Nonwovens

NOTE EDITORE

Nonwovens: Process, Structure, Properties and Applications outlines the concept and principle of entire nonwoven manufacturing process starting from raw material selection, web formation techniques, web bonding methods and finishing. Further, characterization and testing of non-woven fabrics, application of non-woven fabrics in different areas such as apparel, aggrotech, geotech, medical and hygiene, automotive textiles, filtration products, home textiles, roofing and construction and packaging were also discussed in detail. The advancements in non-woven manufacturing known as composite non-woven, their properties and applications were discussed in detail. The application of natural fibers in non-woven manufacturing with their advantages and limitations were also discussed in brief. This book is primarily a text book intended for textile technology students in universities and colleges, researchers, industrialists and academicians, as well as professionals in the apparel and textile industry.

SOMMARIO

Introduction to nonwovens Definition of nonwoven Classification of nonwovens History of nonwovens Market growth of nonwoven industry Features of nonwoven fabrics Raw materials for nonwovens Product properties and applications of nonwovens Web formation Introduction Staple fiber web formation system Polymer lay process Comparison of different web forming techniques Nonwoven bonding techniques Introduction Mechanical bonding Chemical bonding Thermal bonding Comparison of different web bonding techniques Finishing of nonwovens Introduction Mechanical finishing Chemical finishing Testing of nonwovens Introduction Characterization of bonding structures Testing of nonwovens Applications of nonwovens Introduction Application of nonwovens in apparel Application of nonwovens in agriculture Application of nonwovens in geotextiles Application of nonwovens in medical textiles Application of nonwoven in automotive textiles Application of nonwovens in filtration Application of nonwovens in home textiles Application of nonwovens in roofing and construction Application of nonwovens in packaging Composite nonwovens Definition Importance of composite nonwovens Types of composite nonwovens Composite nonwoven manufacturing processes Application of composite nonwoven structures Natural fiber nonwovens Introduction Cotton fiber nonwovens Flax fiber nonwovens Jute fiber nonwovens Hemp fiber nonwovens Kenaf fiber nonwovens Milkweed fiber nonwovens Pineapple fiber nonwovens Abaca fiber nonwovens Sisal fiber nonwovens Wool fiber nonwovens Kapok fiber nonwovens

AUTORE

Dr T. Karthik is an M.Tech and PhD qualified textile technologist. Currently he is working as an Assistant Professor (senior grade) in the Department of Textile Technology, PSG College of Technology and Coimbatore, India. The author is having teaching experience of six years and industrial experience of five years and handling various spinning subjects particularly in the area of process and quality control in spinning, garment manufacture, non-woven technology and technical textiles for the past five years. The author has published more than 60 articles in reputed international and national journals. Have published five internationl books and contributed three book chapters. He is the member in Professional bodies such as TAI and MIE. Mr. Prabha Karan C. has completed his B.Tech in Textile Technology from Anna University and M.Tech in textile engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He is currently pursuing his PhD in the area of non-woven. He is also working as Senior Lecturer (textiles), Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem, Ministry of Textile, Government of India. He has four years of teaching experience in the area of non-woven, fabric manufacturing technology and technical textiles. He also has three years industrial experience. He has published three research articles in reputed international journals. Mr. R. Rathinamoorthy is a B.Tech and M.Tech qualified textile technologist. He is currently pursuing his PhD in the area of medical textiles. He is also working as an Assistant Professor (senior grade) in the Department of Fashion Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India. He has seven years of teaching experience in the area of apparel industry and apparel machineries. He also has one year industrial experience as an industrial engineer. He teaches subjects like apparel machinery and equipment, apparel merchandising, pattern engineering and garment manufacturing process. He has authored two book and five book chapters and got his articles published in 35 internationally peer reviewed journals and 20 national-level reviewed journals. He also presented four research papers in the international level conferences and seminars.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9789385059124
• Collana: Woodhead Publishing India in Textiles
• Dimensioni: 9 x 6 in Ø 1.35 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: 147 b/w images
• Pagine Arabe: 358