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1 online resource (649 pages) |
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The Textile Institute Book Ser. ; v.1 |
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Cover -- Handbook of natural fibres: Volume 1: Types, properties and factors affecting breeding and cultivation -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributor contact details -- Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles -- Dedication -- 1 Introduction to natural textile fibres -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Historical background of natural fibres -- 1.3 Handbook of natural fibres -- 1.4 Sources of further information and advice -- 1.5 References -- Part I Fundamentals: types of fibre, properties,identification and testing -- 2 Cotton fibres -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 The cotton plant -- 2.3 Cotton fibre structure -- 2.4 Physical properties of cotton -- 2.5 Measuring cotton quality -- 2.6 Future trends -- 2.7 Acknowledgement -- 2.8 References -- 3 Bast fibres: jute -- 3.1 Introduction to jute -- 3.2 Types of jute -- 3.3 Fibre morphology -- 3.4 Chemical composition -- 3.5 Properties of jute -- 3.6 Typical applications -- 3.7 Conclusions -- 3.8 Sources of further information and advice -- 3.9 Bibliography -- 4 Bast fibres: ramie -- 4.1 Introduction to ramie -- 4.2 Types of ramie -- 4.3 Fibre morphology -- 4.4 Properties of ramie -- 4.5 Typical applications -- 4.6 Conclusions -- 4.7 Sources of further information and advice -- 4.8 Bibliography -- 5 Bast fibres: flax -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Flax plant morphology -- 5.3 Structure and chemical composition of flax -- 5.4 Flax harvesting -- 5.5 Degumming -- 5.6 Scutching -- 5.7 Hackling (combing) -- 5.8 'Cottonization' -- 5.9 Spinning -- 5.10 Bleaching, dyeing -- 5.11 Finishing -- 5.12 Recapitulation -- 5.13 Conclusions and future trends -- 5.14 Sources of further information and advice -- 5.15 References -- 6 Bast fibres: hemp cultivation and production -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The hemp plant -- 6.3 Hemp cultivation -- 6.4 Retting -- 6.5 Fibre extraction -- 6.6 Hemp fibre spinning -- 6.7 References |
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7 Silk fibres -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Silk industry -- 7.3 Microstructure and appearance -- 7.4 Amino acid composition -- 7.5 Properties of silk -- 7.6 Applications of silk -- 7.7 Future trends -- 7.8 Conclusions -- 7.9 Sources of further information and advice -- 7.10 References -- 8 Wool fibres -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 The effects of the economy on wool -- 8.3 Wool production -- 8.4 Chemistry and morphology -- 8.5 Properties of wool -- 8.6 Industrial usage of wool -- 8.7 Branding and consumer friendliness -- 8.8 References -- 9 Mohair, cashmere and other animal hair fibres -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Alpaca -- 9.3 Angora rabbit hair -- 9.4 Camel -- 9.5 Cashgora -- 9.6 Cashmere -- 9.7 Guanaco -- 9.8 Llama -- 9.9 Mohair -- 9.10 Musk-ox -- 9.11 Vicuña -- 9.12 Yak -- 9.13 Other animal hair fibres -- 9.14 Acknowledgements -- 9.15 References -- 10 Bioengineered natural textile fibres -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Bacterial cellulose -- 10.3 Enzymatic treatment of cellulose -- 10.4 Future trends -- 10.5 Conclusions -- 10.6 References -- 10.7 Appendix: abbreviations -- 11 Identification of natural textile fibres -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Natural textile fibres -- 11.3 Identification methods -- 11.4 Practical approach -- 11.5 Forensic analysis -- 11.6 Future trends -- 11.7 References -- 11.8 Appendix: abbreviations -- 12 Testing of natural textile fibres -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Key issues in testing natural fibres -- 12.3 Test methods for natural fibres -- 12.4 Measuring the physical properties of natural fibres -- 12.5 Chemical properties -- 12.6 Instrumental methods -- 12.7 Future trends -- 12.8 Sources of further information and advice -- 12.9 References -- 12.10 Appendix: abbreviations -- Part II Improving natural fibre production throughbreeding and cultivation -- 13 Developments in fibrous flax breeding and cultivation -- 13.1 Introduction |
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13.2 Key issues of fibre flax breeding and cultivating -- 13.3 Methods of flax and linseed breeding -- 13.4 Modern methods in flax and linseed breeding -- 13.5 Sources of further information and advice -- 13.6 References -- 13.7 Appendix: abbreviations -- 14 Cotton breeding and agro-technology -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Genetic review -- 14.3 Breeding methodology -- 14.4 Agronomy and physiology -- 14.5 Breeding targets -- 14.6 Future trends -- 14.7 Conclusions -- 14.8 Sources of further information and advice -- 14.9 References -- 14.10 Appendix: abbreviations -- 15 Fibre flax cultivation in sustainable agriculture -- 15.1 Introduction to fibre flax for sustainable agriculture -- 15.2 Flax growth cycle -- 15.3 The role of cultivars in sustainable flax cultivation -- 15.4 The importance of crop rotation -- 15.5 Flax cultivation requirements -- 15.6 Flax harvest -- 15.7 Future trends in fibre flax growing for sustainable agriculture -- 15.8 References -- 16 Prevention of fungal growth in natural fibres -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Key issues of fungal growth, especially mildew, in natural fibres -- 16.3 Methods of preventing fungal growth, especially mildew, in natural fibres -- 16.4 Future trends -- 16.5 Conclusion -- 16.6 Sources of further information and advice -- 16.7 References -- 17 Genetic engineering and biotechnology of natural textile fiber plants -- 17.1 Introduction: global status of commercialized biotech crops -- 17.2 Fibrous biotech crops -- 17.3 Future trends -- 17.4 Conclusions -- 17.5 Sources of further information and advice -- 17.6 References -- 17.7 Appendix: abbreviations -- 18 Wild silk: wild silk enterprise programs to alleviate poverty and protect habitats -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Definition of silk -- 18.3 Silk structure and function -- 18.4 Wild silk enterprise |
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18.5 Wild silk enterprise versus alternative conservation and poverty alleviation programs in Madagascar -- 18.6 Conclusion -- 18.7 References -- Index |
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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 improvement Reviews key types and fundamental properties of natural textile fibres, addressing the production, identification and testing of a range of cotton, bast, silk and wool fibres Explores the improvement of natural fibre properties and production through breeding and cultivation, beginning with a discussion of fibrous flax and cotton |
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2020. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries |
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Print version: Kozlowski, Ryszard M. Handbook of Natural Fibres : Volume 1: Types, Properties and Factors Affecting Breeding and Cultivation
Cambridge : Elsevier Science & Technology,c2012 9781845696979
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Textile industry - Technological innovations
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Electronic books
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Textile Institute (Manchester, England) Staff
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