Download or read book Handbook of Fiber Science and Technology Volume 2 written by Menachem Lewin and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1993-01-18 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides up-to-date coverage of both recently developed and potentially available fibers, emphasizing new applications. Highlighting preparation, properties, practical industrial uses and future research directions for high technology, this volume examines optical fibres, aramid and polyimide fibres for heat resistant applications, ceramic fibres, fibres with thermal adaptability and electrically conducting polymers for fibres.