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Handbook of textile fibre structure: Natural, regenerated, inorganic and specialist fibres (Volume 2)

Edited by S Eichhorn, University of Manchester, J W S Hearle, formerly University of Manchester, UK, M Jaffe, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA and T Kikutani, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Woodhead Textiles Series No. 88b

 - Discusses how fibre structure contributes to key mechanical properties.
 - Reviews natural fibres such as cellulosic, cotton and silk fibres and considers various regenerated fibres.
 - Examines inorganic fibres including glass and crabon as well as specialist fibres such as chemically-resistant and optical fibres

Due to their complexity and diversity, understanding the structure of textile fibres is of key importance. This authoritative two-volume collection provides a comprehensive review of the structure of an extensive range of textile fibres.

Volume 2 begins by reviewing natural fibres such as cellulosic, cotton, protein, wool and silk fibres. Part two considers regenerated cellulosic, protein, alginate, chitin and chitosan fibres. The final part of the book discusses inorganic fibres such as glass, carbon and ceramic fibres as well as specialist fibres such as thermally and chemically-resistant fibres, optical and hollow fibres. Chapters review how fibre structure contributes to key mechanical properties. A companion volume reviews the structure of manufactured polymer fibres.

Edited by leading authorities on the subject and with a team of international authors, the two volumes of the Handbook of textile fibre structure will be an essential reference for textile technologists, fibre scientists, textile engineers and those in academia.

ISBN 1 84569 730 8
ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 730 3
October 2009
536 pages  234 x 156mm  hardback  
£160.00 / US$270.00 / €200.00

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About the editors

Dr Stephen Eichhorn is Senior Lecturer in Polymer Physics and Biomaterials in the Materials Science Centre at the University of Manchester. He is a member of the ACS Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division and the Institute of Physics. Professor John W. S. Hearle is Emeritus Professor of Textile Technology in the University of Manchester and is an Honorary Fellow and Honorary Life Member of the Textile Institute. Professor Michael Jaffe was with Celanese and Hoechst Celanese Research in the USA before leaving for the Biomedical Engineering Department at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr Takeshi Kikutani is a Professor in the Department of Organic and Polymeric Materials at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Polymer Processing Society and The Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan.

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Contents

PART 1 NATURAL FIBRES
PART 2 REGENERATED NATURAL FIBRES
PART 3 MANUFACTURED NON-POLYMER FIBRES

PART 1 NATURAL FIBRES

An introduction to cellulosic fibres
D Ciechańska, E Wesołowska and D Wawro, Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres, Poland
 - Introduction: classification and general characteristic of cellulosic fibres
 - Organic and inorganic cellulose solvents
 - Chemical, physical and biochemical modification of cellulose structure
 - Overview of technologies for spinning cellulosic fibres
 - Cellulose – based composite fibres
 - Prospectives-nanocellulosic fibres
 - References

The structure of cotton and other plant fibres
M P Ansell, University of Bath, UK and L Y Mwaikambo, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
 - Introduction
 - Categorization of plant fibres
 - The composition and structure of plant fibres
 - Structure of seed fibres: cotton, kapok and akund
 - Structure of bast fibre bundles: jute, kenaf, hemp and flax
 - Structure of leaf fibres: sisal and banana
 - Structure of fruit fibres: coir and oil palm empty fruit bunch
 - Conclusions
 - References

An introduction to protein fibres
J W S Hearle, University of Manchester, UK
 - Introduction
 - Protein structures
 - The diversity of protein fibres
 - Conclusion
 - References

The structure and properties of wool and hair fibres
F Wortmann, University of Manchester, UK
 - Introduction
 - Keratin fibres
 - Chemical composition
 - Fibre formation
 - Morphology
 - Molecular structures
 - Mechanical properties and models
 - Thermal transitions
 - Conclusions
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

The structure of silk
F Vollrath and D Porter, University of Oxford, UK
 - Introduction
 - Silk mechanics
 - Silk composition
 - Fine structure and morphology
 - Spider silk: lessons from nature
 - Silk fibre and its models
 - Influence of structure on properties
 - Artificial silks
 - Conclusions
 - Acknowledgements
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

PART 2 REGENERATED NATURAL FIBRES

The structure of man-made cellulosic fibres
J Ganster and H-P Fink, Fraunhofer-Institute for Applied Polymer Research, Germany
 - Introduction and spinning methods
 - Structural levels and general models
 - Rayon (viscose)-type fibres
 - Lyocell-type fibres
 - Cellulose acetate based fibres
 - Future trends
 - References

Regenerated protein fibres: a review
M M Brooks, Textile Conservation Centre, UK
 - Introduction
 - First and second generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Surviving examples of first and second generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Producing first and second generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Identification of first and second generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Characteristics of first and second generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Behaviour of first and second generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Third generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Production methods for third generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Identification of third generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Fibre properties of third generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Behaviour of third generation regenerated protein fibres
 - Summary
 - Notes
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

The structure of alginate, chitin and chitosan fibres
B Niekraszewicz, Technical University of Lodz and A Niekraszewicz, Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres, Poland
 - Introduction
 - Alginate fibres
 - Chitin and chitosan fibres
 - Conclusions
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

PART 3 MANUFACTURED NON-POLYMER FIBRES

The structure and properties of glass fibres
F Jones, University of Sheffield, UK and N T Huff
 - Introduction
 - The nature of glass
 - Fibre manufacture
 - Strength of glass fibres
 - Protection of fibres for strength retention
 - Summary
 - References

The structure of carbon fibres
O Paris, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany and University of Leoben, Austria and H Peterlik, University of Vienna, Austria
 - Introduction
 - Short historical overview
 - Types and production of carbon fibres
 - Fibre structure
 - Mechanical properties of carbon fibres and their structural origin
 - Open questions and future directions
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Processing, structure and properties of ceramic fibres
G Motz, University of Bayreuth, Germany and R K Bordia, University of Washington, USA
 - Introduction
 - Processing, structure and properties of non-oxide fibers
 - Processing structure and properties of oxide fibers
 - Comparison of ceramic fibers
 - Examples of current and anticipated applications
 - Research and development priorities
 - Summary and conclusions
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Structure and properties of asbestos
E J W Whittaker, formerly University of Oxford, UK
 - Introduction
 - Classification, occurance and physical properties of asbestos
 - Amphibole asbestos
 - Chrysotile
 - Synthetic asbestos
 - References

Thermally and chemically resistant textile fibres: structure and properties
J W S Hearle, University of Manchester, England
 - Introduction
 - Thermally resistant fibres
 - Chemically resistant fibres
 - Conclusion
 - References

Structure, properties and characteristics of optical fibres
A Argyros, The University of Sydney, Australia
 - Waveguide concepts
 - Fibre structure and optical properties
 - Types of optical fibres, materials and applications
 - New materials and material combinations in optical fibres
 - Conclusions
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Production and applications of hollow fibers
M T DeMeuse, Celgard LLC, USA
 - Introduction
 - Background
 - Types of fibers and general features
 - Polymers used
 - Structure-property relationships
 - Conclusions and recommendations
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References