| Description |
1 online resource (x, 251 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
A. Dedication -- B. About the author -- C. Preface -- 1. Basic concepts and characteristics of fibres -- Introduction -- Some basic concepts -- Structural attributes of fibres -- Fibre characteristics -- Dimensional and related attributes -- Spirality, crimp and surface features -- External plasticization -- Cross-linkage -- Strength balance -- Flaws distributed along the length of a fibre -- Flaws distributed over the cross-section -- Bending stiffness -- Mechanical properties -- Thermal character -- Photostability -- Chemical action -- Insulation character -- References -- 2. Natural fibres -- Introduction -- Natural fibres of vegetable origin -- The seed and fruit fibres -- The bast fibres -- Physical modifications of cotton and jute -- Chemical treatment/modification of cotton and jute -- Natural fibres of animal origin -- Silk -- Natural mineral fibre -- References -- 3. Man-made fibres -- Introduction -- Orientational effect -- Spinning -- Semi-synthetic fibres from cellulose -- Regenerated protein fibres -- Synthetic fibres -- References -- 4. Miscellaneous aspects of fibre technology -- Polymer modification for achieving enhanced property range, biodegradability or bioresistane -- Pollution control imperatives -- Scope for diversified end uses and applications -- Biodegradable block copolymers -- Thermo-mechanical modification -- Surface modification of fibres, through plasma processes -- Dyeing the dyeability of fibres, yarns and fabrics -- References -- 5. Composites: unique blends providing modern structural materials -- Introduction -- Organic matrix composites -- Inorganic matrix composites -- Fibre reinforced plastic (frp) composites -- Mixing and manipulation -- High performance composites -- References -- A. Selected reading references |
| Notes |
Title from title page [viewed March, 2014] |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Fibrous composites -- Materials
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Fibers -- Materials
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Fibers -- Materials
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Fibrous composites -- Materials
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| Form |
Electronic book
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