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Textiles & Polymers eBooks

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  • Your Leatherwork - With Plates and Diagrams by the Author

    by Betty Dougherty ...
    This detailed and well-illustrated work on leathercraft and its techniques was first published in the 1940s and provides an instructional and informative guide to leatherwork as a craft and an art, written in a candid and personal style. Contents include: foreword - introduction - Materials - Design - Cutting Your Pattern and Material Construction Notes - Small Articles - Handbags - Travelling ... Read more

    PHP584.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Multilayer Flexible Packaging

    Edited by John R. Wagner Jr. ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Multilayer Flexible Packaging, Second Edition, provides a thorough introduction to the manufacturing and applications of flexible plastic films, covering materials, hardware and processes, and multilayer film designs and applications. The book gives engineers and technicians a better understanding of the capability and limitations of multilayer flexible films and how to use them to make effective ... Read more

    PHP15,820.89

  • Leather Craft

    by Gladys J. Shaw ...
    Originally published in London, 1927. The author was a well known craftsman and wrote several books on design and craftwork. Contents Include : Types of Leather and Decoration Thonging and Making Up, Press Studs, etc Stencilling, Modelling and Embossing Carved or Cut Work, Staining, Colouring, Inlaying, Etc Metal Enrichments, Ruskin Stones, Tooling, Poker Work, Polishing, Etc Historical Note, ... Read more

    PHP430.57 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Silk

    A World History

    by Aarathi Prasad ...
    A Smithsonian Magazine Best History Book of 2024A Library Journal Selection for Best Nonfiction of 2024A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for April“Aarathi Prasad’s Silk: A World History is a love song to this protean material. . . . Beautiful [and] fascinating.” —Wall Street Journal"Aarathi Prasad spins a masterpiece of a story, as luminous, supp... ... Read more

    PHP1,232.99

  • Natural Polymers for Pharmaceutical Applications

    Volume 3: Animal-Derived Polymers

    Edited by Amit Kumar Nayak, Md Saquib Hasnai, Dilipkumar Pal ...
    In recent years, many animal-derived polymers have emerged as an attractive category of naturally derived polymers because of their advantageous physicochemical, chemical, and biological properties. The important biological properties of these natural polymers derived from animals are biocompatibility and biodegradation. These polymers are generally composed of repeated units of amino acids. ... Read more

    PHP9,852.65

  • Medical Textiles and Biomaterials for Healthcare

    Edited by J F Kennedy, M Miraftab, Subhash C. Anand, S. Rajendran ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    Medical textiles are a major growth area within the technical textiles industry and the range of applications continues to grow and increase in diversity with every new development. Recent innovations include novel chitosan-alginate fibres for advanced wound dressings, ultrasonic energy for bleaching cotton medical textiles, durable and rechargeable biocidal textiles, spider silk supportive matrix ... Read more

    PHP16,893.29

  • Applications of Nonwovens in Technical Textiles

    Edited by R Chapman ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    Nonwovens have been one of the fastest growing and most exciting sectors of the textiles market. Such fabrics have a broad spectrum of end uses, ranging from medical products to interior textiles. This book focuses on the variety of technical nonwoven applications available.Opening chapters in part one briefly discuss the fundamental principles of nonwoven fabrics, topics such as the formation of ... Read more

    PHP11,530.19

  • Nanotechnology in Textiles

    Advances and Developments in Polymer Nanocomposites

    Edited by Mangala Joshi ...
    In recent times, polymer nanocomposites have attracted a great deal of scientific interest due to their unique advantages over conventional plastic materials, such as superior strength, modulus, thermal stability, thermal and electrical conductivity, and gas barrier. They are finding real and fast-growing applications in wide-ranging fields such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, packaging, ... Read more

    PHP18,476.42

  • Durability and Reliability of Medical Polymers

    Edited by Artemis Stamboulis, Mike Jenkins ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
    Given the widespread use of polymers in medical devices, the durability and reliability of this material in use is an area of critical importance. Durability and reliability of medical polymers reviews the performance of both bioresorbable and non-bioresorbable medical polymers.Part one provides a review of the types and properties of bioresorbable medical polymers. The effect of molecular ... Read more

    PHP12,334.79

  • Sustainable and Nonconventional Construction Materials using Inorganic Bonded Fiber Composites

    Edited by Holmer Savastano Junior, Juliano Fiorelli, Sergio Francisco Dos Santos ...
    Sustainable and Nonconventional Construction Materials Using Inorganic Bonded Fiber Composites presents a concise overview of non-conventional construction materials with a strong focus on alternative inorganic bonded fiber composites and their applications as construction components. It outlines the processing and characterization of non-conventional cementitious composites, which will be of ... Read more

    PHP15,552.49

  • Progress in Olefin Polymerization Catalysts and Polyolefin Materials

    Proceedings of the First Asian Polyolefin Workshop, Nara, Japan, December 7-9, 2005

    Edited by Takeshi Shiono, Kotohiro Nomura, Minoru Terano ...
    Series Book 161 - Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis
    The First Asian Polyolefin Workshop introduces the recent developments and the research activities on polyolefin technology in Asia, which is becoming one of the important places in technology as well as in economy. Asian Countries have experienced remarkable economic growth in the last decade as represented by China. The Asian Polyolefin Workshop (APO) was planned to provide a venue for Asian ... Read more

