Advances in technical nonwovens / edited by George Kellie.

Includes index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (ScienceDirect, viewed June 6, 2016).

Front Cover; Advances in Technical Nonwovens; The Textile Institute and Woodhead Publishing; Advances in Technical Nonwovens; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; 1 -- Introduction to technical nonwovens; 1.1 The nonwovens industry; 1.2 What are technical nonwovens?; 1.2.1 Sustainability issues; 1.2.2 Lightweighting; 1.2.3 Recycled fibres; 1.2.4 Major players; 1.3 Applications; 1.3.1 Automotive; 1.3.1.1 Applications; 1.3.1.2 Trends; 1.4 Filtration; 1.4.1 Market trends; 1.5 Building and construction; 1.6 Aerospace; 1.7 Medical; 1.8 Geomembranes/geosynthetics.

1.9 The futureReferences; Other data sources; 2 -- Developments in fibers for technical nonwovens; 2.1 Introduction of fibers for technical nonwovens; 2.1.1 From natural to synthetic fibers; 2.1.2 From organic fibers to inorganic fibers; 2.1.3 From functional fibers to high performance fibers; 2.2 Natural fibers; 2.2.1 Vegetable fibers; 2.2.1.1 Cotton; 2.2.1.2 Jute/ramie/sisal/apocynum/hemp/linen/flax; 2.2.1.3 Coconut fiber (coir fiber); 2.2.1.4 Banana fiber; 2.2.1.5 Pineapple leaf fiber; 2.2.1.6 Lotus fiber/Nelumbo nucifera fiber; 2.2.1.7 Kapok fiber; 2.2.2 Animal fibers; 2.2.2.1 Wool.

2.2.2.2 Silkworm silk (Bombyx mori)2.2.2.3 Down and feather; 2.3 Synthetic fibers; 2.3.1 Cellulose fiber; 2.3.2 Protein-based fibers; 2.3.3 Chitosan; 2.3.4 Sodium alginate/calcium alginate; 2.3.5 Synthetic chemical fiber; 2.3.5.1 Polyolefin; 2.3.5.2 Polyamide; 2.3.5.3 Polyester fiber; 2.3.5.4 Polyacrylonitrile; 2.3.5.5 Spandex; 2.3.5.6 Polyvinyl alcohol; 2.4 Modified and functional chemical fibers; 2.4.1 Profiled fiber; 2.4.2 Conjugate spinning fiber; 2.4.3 Ultrafine fiber; 2.4.4 Functional modified fibers; 2.4.4.1 Far infrared fiber; 2.4.4.2 Flame-retardant fiber; 2.4.4.3 Conductive fiber.

2.4.4.4 Scented fiber2.4.4.5 Antibacterial fibers; 2.4.4.6 Heat storage and thermoregulated textiles fibers; 2.4.4.7 Anti-ultraviolet fiber; 2.4.5 Newly developed fiber materials; 2.4.5.1 Water-soluble fibers; 2.4.5.2 Low melt point fiber; 2.4.5.3 Elastic fiber; 2.4.5.4 Ion exchange; 2.4.5.5 Superabsorbent fiber; 2.5 High performance fibers; 2.5.1 Carbon fiber; 2.5.2 Aromatic polyamide fiber; 2.5.3 Polysulfonamide fiber; 2.5.4 Aromatic polyester fiber [66]; 2.5.5 Heterocyclic aromatic fiber [67]; 2.5.6 Polyphenylene sulfide fiber; 2.5.7 Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.

2.5.8 High polyketone fiber2.5.9 Polyimide fiber; 2.5.10 Inorganic fiber or mineral fiber; 2.5.10.1 Glass fiber; 2.5.10.2 Boron fibers; 2.5.10.3 Basalt fiber; 2.5.10.4 Metal fibers; References; 3 -- Developments in the use of green (biodegradable), recycled and biopolymer materials in technical nonwovens; 3.1 Introduction: the use of sustainable fibres in nonwovens; 3.1.1 Sustainable nonwovens; 3.1.2 Material sourcing; 3.1.3 End-of-life impact; 3.1.4 Biodegradability; 3.1.5 Recycling; 3.2 Types and use of green (biodegradable) synthetic polymers in nonwovens; 3.2.1 Biodegradability.

Annotation "Advances in Technical Nonwovens" presents the latest information on the nonwovens industry, a dynamic and fast-growing industry with recent technological innovations that are leading to the development of novel end-use applications.The book reviews key developments in technical nonwoven manufacturing, specialist materials, and applications, with Part One covering important developments in materials and manufacturing technologies, including chapters devoted to fibers for technical nonwovens, the use of green recycled and biopolymer materials, and the application of nanofibres.The testing of nonwoven properties and the specialist area of composite nonwovens are also reviewed, with Part Two offering a detailed and wide-ranging overview of the many applications of technical nonwovens that includes chapters on automotive textiles, filtration, energy applications, geo- and agrotextiles, construction, furnishing, packaging and medical and hygiene products.Provides systematic coverage of trends, developments, and new technology in the field of technical nonwovensFocuses on the needs of the nonwovens industry with a clear emphasis on applied technologyContains contributions from an international team of authors edited by an expert in the fieldOffers a detailed and wide-ranging overview of the many applications of technical nonwovens that includes chapters on automotive textiles, filtration, energy applications, geo- and agrotextiles, and more.

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