Polyolefin Fibres: Structure, Properties and Industrial Applications

Polyolefin Fibres: Structure, Properties and Industrial Applications, Second Edition, explores one of the most widely used commercial polymers. These versatile fibers are durable, chemically resistant, lightweight, economical and functional. Polyolefin Fibers provides a comprehensive review of the structure and properties of this group of fibers, together with methods to improve the functionality of polyolefins and their range of applications. Part I covers the structure and properties of polyolefin fibers, incorporating a new chapter on environmental aspects of polyolefin use. Part II discusses means of improving the functionality of polyolefins. A final group of chapters addresses how polyolefin fibers can be incorporated into specific textile applications such as automotive, geotextile, biomedical and hygiene products. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, the book is a quintessential reference for textile technologists, fiber scientists and yarn and fabric. Introduces the types, properties and structure of polyolefin fibers for readers new to the polyolefins fieldExamines methods to improve the functionality of polyolefin fibers, providing essential information for textile technologists and research and development managers engaged in developing high-performance materialsPresents existing and potential applications of polyolefin fibers, exploring how they can expand the range of commercial polyolefin-based products INDICE: Part 1: Structure and properties of polyolefin fibers 1. Types of polyolefin fibers 2. The structural and chemical properties of polyolefin fibers 3. The structural mechanics of polyolefin fibrous materials and (nano)composites 4. The structure and mechanics of Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyolefins (UHMWPO) 5. Polyolefins and the environment Part II: Improving the functionality of polyolefins 6. Production methods for polyolefin fibers 7. Enhancing hygiene/antimicrobial properties of polyolefins 8. Improving the use of polyolefins in nonwovens 9. Testing and quality control of polyolefins 10. Polyolefin nanocomposite fibers and films 11. Improving the colouration/dyeability of polyolefin fibers Part III: Enhanced applications and uses of polyolefin fibers 12. Improving wear resistance of polyolefins 13. Improving thermal and flame resistance properties of polyolefins 14. Polyolefin-based protective textiles 15. Automotive components composed of polyolefins 16. The use of polyolefins in geotextiles and engineering applications 17. Biomedical applications 18. Use of polyolefins in hygienic applications

• ISBN: 978-0-08-101132-4
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 464
• Fecha Publicación: 19/06/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés