GERMANY: SHOCK ABSORBING NATURAL FIBRES

Article Abstract:

Natural fibres are already used in the automotive industry, for example for underbodies. However, at present they are just placed into a matrix without any system. Researchers of the university of Freiburg found out that the shock-absorbing characteristics of natural fibres, such as hemp or sisal, can even be improved by optimising their placing into a three-dimensional structure. In cooperation with the research centre of Daimler-Benz in Ulm, the researchers are examining the optimisation of three-dimensional structures to retain those shock-absorbing features and to strengthen the matrix-fibre combination. Natural fibres are not only to replace glass fibres or carbon fibres in vehicle underbodies, but might also be used to strengthen other load-bearing parts. According to the researchers, such natural fibres are to also strengthen fragile links between different materials.

Comment:

Researchers are examining the optimisation of three-dimensional structures to retain those shock-absorbing features

Automotive Electronics, Other Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing, Research & development outlays, Motor Vehicle Parts, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Motor Vehicles & Parts, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming, Auto Ride Control & Safety Systems, Hemp, Automotive parts, Daimler-Benz AG, Hemp (Fiber)

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US surfactants in demand

Article Abstract:

US demand for surfactants is expected to increase 2.7% a year, to 9.2 billion pounds by the year 2002, according to a recent study from the Freedonia Group of Cleveland, OH. The increase is expected to be fueled by demand for multi-functional and biodegradable surfactants that help create better performing, regulatory-compliant formulations. It will also be driven by the increased demand for germacidal cleansing and mild personal-care products. Meanwhile, more rapid gains are also expected for amphoteric, cationic and nonionic surfactants.

Sales & consumption, Surface Active Agent Manufacturing, Surface Active Agents, Article

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WORLD: CHEMICAL FIBRE PRODUCTION IN 1998

Article Abstract:

In 1998 the production of chemical fibres in Europe declined 2% to 3.023mn tonnes, in the US 2% to 4.055mn tonnes and in Japan 4% to 1.493mn tonnes, while in the rest of the world it increased 3% to 16.457mn tonnes. Production of spinnable fibres increased 1%, that of textile filament yarn 6% and technical yarns 3%. Polyester fibre production increased 4% to 16.1mn tonnes. The share of polyester of synthetic chemical fibre production rose 2%<-points> to 58%.

Japan, Production data, European Union, World, Noncellulosic Organic Fiber Manufacturing, Synthetic Fibers, Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills, Polyester Fibers, Yarn & Thread Mills, Textile factories

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