book gives professionals in the field the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on the state-of- the-art techniques and aspects involved in pulp and paper making from nonwood plant fibers. Provides comprehensive coverage on all aspects of pulping and papermaking of non-wood fibers Covers the latest science and technology in pulping and papermaking of non-wood fibers Focuses on biotechnological methods, a distinguishing feature of this book and its main attraction Presents valuable references related to the pulp and papermaking industry
Download or read book Processing Fibrous Plants to High Quantity and Quality Fibres written by Vahid Sadrmanesh and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insufficient resources of plant fibre for developing bio-based products and processing fibrous plant stalks to high quality and quantity fibres are two challenges of the natural fibre industry. Considering the first challenge, two alternative plant fibres including canola and sweet clover fibres were characterized and compared to hemp and flax fibres which are two traditional fibres. Their characteristics, including microstructural, surface, thermal, and mechanical properties, were measured. Mechanical behaviour of fibres was also simulated using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). Considering the second challenge, fibre extraction experiments were conducted on both traditional and alternative fibrous plants. In the experiments, hemp fibre was mechanically extracted using a decorticator. Mechanical extraction of canola fibres was not successful; therefore, canola fibre was extracted through retting. Results demonstrated that the microstructural, surface, and thermal properties of the alternative fibres (canola and sweet clover) were in the same ranges with the traditional fibres (hemp and flax). However, the alternative fibres had lower Young's modulus, while the traditional fibres had higher stiffness and tensile strength. Simulation results indicated that the DEM model generated comparable results to the tensile test experiments in terms of Young's modulus and tensile strength. For mechanical extraction of hemp fibre using the decorticator, the most effective parameters, in terms of quantity and quality of the fibres, were the retting condition of the feed stalks, the number of pass of stalks through the decorticator rollers, and the feed amount. For retting extraction of canola fibre using chemical solution, when the time, temperature, and NaHCO3 concentration were set to 37.8 h, 57.7 oC, and 5.62%, respectively, the highest quantity and quality canola fibres were achieved. The results from this study have important implications to applications of plant fibres.
Download or read book Fibre Fabric written by and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Plant Fibers their Composites and Applications written by Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications provides a systematic and comprehensive account of recent research into plant fibers, including the synthesis of plant fiber reinforced polymer composites, characterization techniques, and a broad spectrum of applications.Plant fibers have generated great interest among material scientists due to their characteristics, which include availability, low cost, biodegradability, easy processability, excellent thermo-mechanical properties, low acoustic properties. They have been proven to be excellent replacements for synthetic fibers and have found applications in advanced polymer composites.Coverage includes every stage of working with plant fibers, including synthesis, processing, characterization, applications, recycling, and life cycle assessment of plant fibers and their composites. Drawing on work from leading researchers in industry, academia, government and private research institutions across the globe, this is a definitive one-stop reference for anyone working with plant fibers. - Addresses emerging applications of plant fiber reinforced polymer composites in automotive, aerospace and construction and building applications - Provides detailed coverage of the modern processing technologies and synthesis for plant fibers and their composites - Includes valuable technical information relating to a range of new and nonconventional plant fibers
Download or read book Sustainable Fibres for Fashion and Textile Manufacturing written by Rajkishore Nayak and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2022-10-23 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable Fibres for Fashion and Textile Manufacturing presents the latest technical information about innovative natural and synthetic materials, helping the reader to understand sustainable fibres and raw materials for fashion and textile manufacturing. With a particular focus on apparel manufacturing, different applications of sustainable fibres are explored along with manufacturing techniques and details of the material properties. New research investigating nontraditional sources of textile fibres such as lotus, orange, milk, seaweed, corn, and mushroom are all presented, providing a uniquely comprehensive resource. Drawing on work by contributors from a variety of fields and roles in industry and academia, this book shares solutions and new perspectives on this interdisciplinary topic more widely in the hope of leading to research breakthroughs. - Shares a wealth of valuable data and results from research into sustainable cellulosic, lingo-cellulosic and protein fibres - Includes full technical descriptions of newly explored sustainable fibres, including chemical structures and structural properties - Presents a strong focus on improving sustainability of the industry through practical measures spanning disciplinary boundaries to address this complex issue
