Polyesters and Polyamides (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

Alagirusamy, Ramasamy (EDT)/ Deopura, B. L. (EDT)/ Josh, M. (EDT)/ Gup

Woodhead Pub Ltd（2008/06発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 632 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781845692988
• DDC分類 677

Full Description

Polyesters and polyamides remain the most used group of synthetic fibres. This authoritative book reviews methods of their production, ways of improving their functionality and their wide range of applications.The first part of the book describes raw materials and manufacturing processes, including environmental issues. Part two considers ways of improving the functionality of polyester and polyamide fibres, including blending, weaving, coloration and other finishing techniques as well as new techniques such as nanotechnology. The final part of the book reviews the range of uses of these important fibres, from apparel and sportswear to automotive, medical and civil engineering applications.With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Polyesters and polyamides is a standard reference for all those using this important group of fibres.

Contents

Part 1 Polyester and polyamide fundamentalsfibres; Manufacture of polyester fibres; Manufacture of polyamide fibres; Poly (lactic acid) fibres (PLA); Environmental impact of polyester and polyamide textiles. Part 2 Improving functionality of polyesters and polyamides: Specialty fibres from polyester and polyamides; Property enhancement through blending; Weaving technology for manufacturing high performance fabrics; Advances in coloration of polyester textiles; Flame retardant polyester and polyamide textiles; Advances in functional finishes for polyester and polyamide textiles; The impact of nanotechnology on polyester and polyamides. Part 3 Applications of fibrous polyesters and polyamides: Polyester fibre-apparel applications; Medical applications; Sports applications; Automotive applications; Applications of polyesters and polyamides in civil engineering.