Advances in technical nonwovens / edited by George Kellie ; acquisition editor David Jackson ; contributors C. J. Ajmeri [and seventeen others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kellie, George, editor.

Jackson, David, editor.

Ajmeri, C. J., contributor.

Series:

Woodhead publishing in textiles ; Number 181.

Woodhead publishing series in textiles ; Number 181

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nonwoven fabrics.

Industrial fabrics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (530 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : Woodhead Publishing, 2016.

Summary:

Advances in Technical Nonwovens presents the latest information on the nonwovens industry, a dynamic and fast-growing industry with recent technological innovations that are leading to the development of novel end-use applications.The book reviews key developments in technical nonwoven manufacturing, specialist materials, and applications, with.

Contents:

Front Cover; Advances in Technical Nonwovens; The Textile Institute and Woodhead Publishing; Advances in Technical Nonwovens; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; 1 - Introduction to technical nonwovens; 1.1 The nonwovens industry; 1.2 What are technical nonwovens?; 1.2.1 Sustainability issues; 1.2.2 Lightweighting; 1.2.3 Recycled fibres; 1.2.4 Major players; 1.3 Applications; 1.3.1 Automotive; 1.3.1.1 Applications; 1.3.1.2 Trends; 1.4 Filtration; 1.4.1 Market trends; 1.5 Building and construction; 1.6 Aerospace; 1.7 Medical; 1.8 Geomembranes/geosynthetics

1.9 The futureReferences; Other data sources; 2 - Developments in fibers for technical nonwovens; 2.1 Introduction of fibers for technical nonwovens; 2.1.1 From natural to synthetic fibers; 2.1.2 From organic fibers to inorganic fibers; 2.1.3 From functional fibers to high performance fibers; 2.2 Natural fibers; 2.2.1 Vegetable fibers; 2.2.1.1 Cotton; 2.2.1.2 Jute/ramie/sisal/apocynum/hemp/linen/flax; 2.2.1.3 Coconut fiber (coir fiber); 2.2.1.4 Banana fiber; 2.2.1.5 Pineapple leaf fiber; 2.2.1.6 Lotus fiber/Nelumbo nucifera fiber; 2.2.1.7 Kapok fiber; 2.2.2 Animal fibers; 2.2.2.1 Wool

2.2.2.2 Silkworm silk (Bombyx mori)2.2.2.3 Down and feather; 2.3 Synthetic fibers; 2.3.1 Cellulose fiber; 2.3.2 Protein-based fibers; 2.3.3 Chitosan; 2.3.4 Sodium alginate/calcium alginate; 2.3.5 Synthetic chemical fiber; 2.3.5.1 Polyolefin; 2.3.5.2 Polyamide; 2.3.5.3 Polyester fiber; 2.3.5.4 Polyacrylonitrile; 2.3.5.5 Spandex; 2.3.5.6 Polyvinyl alcohol; 2.4 Modified and functional chemical fibers; 2.4.1 Profiled fiber; 2.4.2 Conjugate spinning fiber; 2.4.3 Ultrafine fiber; 2.4.4 Functional modified fibers; 2.4.4.1 Far infrared fiber; 2.4.4.2 Flame-retardant fiber; 2.4.4.3 Conductive fiber

2.4.4.4 Scented fiber2.4.4.5 Antibacterial fibers; 2.4.4.6 Heat storage and thermoregulated textiles fibers; 2.4.4.7 Anti-ultraviolet fiber; 2.4.5 Newly developed fiber materials; 2.4.5.1 Water-soluble fibers; 2.4.5.2 Low melt point fiber; 2.4.5.3 Elastic fiber; 2.4.5.4 Ion exchange; 2.4.5.5 Superabsorbent fiber; 2.5 High performance fibers; 2.5.1 Carbon fiber; 2.5.2 Aromatic polyamide fiber; 2.5.3 Polysulfonamide fiber; 2.5.4 Aromatic polyester fiber [66]; 2.5.5 Heterocyclic aromatic fiber [67]; 2.5.6 Polyphenylene sulfide fiber; 2.5.7 Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene

2.5.8 High polyketone fiber2.5.9 Polyimide fiber; 2.5.10 Inorganic fiber or mineral fiber; 2.5.10.1 Glass fiber; 2.5.10.2 Boron fibers; 2.5.10.3 Basalt fiber; 2.5.10.4 Metal fibers; References; 3 - Developments in the use of green (biodegradable), recycled and biopolymer materials in technical nonwovens; 3.1 Introduction: the use of sustainable fibres in nonwovens; 3.1.1 Sustainable nonwovens; 3.1.2 Material sourcing; 3.1.3 End-of-life impact; 3.1.4 Biodegradability; 3.1.5 Recycling; 3.2 Types and use of green (biodegradable) synthetic polymers in nonwovens; 3.2.1 Biodegradability

3.2.2 Natural fibres

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed May 31, 2016).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780081005842

0081005849

9780081005750

008100575X

OCLC:

950909413