Natural Fibers, Plastics and Composites

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Wallenberger, Frederick T. (Editor), Weston, Norman (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2004, 2004
Edition:1st ed. 2004
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Section I. Overview
  • 1 Science and Technology
  • Section II. Natural Fibers: Properties and Applications
  • 2 Advanced Spider Silk Fibers by Biomimicry
  • 3 Engineering Properties of Spider Silk Fibers
  • 4 Microcrystalline Avian Keratin Protein Fibers
  • Keratin Fiber Nonwovens for Erosion Control
  • 6 Keratin Fiber Structures for Nanofiltration
  • 7 Alginate and Chitosan Fibers for Medical Uses
  • 8 Natural Fibers with Low Moisture Sensitivity
  • 9 Environmentally Friendly Lyocell Fibers
  • Section III. Natural Plastics & Matrix Materials
  • 10 Plastics and Composites from Polylactic Acid
  • 11 Plastics and Composites from Soybean Oil
  • 12 Plastics and Composites from Lignophenols
  • Chitosan Biopolymer-Silica Hybrid Aerogels
  • Section IV. Composites from Natural Fibers and Plastics
  • 14 Uses Of Natural Fiber Reinforced Plastics
  • 15 Natural Fiber Reinforced Automotive Parts
  • 16 Regenerated Cellulose Reinforced Plastics
  • 17 Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Plastics
  • 18 Ramie Fiber Reinforced Natural Plastics
  • 19 Nanoparticle Reinforced Natural Plastics