Handbook of Fiber Chemistry

Ideal for scientists using natural and synthetic fibers to innovate products and technologies, this book compiles key advances on major fibers and their uses from the last decade. The Handbook of Fiber Chemistry, Third Edition contains new material on rayon, acetate, silk, polypropylene, polyamide, and polyester, including new data and insights into structure-property relationships of fibers. The authors highlight a new chapter on Kevlar and Nomex and a renovated 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.