Qing Shen E-mail: [email protected]@dhu.edu.cn.

Qing ShenE-mail: [email protected]

Fiber history1. The fiber science and

technology was learnt from silkworm and spider since their fiber producing process are good examples of the bio-synthetic and bio-spinning techniques because they convert non-fiber foods by enzymes into proteins in body then spun fibers as a cocoon or net.

cited from New Millennium Fibers, 2005 Woodhead Publishing Ltd.

A summary of the use of fibers in today

Natural fibers

Fiber from natural lotus root

Ramee fiber

Flax fiber

Hemp fiber

Fiber from Bamboo

Chitin fiber

Lignin fiber

Alpaca fiber

Viscose fibers

Coconut fiber

Pineapple fiber

桑蚕结茧： 1.桑蚕； 2.吐丝； 3、 4.成茧； 5.桑蚕茧剖面

柞蚕茧

羊毛纤维大分子结构图

蛋白质大分子α 螺旋链

蛋白质大分子α 螺旋链

Core fiber

Synthetic fibers

Polyester staple fiber

PLA fiber

Kevalr staple fiber

PAN fiber

PE fiber

UHMWPE+CNT

PP fiber

PTT fiber

Inorganic fibers

Glass fiber

Silicon fiber

TiO2 fiber

Carbon nanotube fiber

Carbon fiber

Black Diamond Fiber

Metal fibers

Steel fiber

Stainless Steel Fiber

Silver fiber

Fiber shapes