Download or read book Natural Fibers written by Ryszard Kozłowski and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2017 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Editor Biography:Malgorzata Muzyczek is involved in research in the following fields: modern composites, especially textile flexible fire barriers and more eco-friendly, safer upholstery fillings and insulation materials of natural fibers. She has developed her expertise during the realization of research projects supported by 5th -7th Framework Programmes of European Union and national founds on new natural materials safe for the user and environment friendly. She is a member of Editorial Board Journal of Natural Fibers, published by Taylor and Francis Group and several organizations such FAO European Cooperative Research Network on Flax and other Bast Plants, The International Textile Institute. She is the author or co-author of 93 scientific papers, articles and 55 application works, 8 patents and 4 utility marks.Book Description:Natural fibers - both lignocellulosic and protein - are renewable and biodegradable. They are characterized by good air permeability, hygroscopicity, and do not release harmful substances. They have been well-known to mankind for more than 9,000 years.Most of the lignocellulosic fibers from plants and animals such as cotton, flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, sisal, ramie, curaua, pineapple, bamboo, coir, sheep, alpaca wool and silk can be extracted, processed, modified, functionalized, and used in the production of textiles (woven, knitting, nonwoven, technical, and 3D textiles), and as reinforcement for more environmentally friendly composites.Special treatment and functionalization methods such as degumming, enzymes, ultrasounds, plasmas, coronas, liquid ammonia, flame retardant treatments and protection against biodeterioration provide new promising features and properties for all natural fibers. The production of natural fibers is expected at the level of about 40 million tons/year in the middle of the 21st century. Global fiber production was 95 million tons in 2015 and it is estimated to grow 3% annually, reaching 122 million tons in 2025.Some natural fibers are susceptible to dyeing by natural dyestuffs, UV resistant and can be easily protected against flammability. Natural fibers and fabrics after special functionalization by MOFs (Metal-organic Frameworks), POMs (Polyoxymetalates) and dendritic polymers will play an important role in the near future not only in defense and military apparels, but in very effective filter materials as well.The book contains (in eleven chapters with eleven sub-chapters) topics about:-Cotton as a dominant natural fiber; the novel challenge for bast fibers; flax and hemp; breeding and cultivation of flax in China (the biggest processor of flax and hemp in the world); new emerging sources of lignocellulosic fibers, i.e., curaua and Daphnopsis fasciculata fibers from South America; the role of apparels based of natural fibers in human physiology; bioengineering as a driving force in natural fibers' stabilization and production growth; chemical and biochemical functionalization and finishing of natural fibers, including treatment by dendritic polymers; and alpaca fiber production, characteristics and use.-Composites based on natural fibers; bio-based composites; poly(?-caprolactone)/poly(lactic acid)/oil palm fiber composites; plant fibers: renewable reinforcing fillers in polyolefins biocomposites; and use of palm fibers reinforced in polymer matrices.-Natural lignocellulosic raw materials as both a source of nanocellulosic fibers and of further information about natural fibers.The book presents the latest research data about new and emerging areas of natural fibers in the scope of production, processing and its applications.Target Audience:Professionals and academics within the textile industry as well as those involved in the cultivation and farming of natural fibers. Product designers to Inspire them to consider the use of natural fibers in their design decisions.
Download or read book Sustainable Fibres for Fashion Industry written by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers all sustainable fibres applicable in the fashion sector. It addresses the importance of these fibres in the fashion sector with the context of sustainability. This book, the first of its kind, addresses all the minute details pertaining to these fibres and connects these fibres with the world of sustainable fashion. It stresses the importance of having these fibres on board in developing sustainable apparels, as fibres play a major role as the starting point in the life cycle of apparel.
