Polyolefin fibres : industrial and medical applications /: industrial and medical applications. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Samuel C.O. Ugbolue.
• Other Names: Ugbolue, S. C. O
• Contents: 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
• Publisher Details: Duxford : Woodhead Pub Ltd
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 677.4745; 668.4234; Textile fibers, Synthetic; Polyolefins; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Textiles & Polymers; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780081012512; 0081012519
• Related ISBNs: 9780081011324; 0081011326
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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