Cotton Fiber Chemistry and Technology

Cotton Fiber Chemistry and Technology focuses on providing the most up-to-date information on cotton fiber chemistry, physics, and properties. Drawn from the Handbook of Fiber Chemistry, Third Edition, it explains fiber biosynthesis, structure, chemical composition and reactions, and physical properties. The text reviews various property-enhancing processes, including etherification, esterification, and enzymatic modification; considers environmental, workplace, and consumer risks from exposure to processing chemicals and emissions; and analyzes worldwide production, consumption, and markets as well as current applications, and future trends in the cotton industry.