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1 online resource (xxii, 456 pages) : illustrations. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Print version record. |
| Summary |
With increasing concerns regarding the effect the textile industry is having on the environment, more and more textile researchers, producers and manufacturers are looking to biodegradable and sustainable fibres as an effective way of reducing the impact textiles have on the environment. The emphasis in Biodegradable and sustainable fibres is on textiles that are beneficial by their biodegradation and come from sustainable sources. Biodegradable and sustainable fibres opens with a discussion of microbial processes in fibre degradation. It then moves on to discuss the major fibre types, including bast fibres, alginates, cellulose and speciality biodegradable fibres, such as lyocell, poly(lactic acid) and poly(hydroxyalkanoate)s. The development of synthetic silks is covered along with biodegradable natural fibre composites, nonwovens, and geotextiles. The final chapter looks at the history and future of soya bean protein fibres. Biodegradable and sustainable fibres is a comprehensive monograph providing essential reference for anyone interested in the area and environmental issues relating to textiles including fibre and textile scientists and students, textile technologists, manufacturers, and forensic specialists in industry and academia. Indispensable new book on this hot topicDiscusses the major fibre types, inlcuding bast fibresLooks at biodegradable and sustainable fibres as an effective way of reducing the harm disposed textiles have on the environment. |
| Contents |
Intro -- Preliminaries -- Biodegradable and sustainable fibres -- Biodegradable and sustainable fibres -- Contents -- Contributor contact details -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 -- Microbial processes in the degradation of fibers -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Background and terminology -- 1.3 Incubation conditions used for studying biodegradation of fibers and films -- 1.4 Sources of microorganisms and enzymes for laboratory incubations -- 1.5 Analytical methods used to assess biodegradation of fibers and films -- 1.6 Examples of types of bonds that are susceptible to enzymatic attack -- 1.7 Future trends -- 1.8 Acknowledgements -- 1.9 References -- Chapter 2 -- Bast fibres (flax, hemp, jute, ramie, kenaf, abaca) -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Flax -- 2.3 Hemp -- 2.4 Jute -- 2.5 Ramie -- 2.6 Kenaf -- 2.7 Abaca -- 2.8 Comparison of fibre properties -- 2.9 References -- Chapter 3 -- Alginate fibers -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The chemical nature of alginate materials -- 3.3 Physical properties of alginate-based materials -- 3.4 Industrial applications of alginates -- 3.5 Fabrication of alginates as useful flexible substrates in medical textile-based products -- 3.6 Alginates in bioengineering -- 3.7 References -- Chapter 4 -- Cellulosic fibres and fabric processing -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Life cycle assessment (LCA) -- 4.3 The mechanisms of enzymatic reactions on wood and cellulose -- 4.4 Biodegradability of cellulose fibres in textile blends -- 4.5 Biotechnology for manufacture and modification of cellulosic fibres -- 4.6 Enzyme applications in fabric and dyestuff processing -- 4.7 Hygienic and medical fibres -- 4.8 Future trends -- 4.9 References -- Chapter 5 -- Lyocell fibres -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Process description -- 5.3 Lyocell sustainability -- 5.4 Lyocell fibre properties -- 5.5 Lyocell in textiles. |
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5.6 Lyocell -- a versatile, high performance fibre for nonwovens -- 5.7 Marketing -- 5.8 Future trends -- 5.9 Sources of further information -- Chapter 6 -- Poly(lactic acid) fibers -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Chemistry and manufacture of PLA polymer resin -- 6.3 PLA fiber properties -- 6.4 Applications -- 6.5 Environmental sustainability -- 6.6 Future trends -- 6.7 References -- Chapter 7 -- Poly(hydroxyalkanoates) and poly(caprolactone) -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 PHA-based oriented structures -- 7.3 Poly(caprolactone)-based fibres -- 7.4 Structure of drawn fibres -- 7.5 Thermal properties -- 7.6 Enzymatic and hydrolytic degradation -- 7.7 Other biodegradable and sustainable polyesters -- 7.8 Application of polyester-based biodegradable fibres -- 7.9 Future trends and concluding remarks -- 7.10 References -- Chapter 8 -- The route to synthetic silks -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Silk structures -- 8.3 Development of fibre: the feedstock -- 8.4 Development of fibre: spinning -- 8.5 Performance characteristics -- 8.6 Applications -- 8.7 Future trends -- 8.8 Acknowledgements -- 8.9 References and sources of further information -- Chapter 9 -- Biodegradable natural fiber composites -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Biodegradable fibers -- 9.3 Biodegradable resins -- 9.4 Soy protein-based green composites -- 9.5 Conclusions and future trends -- 9.6 Acknowledgements -- 9.7 References -- Chapter 10 -- Biodegradable nonwovens -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Nonwoven fabrics -- 10.3 Fiber consumption in nonwovens -- 10.4 Web formation methods -- 10.5 Web bonding techniques -- 10.6 Technology and relative production rate -- 10.7 Recent research on biodegradable nonwovens -- 10.8 Applications of biodegradable nonwovens -- 10.9 Flushable nonwovens -- 10.10 Leading producers of nonwovens -- 10.11 Sources of further information and advice -- 10.12 References -- Chapter 11. |
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Natural geotextiles -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Fundamental aspects of geotextiles -- 11.3 Fibres used for natural geotextile products -- 11.4 Fibre extraction and preparation -- 11.5 Production of natural geotextile products -- 11.6 Measurement of the properties of natural geotextiles -- 11.7 References -- Chapter 12 -- Conversion of cellulose, chitin and chitosan to filaments with simple salt solutions -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Cellulose in liquid ammonia/ammonium thiocyanate solutions -- 12.3 Fibers from chitin and chitosan -- 12.4 Future trends -- 12.5 Sources of further information -- 12.6 References -- Chapter 13 -- Soya bean protein fibres -- past, present and future -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 The soya bean plant -- 13.3 Naming regenerated protein fibres -- 13.4 The need for new fibre sources -- 13.5 Generalised method for producing soya bean fibre in the mid-twentieth century -- 13.6 Contemporary research into alternative protein fibre sources -- 13.7 Contemporary methods for producing fibres from soya bean protein -- 13.8 Fibre characteristics -- 13.9 Identifying soya bean protein fibres -- 13.10 Degradation behaviour -- 13.11 A truly biodegradable and ecological fibre? -- 13.12 Conclusion -- 13.13 Acknowledgements -- 13.14 References -- Index -- Index. |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Textile fibers -- Biodegradation.
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Biodegradable products.
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Fibres textiles -- Biodégradation.
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Produits biodégradables.
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biodegradable.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Textiles & Polymers.
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Biodegradable products
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Mechanical Engineering.
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Engineering & Applied Sciences.
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Industrial & Management Engineering.
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| Added Author |
Blackburn, R. S. (Richard S.)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Biodegradable and sustainable fibres. Cambridge, England : Woodhead Pub. in association with the Textile Institute ; Boca Raton : CRC, 2005 185573916X (OCoLC)62614691 |
| ISBN |
1845690990 (electronic bk.) |
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9781845690991 (electronic bk.) |
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9781855739161 (Woodhead Pub. ; book) |
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185573916X (Woodhead Pub. ; book) |
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0849334845 (CRC Press) |
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1280544686 |
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9781280544682 |
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9786610544684 |
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6610544689 |
| Standard No. |
DEBSZ 394120566 |
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GBVCP 802161863 |
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NZ1 12770195 |
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NZ1 15582237 |
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DEBBG BV042316868 |
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AU@ 000055612703 |
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