Thermal insulation properties of biodegradable, cellulosic-based nonwoven composites for automotive application

Journal of Industrial Textiles

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 283-296

  Yachmenev, V G ^a   Parikh, D V ^a   Calamari, Jr ^a  

^a SOUTHERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Cotton; Flax; Jute; Kenaf; Nonwovens; Polyester; Polypropylene; Recycled fibers; Thermal insulation

Indexed keywords

BIODEGRADATION; CELLULOSIC RESINS; COTTON; FABRICATION; JUTE FIBERS; KENAF FIBERS; POLYESTERS; SYNTHETIC FIBERS; TENSILE PROPERTIES; THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY; THERMAL INSULATION;

NONWOVEN COMPOSITES;

TEXTILE INDUSTRY;

AUTOMOTIVE TEXTILE; BIOCOMPATIBILITY; CELLULOSIC FIBER FABRIC; NONWOVEN FABRIC; RECYCLING; THERMAL INSULATION;

EID: 0035323962     PISSN: 15280837     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1106/152808302029087     Document Type: Article

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