Textiles for Industrial Applications - Kumar, R. Senthil

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Biographie:
R. Senthil Kumar completed his post-graduation in textile engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India. He has published 30 technical and management-related papers in various international and national journals and prepared manuals on nonwoven technologies for international and local textile industries. His areas of specialization are fiber science, textile composites, technical textiles, nonwoven technologies, and textile testing. He has worked as an assistant professor in the Department of Textile Technology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, since 2009. He has been a consultant to various textile industries and has prepared and published nearly 200 technical and management-related textile study materials for the online portal scribd.com.

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Introduction Industrial Textiles: An Overview Industrial Textiles: Definition and Scope Industrial Textiles: Market Scenario Future Trends of Industrial Textiles Technology and Material Trends Bibliography Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Structures Used in Industrial Textiles Fibers Used in Industrial Textiles Yarn Formation Fabric Structures Processes Reference Bibliography Medical Textiles Market Scenario-Medical Textiles Textile Structures and Biomaterials in Healthcare Advanced Wound Dressing: Structure and Properties Natural and Biopolymer Finishes for Medical Textiles Healthcare Products in the Hospital Environment Evaluation and Testing of Medical Textiles Future Medical Textiles Reference Bibliography Finishing of Industrial Textile Introduction Types of Finishing Bibliography Filtration Textiles Introduction Filtration: Market Share Filtration: Definition Filtration: Principles of Particle Retention Filtration Fundamentals Filtration Types Filter Media Filter Media Design/Selection Criteria Yarn Construction and Properties Fabric Construction and Properties Finishing Treatments Nanofiltration Bibliography Textiles in Hoses Introduction Hose: Definition Hose: Construction Hose: Manufacturing Bibliography Textiles in Transmission and Conveyor Belts Introduction Transmission Belts Conveyor Belts Bibliography Textiles in Ropes Introduction Ropes: Definition and Types Fibers Used in Rope Construction Rope Construction Properties of Rope Production of Rope Bibliography Textiles in Civil Engineering Introduction Geotextiles Textile-Reinforced Concrete Textiles in Architecture Nanotextiles in Civil Engineering Applications Bibliography Textiles in Automobiles Introduction Automobile Industry: Global Scenario Major Components of Automotive Textiles Nonwovens in Automotive Applications Natural/Biodegradable Fibers in Automotive Textiles Nanotechnology in Automotive Textiles References Bibliography Miscellaneous Applications in Industrial Textiles Bolting Cloth Membrane Fabric Filter System Tissue Engineering Acoustic Uses Decatizing Cloth Printed Circuit Board Screen for Electronic Printing Battery and Fuel Cell Smart Woven Fabrics: Renewable Energy Composites Battery Separators Cigarette Filter Coated Abrasives Nonwoven Abrasives Bibliography Testing of Industrial Textiles Testing of Filter Fabrics Testing of Hoses Testing of Transmission Belt Testing of Conveyor Belts Testing of Ropes Testing of Composites Nondestructive Testing of Composites Bibliography Textile Composites Introduction to Composites Composite Materials: Global Scenario Composite Materials: Definition and Classification Reinforcement: Fibers Polymer Matrices or Resins Prepregs and Preforms Composite Manufacturing Technologies Applications Reference Bibliography Index

A useful reference ... easy to read and understand complex information using a number of visuals and illustrations with example scenarios and case studies. The book presents a broad spectrum of information particularly the market segments, the current trend, the material requirements, the testing and industry regulations of a number of applications including, filtration, belting, ropes, medical, automotive, civil, composites and miscellaneous products. The book is intended as a valuable resource for both the novice as well as for experts in this field. -Praburaj Venkatraman, Manchester Metropolitan University, England, UK ... a good reference volume for practitioners and post-graduate students. -Dr. Rajesh Anandjiwala, CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing, South Africa