Handbook of Natural Fibres: Volume 2: Processing and Applications (The Textile Institute Book Series)

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. Focuses on key processing techniques for the improvement and broader application of natural fibres Reviews processing techniques for natural fibres, including silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture Discusses ultraviolet-blocking properties, enzymatic treatment, and alectrokinetic properties, among other topics Content: Front matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page xxv Contributor contact details , Pages xi-xv , R.M. Kozłowski, K. Murugesh Babu, R.M. Kozlowski, M. Muzyczek, John A. Rippon, David J. Evans, M. Zimniewska, J. Batog, W. Konczewicz, R.M. Kozłowski, Thomas Luxbacher, A. Baltazar-y-Jimenez, M. Sain, Y.K. Kim, Alcides Lopes Leão, Bibin Mathew Cherian, Sivoney Ferreira de Souza, Dr R.M. Kozlowski, Sabu Thomas, M. Kottaisamy, M. Muzyczek, et al. Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles , Pages xvi-xxiii 1 - Silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture , Pages 3-29 , K.M. Babu 2 - Improving the flame retardancy of natural fibres , Pages 30-62 , R.M. Kozłowski, M. Muzyczek 3 - Improving the properties of natural fibres by chemical treatments , Pages 63-140 , J.A. Rippon, D.J. Evans 4 - Ultraviolet-blocking properties of natural fibres , Pages 141-167 , M. Zimniewska, J. Batog 5 - Enzymatic treatment of natural fibres , Pages 168-184 , W. Konczewicz, R.M. Kozłowski 6 - Electrokinetic properties of natural fibres , Pages 185-215 , T. Luxbacher 7 - Natural fibres for automotive applications , Pages 219-253 , A. Baltazar-Y-Jimenez, M. Sain 8 - Natural fibre composites (NFCs) for construction and automotive industries , Pages 254-279 , Y.K. Kim 9 - Natural fibres for geotextiles , Pages 280-311 , A.L. Leão, B.M. Cherian, S.F. De Souza, R.M. Kozłowski, S. Thomas, M. Kottaisamy 10 - The use of flax and hemp for textile applications , Pages 312-328 , M. Muzyczek 11 - The application of flax and hemp seeds in food, animal feed and cosmetics production , Pages 329-366 , P. Kolodziejczyk, L. Ozimek, J. Kozłowska 12 - Natural fibres for paper and packaging , Pages 367-400 , R. Passas 13 - Environmental textiles from jute and coir , Pages 401-427 , P.K. Banerjee 14 - Antimicrobial natural fibres , Pages 428-466 , J. Borsa 15 - Biomimetics and textile materials , Pages 467-480 , M.S. Ellison 16 - Enhancing consumer demand for natural textile fibres , Pages 481-498 , A. Fijol Index , Pages 499-516 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 indispensible tool in understanding the diverse properties and applications of these important materials. Volume 1: Types, properties and factors affecting breeding and cultivation is an essential guide to a wide range of natural fibres, and highlights key techniques for their improvement. Part one reviews key types and fundamental properties of natural textile fibres. The production, identification and testing of a range of cotton, bast, silk and wool fibres are discussed, alongside bioengineered natural textile fibres. Part two goes on to explore the improvement of natural fibre properties and production through breeding and cultivation, beginning with a discussion of fibrous flax and cotton. Improved natural fibre production through the prevention of fungal growth is explored, along with the use of genetic engineering and biotechnology to enhance desirable characteristics. Finally, the wider impact of natural textile production is discussed, using wild silk enterprise programs as an example. 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. Provides an essential guide to a wide range of natural fibres and highlights key techniques for their improvementReviews key types and fundamental properties of natural textile fibres, addressing the production, identification and testing of a range of cotton, bast, silk and wool fibresExplores the improvement of natural fibre properties and production through breeding and cultivation, beginning with a discussion of fibrous flax and cotton 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.

• Focuses on key processing techniques for the improvement and broader application of natural fibres
• Reviews processing techniques for natural fibres, including silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture
• Discusses ultraviolet-blocking properties, enzymatic treatment, and alectrokinetic properties, among other topics