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Informationen zum Autor Professor Ryszard M. Kozlowski is the award-winning former Director of the Polish Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Textile Institute, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Natural Fibres , Scientific Advisor to the Institute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes, and Doctor Honoris Causa of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ibarra, Ecuador. Professor Koz?owski is also Coordinator of both ESCORENA (the European System of Cooperative Research Networks in Agriculture and the FAO/ESCORENA European Cooperative Research Network on Flax and other Bast Plants. He is the author/co-author of over 300 publications, including 26 books and 25 patents. Klappentext As a consequence of the growing awareness of environmental issues! the use of natural fibres is increasing. This 2 volume collection offers the reader an increased understanding of the properties of a wide range of natural fibres! how to improve fibres as well as the types of products they can be applied to. Volume 2 includes processing techniques to improve natural fibres. Subsequent chapters provide examples of how natural fibres can be used in a variety of applications extending from the automotive sector through to the textile industry. This book is an essential text for professionals and academics within the agricultural and horticultural fields! as well as those in the textile industry. Zusammenfassung The two-volume Handbook of natural fibres is an indispensible tool in understanding the diverse properties and applications of these important materials. Volume 2: Processing and applications focuses on key processing techniques for the improvement and broader application of natural fibres. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1 Processing techniques for natural fibres: Silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture; Improving the flame retardancy of natural fibres; Improving the properties of natural fibres by chemical treatments; Ultraviolet-blocking properties of natural fibres; Enzymatic treatment of natural fibres; Electrokinetic properties of natural fibres. Part 2 Applications of natural fibres and case studies: Natural fibres for automotive applications; Natural fibre composites (NFCs) for construction and automotive industries; Natural fibres for geotextiles; The use of flax and hemp for textile applications; The application of flax and hemp seeds in food! animal feed and cosmetics production; Natural fibres for paper and packaging; Environmental textiles from jute and coir; Antimicrobial natural fibres; Biomimetics and textile materials; Enhancing consumer demand for natural textile fibres. ...
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Part I: Processing techniques for natural fibres
Chapter 1: Silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction to silk and the silk industry
1.2 Types of silk and their importance
1.3 The silk industry
1.4 Post-cocoon technology
1.5 Silk reeling technology
1.6 Silk fabric manufacture
1.7 Spun silk production and manufacture
1.8 Future trends in natural silk production
1.9 Sources of further information and advice
1.10 Acknowledgements
Chapter 2: Improving the flame retardancy of natural fibres
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Key issues in flame retardancy of natural fibres and lignocellulosic textiles
2.3 Flammability and flame retardancy of some natural fibres and textiles
2.4 Methods of improving flame retardancy in natural fibres
2.5 Future trends
2.6 Sources of further information and advice
2.7 Conclusions
Chapter 3: Improving the properties of natural fibres by chemical treatments
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Wool
3.3 Silk
3.4 Other protein fibres
3.5 Cotton
3.6 Other vegetable fibres
3.7 Future trends
3.8 Acknowledgements
3.10 Appendix: abbreviations
Chapter 4: Ultraviolet-blocking properties of natural fibres
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 UV protection by textiles
4.3 Properties of natural fibres
4.4 Methods of improving the ultraviolet properties of natural fibres
4.5 Future trends
4.6 Conclusion
Chapter 5: Enzymatic treatment of natural fibres
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Key principles of enzyme treatment of natural fibres
5.3 Main types of enzyme treatments for natural fibres
5.4 Future trends
5.5 Sources of further information and advice
Chapter 6: Electrokinetic properties of natural fibres
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Key principles of electrokinetic properties of natural fibres
6.3 Applications
6.32 Cotton
6.4 Future trends
6.5 Conclusion
6.6 Sources of further information and advice
6.8 Appendix: symbols and abbreviations
Part II: Applications of natural fibres and case studies
Chapter 7: Natural fibres for automotive applications
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Natural fibre-reinforced composites
7.3 Environmental aspects of natural fibres in automotive applications
7.4 Processing technologies for natural fibre composites
7.5 End-of-life vehicles (ELVs) and environmental pressures
7.6 Design for recycling (DFR)
7.7 Future trends
7.8 Acknowledgements
Chapter 8: Natural fibre composites (NFCs) for construction and automotive industries
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Natural fibre composites (NFCs)
8.3 Natural fibre reinforcement forms for green composites
8.4 NFC manufacturing methods
8.5 Quality assurance and testing
8.6 NFCs for building and automotive industries
8.7 Conclusions
8.8 Acknowledgements
Chapter 9: Natural fibres for geotextiles
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Natural vegetable fibres for geotextiles
9.3 Types of geosynthetics and their composition
9.4 Important characteristic properties of geotextiles
9.5 The market for natural fibre geotextiles
9.6 Functional requirements of geosynthetic materials
9.7 Primary uses for geotextiles
9.8 Applications of geotextiles
9.9 Future trends
9.10 Conclusions
Chapter 10: The use of flax and hemp for textile applications
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Types of flax used for
