cellubiose.jpgThe objective of this course is to enable the students for achieving the basic knowledge about natural fiber, about commonly used natural fiber, such as Cotton, Jute, Silk, Wool; about mechanism of manufacturing and attain broad understanding of textiles natural fibers; different natural fibers textures and characteristics and so on. The content of this course is as follow:
Introducing the basic concept of fiber: (Contents: Definition and sources of Textile fibers and their essential properties, Classification of textile fibers, Comparison between natural and manmade fibers, Global fiber production and consumption)
Introduction to
Cotton Fiber:
(Contents:
Geographical
variations and global
production,
Cultivation and
ginning, Chemical
composition.)
Properties of
Cotton Fiber :
(Contents:
Morphological
properties, Physical
and chemical
properties and end
uses.)
Jute Fiber:
(Contents: Botanical
variations, global
production,
cultivation and
retting, Chemical
composition, physical
and chemical
properties and end
uses.)
Review on Mid Term
and Preparatory
Leave
Flax Fiber and
Other Cellulosic
Fibers: (Contents:
Botanical variations,
global production,
cultivation and
retting, Chemical
composition and
morphological
properties, Physical
and chemical
properties and end
uses, Brief discussion
on Ramie, Hemp,
Sisal and Abaca fibers, Major
properties and end
uses of these
cellulosic fibers.)
Silk Fiber :
(Contents: Chemistry
of Fiber Manufacture,
Fiber Production
Method, Physical
Properties, Chemical
Properties, End Uses)
Wool Fiber and
Properties of Wool
Fiber: (Contents:
Classification of
sheep and types of
wool, Shearing and
fiber production,
Chemical
composition,
Morphological
properties, Physical
and chemical
properties and end
uses.)
Other Protein
Fibers: Contains:
Brief discussion on
Vicuna, Alpaca,
Angora and
Cashmere fibers,
Properties and end
uses of these protein
fibers.
Review on Final
Examination and
Preparatory Leave
- Teacher: Toufique Ahmed