Asbestos and Other Fibrous Materials

Asbestos and Other Fibrous Materials
Author: H. Catherine W. Skinner
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 215
Release: 1988-11-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 019534538X

This comprehensive sourcebook describes the chemical, physical, and mineralogical aspects of fibrous inorganic materials, both synthetic and naturally occurring. A general description of the fibrous state, the range of compounds that can adopt this form, and an overview of the characteristics unique to such materials form the backbone of the book . The authors also assess the application and use of asbestos and other fibrous materials in industry and evaluate their potential as health hazards. The information gathered here will be highly useful to medical investigators and legal professionals involved in environmental health.

Alternatives to Asbestos

Alternatives to Asbestos
Author: A. A. Hodgson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 230
Release: 1989
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The 26th volume in the CRAC series is devoted to that branch of materials science concerned with finding alternatives for asbestos. The first section considers the raw materials that can be used to construct alternatives to asbestos. The second section discusses the feasibility of replacing asbestos in real-life applications. The third section considers the health aspects associated with the alternative materials, both inorganic and organic.

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Antibiotics (β-Lactams) to Batteries

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Antibiotics (β-Lactams) to Batteries
Author: Raymond Eller Kirk
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages: 1160
Release: 1992
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

Contains a library of information for the chemical industry. The 4th edition has undergone a complete revision, with the inclusion of many new subjects which reflect the growth in chemical technology through the 1990s. The book includes expanded coverage of biotechnology and materials science.

Asbestos The Hazardous Fiber

Asbestos The Hazardous Fiber
Author: Melvin A. Benarde
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2018-05-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1351086820

With the passage of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, AHERA, Public Law 99-519, it was clear that great quantities of asbestos would be disturbed and would require proper management and disposal. If these were poorly done, many people would be placed at risk unnecessarily.Into such an environment, a book dealing with the many diverse facets of asbestos abatement, written by people with substantial experience, seemed reasonable and appropriate, but even more so, necessary.

Asbestiform Fibers

Asbestiform Fibers
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 1984-02-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0309078520

Much of the more than 30 million tons of asbestos used in the United States since 1900 is still present as insulation in offices and schools, as vinyl-asbestos flooring in homes, and in other common products. This volume presents a comprehensive evaluation of the relation of these fibers to specific diseases and the extent of nonoccupational risks associated with them. It covers sources of asbestiform fibers, properties of the fibers, and carcinogenic and fibrogenic risks they pose.

Natural Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester and Vinyl Polymer Composites

Natural Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester and Vinyl Polymer Composites
Author: S. M. Sapuan
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2018-06-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081021615

Natural Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester and Vinyl Polymer Composites: Characterization, Properties and Applications discusses recent advances on the development, characterization and application of natural fiber vinyl ester and vinyl polymers composites. Various types of vinyl ester and vinyl based polymers, such as poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), low and high density polyethylene (LDPE and HDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) are discussed. Chapters focus on different composite fabrication processes, such as compression moulding, hand lay-up, and pultrusion processes. Key themes covered include the properties and characterization of vinyl ester and vinyl polymers composites reinforced by natural fibers. The effect of fiber treatment and coupling agents on mechanical and physical properties of these materials is also evaluated. In addition to a determination of physical and mechanical properties, studies on thermal, degradation, swelling behavior, and the morphological properties of natural fiber reinforced vinyl ester and vinyl polymer composites is also presented. Presents the importance of vinyl ester and vinyl-based polymers as matrices in natural fiber composites Provides a detailed and comprehensive review on the development, characterization and applications of natural fiber vinyl ester and vinyl polymers composites Looks at recent fabrication techniques and the mechanical properties of materials Contains contributions from leading experts in the field

Novel Sustainable Raw Material Alternatives for the Textiles and Fashion Industry

Novel Sustainable Raw Material Alternatives for the Textiles and Fashion Industry
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2023-10-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3031373235

Environmental impacts created by the textiles and fashion sector are well known and acknowledged by various stakeholders involved in the entire supply chain. The entire lifecycle of textile products creates various impacts to the environment and hence any attempts to alleviate the impacts are highly welcomed. The whole sector is keen to investigate novel sustainable alternatives in terms of raw materials, processes, approaches to make the entire textiles and fashion sector more sustainable. This broad title of novel sustainable alternatives can be split into three subtopics: novel raw material alternatives, novel process alternative and novel alternative approaches. This volume is dedicated to dealing with novel sustainable raw material alternatives for the textiles and fashion industry.