Advances In Silk Science And Technology

Author : Arindam Basu
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782423249
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Silk Science and Technology written by Arindam Basu and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The remarkable properties of silk fibres have gained them a prominent place in the field of technical textiles. Advances in Silk Science and Technology explores recent developments in silk processing, properties and applications. Techniques for manufacturing spider silk are also discussed and the current and future applications of this fibre are reviewed. Part One focuses on the properties and processing of silk from both silkworms and spiders. It addresses recent advances in our understanding of the properties of silk and offers systematic coverage of the processing of silk from spinning through to finishing, as well as an analysis of quality testing for silk fibres, yarns and fabrics. Part Two then addresses important applications of silk from silkworms and spiders, and includes chapters on the use of silk in polymer matrix composites and in different kinds of biomaterial. The book concludes with a chapter on developments in the use of silk waste. Reviews the properties of silk from both silkworms and spiders Offers systematic coverage of the processing of silk from spinning through to finishing Cover a range of applications, including on the use of silk in polymer matrix composites and in different kinds of biomaterial

Author : Nicola Maria Pugno
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889710874
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Frontiers in Silk Science and Technology written by Nicola Maria Pugno and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : James A. Millward
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199323852
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Silk Road: A Very Short Introduction written by James A. Millward and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-10 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The phrase "silk road" evokes vivid scenes of merchants leading camel caravans across vast stretches to trade exotic goods in glittering Oriental bazaars, of pilgrims braving bandits and frozen mountain passes to spread their faith across Asia. Looking at the reality behind these images, this Very Short Introduction illuminates the historical background against which the silk road flourished, shedding light on the importance of old-world cultural exchange to Eurasian and world history. On the one hand, historian James A. Millward treats the silk road broadly, to stand in for the cross-cultural communication between peoples across the Eurasian continent since at least the Neolithic era. On the other, he highlights specific examples of goods and ideas exchanged between the Mediterranean, Persia, India, and China, along with the significance of these exchanges. While including silks, spices, and travelers' tales of colorful locales, the book explains the dynamics of Central Eurasian history that promoted Silk Road interactions--especially the role of nomad empires--highlighting the importance of the biological, technological, artistic, intellectual, and religious interchanges across the continent. Millward shows that these exchanges had a profound effect on the old world that was akin to, if not on the scale of, modern globalization. He also disputes the idea that the silk road declined after the collapse of the Mongol empire or the opening of direct sea routes from Europe to Asia, showing how silk road phenomena continued through the early modern and modern expansion of the Russian and Chinese states across Central Asia. Millward concludes that the idea of the silk road has remained powerful, not only as a popular name for boutiques and restaurants, but also in modern politics and diplomacy, such as U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton's "Silk Road Initiative" for India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Author : N. Gokarneshan
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9789385059216
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Silk Research written by N. Gokarneshan and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews all the significant research undertaken on silk. The primary objective of the book is to create an awareness of the research in the field and stimulate readers to explore more about the fibre. The book will be invaluable for students carrying out project work, as well as for scholars and researchers.

Author : Tetsuo Asakura
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400771193
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biotechnology of Silk written by Tetsuo Asakura and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a snapshot of the current state of the art of research and development on the properties and characteristics of silk and their use in medicine and industry. The field encompasses backyard silk production from ancient time to industrial methods in the modern era and includes an example of efforts to maintain silk production on Madagascar. Once revered as worth its weight in gold, silk has captured the imagination from its mythical origins onwards. The latest methods in molecular biology have opened new descriptions of the underlying properties of silk. Advances in technological innovation have created silk production by microbes as the latest breakthrough in the saga of silk research and development. The application of silk to biomaterials is now very active on the basis of excellent properties of silks including recombinant silks for biomaterials and the accumulated structural information.

Author : K. Murugesh Babu
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081025416
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Silk written by K. Murugesh Babu and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silk: Processing, Properties and Applications, Second Edition, examines all aspects of silk technology, including its manufacture, processing, properties, structure-property relationships, dyeing, printing and finishing, and applications. This new edition is updated and expanded to include the very latest developments in silk production. Detailed chapters discuss silk reeling and silk fabric manufacture, the structural aspects of silk, its mechanical and thermal properties, and silk dyeing. Further chapters focus on the latest developments in terms of processing and applications, covering emerging topics, such as spider silks, non-mulberry silks, the printing and finishing of silk fabrics, and by-products of the silk industry. This book will be a highly valuable source of information for textile technologists, engineers and manufacturers, fiber scientists, researchers and academics in natural fibers or textile technology. Offers in-depth coverage of silk production, properties and structure-property relationships Provides an authoritative reference on sericulture, silk fabric processing and applications of silk Expanded to include non-mulberry silks, printing and finishing of silk fabrics, and by-products of sericulture

