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Informationen zum Autor Professor Jorg Mussig , is based in the Department of Biomimetics, at the University of Applied Sciences in Bremen. His research is in the concept development of sustainable materials, structural and property relationships between materials and natural fibers und natural composite materials. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung In recent years natural fibers have become increasingly popular for use in industrial applications as reinforcement for plastics. This essential resource brings detailed information on natural fibers from agriculture to the final product. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Preface xi Preface xiii Foreword xv List of Contributors xvii List of Illustrators xxiii Part I Background 1 Historic Usage and Preservation of Cultural Heritage 3 Fenella G. France 2 What Are Natural Fibres? 11 2.1 Chemistry of Plant Fibres 13 Danny E. Akin 2.2 Natural Fibres - Function in Nature 23 Michaela Eder and Ingo Burgert 2.3 Types of Fibre 41 Jörg Müssig and Tanja Slootmaker 3 Economic Aspects 49 3.1 Grades and Standards 51 Axel Drieling and Jörg Müssig 3.2 Technical Applications of Natural Fibres: An Overview 63 Nina Graupner and Jörg Müssig 3.3 Natural Fibres in Technical Applications: Market and Trends 73 Stephan Piotrowski and Michael Carus Copyrighted Material Part II Vegetable Fibres 4 Flax - Structure, Chemistry, Retting and Processing 89 Danny E. Akin 5 Hemp - Cultivation, Extraction and Processing 109 Stefano Amaducci and Hans-Jörg Gusovius 6 Jute - A Versatile Natural Fibre. Cultivation, Extraction and Processing 135 Md. Siddiqur Rahman 7 Abacá - Cultivation, Extraction and Processing 163 Friedhelm Göltenboth and Werner Mühlbauer 8 Sisal - Cultivation, Processing and Products 181 Rajesh D. Anandjiwala and Maya John 9 Coir - Coconut Cultivation, Extraction and Processing of Coir 197 Chitrangani Jayasekara and Nalinie Amarasinghe 10 Cotton Production and Processing 219 Muhammed Rafiq Chaudhry Part III Animal Fibres 11 Mulberry Silk, Spider Dragline and Recombinant Silks 237 Anja Glišovi¿ and Fritz Vollrath
