The chemistry of textile fibres

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mather R. R
Group Author: Wardman R. H
Published: Royal Society of Chemistry,
Publisher Address: Cambridge
Publication Dates: c2011.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: xvii, 367 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9781847558671 (hbk.)
1847558674 (hbk.)
Index Number: TS102
CLC: TS102.1
Call Number: TS102.1/M427
Contents: Formerly CIP.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
The scope of textile fibres -- Cellulosic fibres -- Protein fibres -- Regenerated fibres -- Synthetic fibres -- High-performance fibres -- Other specialty fibres -- Enhancement of fibre performance by surface modification -- Fibre blends in textile fabrics.
Discussing the chemistry of textile fibres aimed at A level students and first year undergraduates, this title explains the characteristics required for polymers to be fibre-forming, the general physical properties needed from textile fibres, and the chemistry of important natural and synthetic fibres.