Author : V Nierstrasz
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857090232
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Textile Biotechnology written by V Nierstrasz and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biotechnology has impacted the textiles industry through the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, as well as enabling the design of improved textile materials. This book will provide a thorough overview of current and future focuses of biotechnology in the fibre and textile industry. Part one of the book opens with a review of technologies involved in textile biotechnology. Chapters explore the design and engineering of novel enzymes for textile applications and developments in processes and equipment for enzymatic textile treatments. Part two investigates the modification of particular fibres through the use of biotechnology. Key topics include the treatment of wool and silk fibres and the enzymatic treatment versus conventional processing of cotton. With expert contributions from leaders in their fields, Advances in textile biotechnology is a comprehensive guide for those in the textile and fibre industry, as well as experts in the biology, chemical and environmental engineering industries. Provides a thorough overview of current and future focuses of biotechnology in the fibre and textile industry Explores production of enzymes, searching for efficient production systems and also documents the advantages and limitations associated with the process Reviews the debate surrounding enzymatic treatment versus conventional processing of cotton along with engineering of plants for improved fibre qualities

Author : Sabu Thomas
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0323853498
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Technologies and Polymer Materials for Surgical Sutures written by Sabu Thomas and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-29 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymeric materials offer a high level of versatility due to the range of applications possible within the biomedical and clinical fields – including wound closure - particularly in comparison to metals or ceramics. These specialised materials also allow for a diverse array of therapeutic effects. Although there have been advances in improving polymeric materials for surgical sutures, there is little information available regarding improving the therapeutic value of sutures, and advanced technologies used to implement this improvement. Advanced Technologies and Polymer Materials for Surgical Sutures provides thorough coverage on suture materials with improved mechanical and therapeutic properties that can improve quality of life; chapter topics include drug-releasing kinetics of sutures, shape memory polymer sutures and future trends.This book is a useful resource for academics and researchers in the materials science and biomedical engineering fields, as well as professionals in biomaterials and biotextiles development and clinicians looking to learn more about suture material properties and suture/body interactions. Depicts recent advances in both the therapeutic effects of polymer-based sutures, as well as the various manufacturing techniques employed in the production of sutures Offers an interdisciplinary approach, covering material properties and engineering technologies, as well as an understanding of the biological properties of sutures, such as suture/body interactions Comprehensive coverage allows both experienced researchers in the area and new entrants (such as clinicians) to learn more about this important topic

Author : Bipin Kumar
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1839686294
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Textiles for Functional Applications written by Bipin Kumar and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a detailed understanding of the principles, procedures, equipment, and operation of selected technologies used to manufacture and evaluate intelligent multifunctional textiles and apparel goods. Leading experts from different domains of polymers, fiber production, nanotechnology, and textile chemical finishing address the entire production process by delving into crucial concepts and topics such as the development, characterization, and potential applications of functional materials. Textiles for Functional Applications is an excellent resource for researchers, designers, and academics who want to learn more about designing feasible functional textiles.

Author : Yu Wing Man
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782423907
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Women’s Intimate Apparel Technology written by Yu Wing Man and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Women’s Intimate Apparel Technology discusses the design and manufacture of intimate apparel and how the industry is increasingly embracing novel materials, new technologies, and innovations in sizing and fit. The book reviews the ways in which new materials and methods are improving the range, function, and quality of intimate apparel, with particular focus on brassiere design. Part One introduces the advanced materials used for intimate apparel, including novel fabrics and dyes and finishes, along with materials for wiring and embellishments. Part Two discusses the role of seamless technology in intimate apparel production, covering lamination, moulding, and seamless knitting. Finally, Part Three reviews advances in design, fit, and performance. Provides systematic and comprehensive coverage on key trends in intimate apparel technology Presents chapters that follow a coherent sequence, beginning with advanced materials, then discussing new manufacturing techniques, and finishing with coverage of performance and fit“/li> Focuses on the needs of the apparel industry, covering materials, manufacturing, and design aspects Written by distinguished author and professor Winnie Yu who is the Director of the ACE Style Institute of Intimate Apparel at Hong Kong Polytechnic University