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Advances in Silk Science and Technology
1st Edition - April 29, 2015
Editor: Arindam Basu
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9781782423119
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eBook ISBN:9781782423249
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The remarkable properties of silk fibres have gained them a prominent place in the field of technical textiles. Advances in Silk Science and Technology explores recent developme…Read more
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The remarkable properties of silk fibres have gained them a prominent place in the field of technical textiles. Advances in Silk Science and Technology explores recent developments in silk processing, properties and applications. Techniques for manufacturing spider silk are also discussed and the current and future applications of this fibre are reviewed.
Part One focuses on the properties and processing of silk from both silkworms and spiders. It addresses recent advances in our understanding of the properties of silk and offers systematic coverage of the processing of silk from spinning through to finishing, as well as an analysis of quality testing for silk fibres, yarns and fabrics. Part Two then addresses important applications of silk from silkworms and spiders, and includes chapters on the use of silk in polymer matrix composites and in different kinds of biomaterial. The book concludes with a chapter on developments in the use of silk waste.
Reviews the properties of silk from both silkworms and spiders
Offers systematic coverage of the processing of silk from spinning through to finishing
Cover a range of applications, including on the use of silk in polymer matrix composites and in different kinds of biomaterial
R&D managers in the textile industry, postgraduate students and academic researchers in textile science
List of contributors
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Preface
Part One: Processing and properties of silk from silkworms and spiders
1: Advances in understanding the properties of silk
Abstract
1.1 Introduction and classification of silk
1.2 Physical characteristics of silk
1.3 Microstructure and appearance
1.4 Chemical composition of silk fibers
1.5 Chemical properties of silk fibers
1.6 Moisture relations
1.7 Tensile behavior and rheology
1.8 Structure and property correlations
1.9 Luster and optical properties
1.10 Thermal properties of silk fibers
1.11 Dielectric and frictional properties
1.12 Environmental properties
1.13 Summary
2: Advances in understanding the properties of spider silk
Abstract
2.1 Physical properties of major ampullate spider silk
2.2 Chemical composition and properties of other spider silk types
2.3 Future trends
2.4 Sources of further information and advice
3: Advances in the spinning, weaving, and knitting of silk
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The spinning of silk
3.3 Advances in the weaving of silk
3.4 Advances in the knitting of silk
3.5 Nonwoven silk fabrics
4: Advances in the dyeing and printing of silk
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Dyeing: Types of dyes and key process steps for dyeing
4.3 Recent developments in the technology of silk dyeing and novel dyes
4.4 Printing: Styles and methods of printing with key process steps
4.5 Recent developments in printing of silk
4.6 Future trends and their driving parameters
4.7 Concluding remarks
5: Advances in the finishing of silk fabrics
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Fundamentals of silk finishing
5.3 Mechanical finishing of silk
5.4 Chemical finishing of silk
5.5 Conclusions
6: Enzyme applications in silk processing
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Sericulture and silk industry
6.3 Enzymes used in silk processing
6.4 Enzyme applications in silk processing
6.5 Conclusion
7: Advanced testing of silk fibers, yarns, and fabrics
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fiber tests
7.3 Yarn tests
7.4 Fabric tests
7.5 Future trends
Part Two: Applications of silk from silkworms and spider silk
8: Silk as a reinforcement in polymer matrix composites
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Processing methods
8.3 Characterization of silk fiber-reinforced polymer composites
8.4 Applications
8.5 Conclusions
9: Processing of silk biomaterials
Abstract
9.1 Introduction: Silk as a biomaterial
9.2 Silk biomaterials fabrication
9.3 Effects of post-processing on silk-based biomaterial properties
9.4 Conclusions and future trends
10: Structure and properties of spider and silkworm silk for tissue scaffolds
Abstract
Acknowledgments
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Microstructure of silks
10.3 Mechanical properties
10.4 Relationship between structure and properties
10.5 Biomimetic approaches
10.6 Conclusion
11: Silk as a suture material
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Silk suture manufacturing process
11.3 Properties of silk sutures
11.4 Improving the functionality of silk sutures
11.5 Future trends
12: The use of spider silk as a biomaterial
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Spider silk biodiversity
12.3 Protein diversity
12.4 Processing diversity
12.5 Fiber diversity
12.6 Engineering diversity: orb webs as multifunctional structures
12.7 Future trends
12.8 Sources of further information and advice
Acknowledgments
Dedication
13: Developments in the use of silk by-products and silk waste
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Types of silk waste and by-products
13.3 Economics of silk waste and by-products
13.4 Processing of silk waste and by-products
13.5 Applications of silk by-products
13.6 Summary
Index
No. of pages: 298
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: April 29, 2015
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Hardback ISBN: 9781782423119
eBook ISBN: 9781782423249
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Arindam Basu
Dr. Arindam Basu, Director General of the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad is a B. Tech. in Textile Technology from Calcutta University and M.Text. from Bombay University. He completed his Ph. D. from the University of Leeds in Textile Engineering during the year 1991.
He is presently Chairman, Textile Division, Bureau of Indian Standard and Chairman, Textile Industry, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, India.
He has more than 35 years’ experience in Industry and Research. He is working as Director of various Institutes since 2002. From June 2002 to January 2011, he was the Director of South India Textile Research Association (SITRA), from January 2011 to March 2014 he was Director of Central Silk Technological Research Institute (CSTRI), Central Silk Board and joined NITRA as Director General during March 2014 (to present.) He has taken lead role in development of various machineries and instruments and has ten patents in his credit. Many of these developments are used by the industry. He has published more than 150 articles in International and National Journals and presented papers in more than 40 seminars
Affiliations and expertise
Director General, Northern India Textile Research Association, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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