Handbook of Fiber Science and Technology Volume 2

This book provides information on developments in high-modulus fibers from organic polymers or from inorganic materials, such as metals or metal oxides, and fibers for use in biomedical applications. It focuses on the preparation, properties, and end uses of the various fibers.

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Maintaining the high standards set in Part A, this important reference brings you the mostcomprehensive, up-to-date coverage of both recently developed and potentially available fibersfor applications outside the textile industry.Emphasizing practical industrial applications and future research directions for high technologyfibers , Handbook of Fiber Science and Technology: Volume III, Part B sharesresearch developments in high-modulus fibers from organic polymers or inorganic materials... discusses how to predict applications for aramid fibers based upon structure/propertyrelationships .. . sets forth fundamental principles for spinning polymers to fibers . ..reviews the underlying science and technology of fibers derived from thennotropic copolyesters... and more.