Taylor and Francis Handbook of Fiber Chemistry

Ideal for those interested in developing innovative products and technologies using natural and synthetic fibers, this book incorporates important advances from the last decade and offers new data and insights into structure-property relationships of fibers. The Handbook of Fiber Chemistry, Third Edition contains new material on rayon, acetate, silk, polypropylene, polyamide, polyester and vinyl. The authors highlight a newly added chapter on Kevlar and Nomex and the new updated chapter on cotton and cellulose science and technology. Each chapter encompasses definitions, morphology, and fine structure; properties, testing, processing methods, and equipment; and the conversions into marketable products. ...