Fibers

  1. Fiber Structure and Morphology
    1. Molecular Structure
      1. Polymer Chains
        1. Monomer Units
          1. Degree of Polymerization
            1. Chain Architecture
            2. Crystallinity versus Amorphous Regions
              1. Definition of Crystallinity
                1. Measurement Methods
                  1. Effects on Mechanical Properties
                    1. Effects on Physical Properties
                    2. Molecular Orientation
                      1. Alignment During Processing
                        1. Impact on Strength
                          1. Impact on Modulus
                        2. Supramolecular Structure
                          1. Fibrils and Microfibrils
                            1. Hierarchical Organization
                              1. Formation Mechanisms
                                1. Role in Mechanical Properties
                                2. Crystalline Lamellae
                                  1. Structure and Organization
                                    1. Tie Molecules
                                  2. Macroscopic Structure
                                    1. Fiber Length Classification
                                      1. Staple Fibers
                                        1. Filament Fibers
                                          1. Influence on Yarn Properties
                                            1. Influence on Fabric Properties
                                            2. Cross-Sectional Shape
                                              1. Round Cross-Sections
                                                1. Trilobal Cross-Sections
                                                  1. Hollow Cross-Sections
                                                    1. Effects on Luster
                                                      1. Effects on Bulk
                                                        1. Effects on Performance
                                                        2. Surface Texture and Crimp
                                                          1. Natural Crimp
                                                            1. Manufactured Crimp
                                                              1. Impact on Handle
                                                                1. Impact on Bulk

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                                                            2. Classification of Fibers

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                                                            4. Properties of Fibers