3rd Edition

Handbook of Fiber Chemistry

Edited By Menachem Lewin Copyright 2007
    1056 Pages 442 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    The Handbook of Fiber Chemistry, Third Edition provides complete coverage of scientific and technological principles for all major natural and synthetic fibers. Incorporating new scientific techniques, instruments, characterization, and processing methods, the book features important technological advances from the past decade, particularly in fiber production and novel applications. It contains the latest data and insight into the chemistry and structural properties made possible by these advances.

    Authored by leading experts in the field of fiber science, most chapters in this third edition of a bestseller are either new or extensively updated. Chapters on synthetic fibers detail their formation from monomers, while those on natural fibers cover extraction and purification methods. Each chapter encompasses definitions, morphology, and fine structure; properties, testing, processing methods, and equipment; and the conversion into marketable products. Taking into account the recent expansion and diversification of markets for various fibers, this book also offers a solid foundation in the principles used for developing new fibers, including biologically and electronically active fibers.

    The Handbook of Fiber Chemistry, Third Edition offers a better understanding of the structure–property relationships of fibers and fiber-related phenomena. It is an ideal volume for scientists, technologists, and engineers working to develop novel and innovative products and technologies using natural and synthetic fibers.

    Polyester Fibers; M. Jaffe and A.J. East
    Polyamide Fibers; H.H. Yang
    Polypropylene Fibers; M.F. Zhu and H.H. Yang
    Vinyl Fibers; I. Sakurada and T. Okaya
    Wool and Related Mammalian Fibers; L.N. Jones, D.E. Rivett, and D.J. Tucker
    Silk; A. Matsumoto, H.J. Kim, I.Y. Tsai, X. Wang, Peggy Cebe, and D.L. Kaplan
    Jute and Kenaf; R.M. Rowell and H.P. Stout
    Other Long Vegetable Fibers: Abaca, Banana, Sisal, Henequen, Flax, Ramie, Hemp, Sunn, and Coir; S.K. Batra
    Cotton Fibers; P.J. Wakelyn, N.R. Bertoniere, A.D. French, D.P. Thibodeaux, B.A. Triplett, M.A. Rousselle, W.R. Goynes, J. V. Edwards, L. Hunter, D.D. McAlister, and G.R. Gamble
    Regenerated Cellulose Fibers; R. Kotek
    Cellulose Acetate and Triacetate Fibers; H.L. LaNieve
    Acrylic Fibers; B.G. Frushour and R.S. Knorr
    Aramide Fibers; V. Gabara, J.D. Hartzler, K.S. Lee, D.J. Rodini, and H.H. Yang Index

    Biography

    Menachem Lewin

    “… provides complete coverage of scientific and technological principles for all major natural and synthetic fibers. Incorporating new scientific techniques, instruments, characterization, and processing methods, the book features important technological advances from the past decade, particularly in fiber production and novel applications. It contains the latest data and insight into the chemistry and structural properties made possible by these advances. Authored by leading experts in the field of fiber science, most chapters in this third edition are either new or extensively updated. … this book also offers a solid foundation in the principles used for developing new fibers, including biologically and electronically active fibers.  ”
    — In Anticancer Research, Vol. 27, No. 3B, May/June 2007