Product Description
An introduction to the structure and properties of polymeric fibers, with emphasis on fibers used as textiles and industrial fibers. Part One introduces fundamental concepts of organic fiber chemistry and morphology. Part Two presents the mot important aspects of mechanical properties. Up-to-date coverage, including treatment of high performance fibers, superabsorbants, liquid crystal polymers, electrical conductivity, and other current topics. Emphasis on fundamental principles. Shows applications of basic principles in real materials.
From the Publisher
This is the only fiber science text written for undergraduates. Fiber Science is an introduction to the structure and properties of polymeric fibers, with emphasis on fibers used as textile and industrial fibers. The text focuses on fundamental principles underlying important properties and phenomena of fibers. Part One introduces fundamental concepts of organic fiber chemistry and morphology, including fiber length, cross-section, effects of fluids and vapors, as well as fiber formation; Part Two presents the most important aspects of mechanical properties--tensile, compressive, torsion, and bending properties; Part Three covers physical properties of fibers--optical, thermal, electrical, and frictional; and Part Four discusses properties of fabrics, explaining how the bending and wetting behavior of fabrics is affected by properties of fibers.