    PHP14,480.09

  • Biorelated Polymers

    Sustainable Polymer Science and Technology

    Edited by Emo Chiellini, Helena Gil, Gerhart Braunegg, Johanna Buchert, Paul Gatenholm, Maarten van der Zee ...
    Application of polymers from renewable resources - also identified as biopolymers - has a large potential market due to the current emphasis on sustainable technology. For optimal R&D achievements and hence benefits from these market opportunities, it is essential to combine the expertise available in the vast range ofdifferent disciplines in biopolymer science and technology. The International ... Read more

    PHP9,041.89

  • Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers

    by Arkadii Arinstein ...
    Discussing the electrospinning process, the book covers in great depth the current research interest in nanoscience and nanotechnology, especially electrospinning of polymer nanofibers. The main distinction of the proposed book from others devoted to the electrospinning process is in the consideration of the problem in question from the physical point of view. Focusing on physical aspects, the ... Read more

    PHP9,236.67

  • Acondicionado de materiales termoplásticos para su transformación. QUIT0209

    by Jesús Francisco Camuña Rodríguez ...
    Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición de certificados de profesionalidad. Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo. ... Read more

    PHP539.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Polymer Micro- and Nanografting

    by Celestino Padeste, Sonja Neuhaus ...
    Series series Micro and Nano Technologies
    Polymers have proven to be very suitable materials for topographic structuring, in particular in nanoreplication processes. Micro- and Nanografting strategies address the possibility for the formation of chemical patterns and structures on or in polymeric substrates using relatively simple processes. Polymer Micro- and Nanografting focuses on grafting techniques characterization and applications ... Read more

    PHP3,483.09

  • Textiles for Cold Weather Apparel

    Edited by J T Williams ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    Cold weather can be a potential hazard to human health, adversely affecting physiological functions, work performance and wellbeing. Designing suitable apparel for cold environments is therefore a complex task. Textiles for cold weather apparel reviews the principles, materials and requirements of cold weather apparel and will stimulate ideas for future innovation and improved end performance.The ... Read more

    PHP14,748.49

  • Polymers and Nanomaterials for Gene Therapy

    Edited by Ravin Narain ...
    Polymers and Nanomaterials for Gene Therapy provides the latest information on gene therapy, a topic that has attracted significant attention over the past two decades for the treatment of inherited and acquired genetic diseases. Major research efforts are currently focused on designing suitable carrier vectors that compact and protect oligonucleotides for gene therapy. The book explores the most ... Read more

    PHP11,262.39

  • High Performance Polymers

    by Johannes Karl Fink ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Approaching the material from a chemistry and engineering perspective, High Performance Polymers presents the most reliable and current data available about state-of-the-art polymerization, fabrication, and application methods of high performance industrial polymers. Chapters are arranged according to the chemical constitution of the individual classes, beginning with main chain carbon-carbon ... Read more

    PHP15,552.49

  • Advances in Military Textiles and Personal Equipment

    Edited by E Sparks ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    The right clothing and equipment is of vital importance to the survival and effectiveness of military personnel. Advances in military textiles and personal equipment summarises key research on the design, manufacture and applications of military textiles.Beginning with an overview of design issues, part one explores anthropometric methods, psychological, colour and camouflage issues related to the ... Read more

    PHP13,407.69

  • Corrosion-Resistant Piping Systems

    by P.E. Schweitzer ...
    Series series Corrosion Technology
    This work presents a step-by-step procedure for determining the most suitable piping material for any given situation. It describes all corrosion-resistant piping systems - including thermoset and thermoplastic, lined and metallic systems and miscellaneous systems such as glass, carbon and clay. A compatibility table for each piping system, compiling the corrosion resistance of over 175 common ... Read more

    PHP4,557.66

  • Electrical and Optical Polymer Systems

    Fundamentals: Methods, and Applications

    by Donald L. Wise ...
    Series series Plastics Engineering
    "Offers background information, methods of characterization, and applications for electrical and optical polymers, including biopolymers, and tutorial sections that explain how to use the techniques." ... Read more

    PHP37,574.98

  • Natural Dyes for Textiles

    Sources, Chemistry and Applications

    by Padma Shree Vankar ...
    Series series The Textile Institute Book Series
    Natural Dyes for Textiles: Sources, Chemistry and Applications is an in-depth guide to natural dyes, offering complete and practical coverage of the whole dyeing process from source selection to post-treatments. The book identifies plants with high dye content that are viable for commercial use, and provides valuable quantitative information regarding extraction and fastness properties, to aid dye ... Read more

    PHP11,252.49

  • Injection and Compression Molding Fundamentals

    Edited by Avraam L. Isayev ...
    Series series Plastics Engineering
    This outstanding reference presents an up-to-date account of investigations during the last10 years in the area of injection and compression molding of polymers.Injection and Compression Molding Fundamentals considers simulation andexperimentation of flow dynamics in the cavity and delivery system . . . discussesrheology and viscoelastic modeling ... clarifies fiber orientation ... delineates ... Read more

    PHP37,574.98

  • Amoskeag

    by Tamara K. Hareven ...
    Through the prism of one turn-of-the-century factory-city, Tamara Hareven and Randolph Langenbach have captured the historic experience of millions of Americans. We hear for the first time the eloquent voices—sometimes elegiac, sometimes bitter, yet always powerful—of immigrant being turned into Americans as they worked the machines which were themselves transforming this country.The book focuses ... Read more

    PHP323.29