Books in Textiles and fibers for composites

Advances in Technical Nonwovens

2nd Edition
September 1, 2025
George Kellie
English
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Advances in Technical Nonwovens, Second Edition provides an up-to-date accounting of the nonwoven industry's journey in a time of significant transformation. The book delves into the latest advancements in technology and showcases a wide array of innovative applications that have emerged in recent years. In summary, it offers an enriched and detailed exploration of nonwovens, introducing new chapters that cover Sustainable Developments, Nonwovens in Sports Apparel and Footwear, and Medical and Hygiene Nonwoven developments. With its extensive updates and comprehensive content, this edition is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the evolving world of nonwovens.Nonwovens, a versatile class of materials, have experienced continuous growth for over five decades, evolving from being predominantly used in hygiene products such as baby diapers, to becoming indispensable and technologically intricate components across various industries. Despite their modest nature, nonwovens play a crucial role in our daily lives.

Advances in Bio-Based Fiber

1st Edition
December 1, 2021
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa + 4 more
English
Paperback
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Advances in Bio-Based Fibres: Moving Towards a Green Society describes many novel natural fibers, their specific synthesis and characterization methods, their environmental sustainability values, their compatibility with polymer composites, and a wide range of innovative commercial engineering applications. As bio-based fiber polymer composites possess excellent mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, along with highly sustainable properties, they are an important technology for manufacturers and materials scientists seeking to improve the sustainability of their industries. This cutting-edge book draws on the latest industry practice and academic research to provide advice on technologies with applications in industries, including packaging, automotive, aerospace, biomedical and structural engineering.

Fibrous Filter Media

1st Edition
June 16, 2017
Philip Brown + 1 more
English
Hardback
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Fibrous Filter Media comprehensively covers the types, manufacture, applications, performance, and modeling of fibrous filter media. Part I introduces the principles of gas and liquid filtration, while Part II presents an overview of the types of fibrous filters, including details of fiber types, fabric construction, and applications. Part III covers a variety of filtration applications in which fibrous assemblies are used, with examples ranging from filtration for improving air quality, to medical filters, to industrial waste-water filtration. Finally, Part III covers the properties and performance of fibrous filters, including chapters on filter performance and simulation. With its expert editors and international team of contributors, this important book provides information on fibrous filters relevant to fiber and textile scientists, and is also ideal for academics and industry professionals working in the field of filtration. Dr. Philip Brown is Sweetenburg Professor of polymer and textile engineering at Clemson University, USA. Dr. Christopher Cox is Professor of mathematical sciences at Clemson University, USA.

Sustainable and Nonconventional Construction Materials using Inorganic Bonded Fiber Composites

1st Edition
June 13, 2017
Holmer Savastano Junior + 2 more
English
Hardback
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Sustainable and Nonconventional Construction Materials Using Inorganic Bonded Fiber Composites presents a concise overview of non-conventional construction materials with a strong focus on alternative inorganic bonded fiber composites and their applications as construction components. It outlines the processing and characterization of non-conventional cementitious composites, which will be of great benefit to both academic and industrial professionals interested in research, development, and innovation on inorganic bonded fiber composites. The book gives a comprehensive review of the innovative research associated with building components based on inorganic bonded composites. Exploring both natural fibers as reinforcing elements and alternative inorganic binders based on agricultural and industrial wastes, this book also considers the performance and applications of fibrous composites as construction materials and components.

Structure and Properties of High-Performance Fibers

1st Edition
August 21, 2016
Gajanan Bhat
English
eBook
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Structure and Properties of High-Performance Fibers explores the relationship between the structure and properties of a wide range of high-performance fibers. Part I covers high-performance inorganic fibers, including glasses and ceramics, plus carbon fibers of various types. In Part II, high-performance synthetic polymer fibers are discussed, while Part III reviews those natural fibers that can be used to create advanced textiles. The high-performance properties of these fibers are related to their chemistry and morphology, as well as the ways in which they are synthesized and spun. High-performance fibers form the basis of textile materials with applications in protection, medicine, and composite reinforcement. Fibers are selected for these technical applications due to their advanced physical, mechanical, and chemical properties.

Handbook of Technical Textiles

2nd Edition
November 26, 2015
A. Richard Horrocks + 1 more
English
Hardback
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The second edition of Handbook of Technical Textiles, Volume 1: Technical Textile Processes provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in technical textiles. With revised and updated coverage, including several new chapters, this volume reviews recent developments and technologies in the field, beginning with an overview of the technical textiles industry that includes coverage of technical fibers and yarns, weaving, spinning, knitting, and nonwoven production. Subsequent sections include discussions on finishing, coating, and the coloration of technical textiles.

Rehabilitation of Pipelines Using Fiber-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites

1st Edition
May 22, 2015
Vistasp M. Karbhari
English
Hardback
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Rehabilitation of Pipelines Using Fibre-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites presents information on this critical component of industrial and civil infrastructures, also exploring the particular challenges that exist in the monitor and repair of pipeline systems. This book reviews key issues and techniques in this important area, including general issues such as the range of techniques using FRP composites and how they compare with the use of steel sleeves. In addition, the book discusses particular techniques, such as sleeve repair, patching, and overwrap systems.

Advances in 3D Textiles

1st Edition
May 22, 2015
Xiaogang Chen
English
Hardback
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Advances in 3D Textiles presents the most recent advances in the production of three-dimensional fibrous structures and how their use has resulted in the creation of novel fabrics and applications. The text covers a wide range of fabric types, including their structures, properties, and uses in the textiles industry. Beginning with the various types of woven three-dimensional fabrics, the text then examines 3-D knitted, braided, and non-woven textiles, and the main applications and uses of three-dimensional textiles.

Textiles for Sportswear

1st Edition
May 22, 2015
Roshan Shishoo
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Textiles for Sportswear is an important book that systematically covers key trends in design and materials, the use of novel and smart fabrics, and a range of specific applications. The book begins by surveying the principles of textile applications in sport, including design, materials, and production technology. The uses of smart textiles in sportswear are then examined, from intelligent materials to wearable technology. Final sections of the text explore comfort in sportswear, sportswear for protection, and recent advances in sportswear technology that are currently being applied to particular sports.

Fatigue of Textile Composites

1st Edition
May 16, 2015
Valter Carvelli + 1 more
English
Hardback
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Fatigue of Textile Composites provides a current, state-of-art review on recent investigations on the fatigue behavior of composite materials, mainly those reinforced with textiles. As this particular group of composite materials is extremely important for a wide variety of industrial applications, including automotive, aeronautical, and marine, etc., mainly due to their peculiarities and advantages with respect to unidirectional laminated composites, the text presents comprehensive information on the huge variety of interlacement geometric architectures that are suitable for a broad range of different applications, their excellent drapability and versatility, which is highly important for complex double-curvature shape components and three-dimensional woven fabrics without plane reinforcement, and their main mechanical characteristics which are currently in high demand from industry.

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