Growing awareness of environmental issues has led to increasing demand for goods produced from natural products, including natural fibres. The two-volume Handbook of natural fibres is an indispensable 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.Part one reviews processing techniques for natural fibres. Silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture are discussed, as well as techniques to improve the flame retardancy of natural fibres and chemical treatments to improve natural fibre properties. Ultraviolet-blocking properties, enzymatic treatment, and electrokinetic properties are also discussed. Part two goes on to investigate applications of natural fibres, including automotive applications, geotextiles, paper and packaging, and natural fibre composites (NFCs) for the construction and automotive industries. The use of flax and hemp, textiles made from jute and coir, antimicrobial natural fibres, and biomimetic textile materials are also considered, before a final discussion of enhancing consumer demand for natural textile fibres.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the two volumes of the Handbook of natural fibres are essential texts for professionals and academics in textile science and technology.
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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 textile applications
10.3 Applications and examples
10.4 Future trends
10.5 Sources of further information and advice
Chapter 11: The application of flax and hemp seeds in food, animal feed and cosmetics production
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction to flax and hemp seeds
11.2 Flax-and hemp-related food products
11.3 Flax seed in animal nutrition
11.4 Health effects of flax and hemp products
11.5 Regulatory issues and sources of information on flax
11.6 Conclusions
Chapter 12: Natural fibres for paper and packaging
Abstract:
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Natural fibres for paper and packaging
12.3 Pulp and paper processes
12.4 Applications of natural fibres for paper and packaging
12.5 Future trends
12.6 Acknowledgements
Chapter 13: Environmental textiles from jute and coir
Abstract:
13.1 Introduction to environmental textiles
13.2 The importance of jute and coconut plant cultivation
13.3 Extraction of jute and coir fibres
13.4 Critical properties of jute and coir fibres
13.5 The nature of commercial products from jute and coir
13.6 New environmental textiles from jute and coir
13.7 Market potential of jute-coir environmental textiles
13.9 Appendix: list of abbreviations
Chapter 14: Antimicrobial natural fibres
Abstract:
14.1 Introduction to textiles and microbial hazards: past and present
14.2 Survival of microbes on fabric surfaces
14.3 Textiles as protection against biohazards and as infection reservoirs
14.4 Antimicrobial fibres
14.5 Antimicrobial agents: silver, other metals and their salts
14.6 Antimicrobial agents: quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs)
14.7 Antimicrobial agents: chitosan
14.8 Antimicrobial agents: dyes
14.9 Antimicrobial agents: photomicrobicidal materials
14.10 Antimicrobial agents: natural agents
14.11 Antimicrobial agents: others
14.12 Risks of antimicrobial finishing
14.13 Future trends
Chapter 15: Biomimetics and textile materials
Abstract:
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Key principles of biomimesis
15.3 Key principles and issues of biomimetic inspired textiles
15.4 Conclusions and future trends
15.5 Acknowledgment
Chapter 16: Enhancing consumer demand for natural textile fibres
Abstract:
16.1 Introduction: current market scenario for natural fibres
16.2 The role of marketing and advertising in the natural fibre market
16.3 Understanding and affecting consumer buying behaviour
16.4 Demand building techniques
16.5 Future trends
16.6 Conclusion
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