Handbook of Natural Fibres

Part I Processing techniques for natural fibres
1. Cotton Fibre, Spinning and Weaving
2. Bast fibres: Processing of jute fibre and its applications
3. Silk production and the future of natural silk manufacture
4. Bast fibres: The use of flax and hemp for textile end applications
5. Bast fibres: Use of flax fibre for high challenge technical textile applications. Extraction, preparation and requirements for the manufacturing of composite reinforcement fabrics and for geotextiles
6. Bast fibres: Multi-scale mechanical characterization of flax fibres for the reinforcement of composite materials
7. Enzymatic treatment of natural fibres
8. Improving the properties of natural fibres by chemical treatments
9. Electrokinetic properties of natural fibres
10. Improving the flame retardancy of natural fibres
11. Bast fibres: The role of hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) in remediation of degraded lands
12. Medical potential of cannabis: an overview

Part II Applications and case studies for natural fibres
13. Chemical and physical characteristics of modified cotton and linen fabrics with amine-terminated dendritic polymer
14. Natural fibre composites (NFCs) for construction and automotive industries
15. Natural fibres for geotextiles
16. Properties and Applications of Ultrafine Powders Produced from Natural Fibres
17. The application of flax and hemp seed in food, nutraceutical and cosmetic products
18. Natural fibres for paper and packaging
19. Environmental textiles from jute and coir
20. Antimicrobial natural fibres
21. Biomimetics and textile materials

The Handbook of Natural Fibres covers every aspect of natural fibers, their breeding, cultivation, processing, and application over two volumes. This volume, Processing and Applications, provides detailed coverage of the latest processing techniques and industrial applications of a wide range of natural fibres.

Natural fibrous resources, both lignocellulosic and protein ones, are renewable, biodegradable, and nontoxic, making them an important source of sustainable textile solutions, as well as providing special properties to many other kinds of product. A broad range of sources of natural fibres are covered in this book, including flax, hemp, bast, jute, coir, linen, cotton, and silk.

A wealth of expertise is compiled in this book to provide a uniquely detailed reference for the processing, characterization, selection, and all manner of application of natural fibres.

• Connects natural fibres to a wide range of industrial applications in industries including construction, automotive, packaging, and medical
• Helps readers to appraise natural fibres on the basis of their mechanical, electrokinetic, antimicrobial, or flame retardant qualities
• Provides a rare glimpse of emerging manufacturing methods for silk

Engineers and materials scientists working with natural fibres in industries including apparel, automotive, sporting goods, and construction. Researchers in the field of natural fibres and related products