The Handbook of Natural Fibres: Volume Two, Processing and Applications, Second Edition provides detailed coverage of the latest processing techniques and industrial applications of a wide range of natural fibers. Natural fibrous resources, both lignocellulosic and protein ones, are renewable, biodegradable, and nontoxic, making them an important source of sustainable textile solutions. A broad range of sources of natural fibers are covered in the book, including flax, hemp, bast, jute, coir, linen, cotton and silk. This wealth of expert information provides a uniquely detailed reference for the processing, characterization, selection and application of natural fibers.
| ISBN: | 9780128187821 |
| Publication date: | 28th January 2020 |
| Author: | Ryszard M. (Institute of Natural Fibres (INF), Poland) Kozlowski |
| Publisher: | Woodhead Publishing an imprint of Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 752 pages |
| Series: | The Textile Institute Book Series |
| Genres: |
Textiles and fibres Biotechnology |