Morphological foundations of fiber properties

摘要: Structural theories which have been developed to interpret the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of fibers are reviewed, with particular emphasis on natural fibers. It is pointed out that many current fiber structure derive from early concepts cellulosic or vegetable The micellar, fringed fibrillar theories, as well ay concept lateral order distribution presented. growth development cotton discussed variations in shown be reflected their properties. In this connection orientation helical reversals particularly important. complex organochemical supermolecular keratin presented related chemical these Cortical asymmetry a unique structural feature responsible for characteristic three-dimensional crimp wool well-known supercontraction variety systems terms mechanism involving sulfhydryl-disulfide interchange.