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What are the similarities between xylem vessels and xylem fibers?
Fibre long and thin, vessel short and thick, fibre offers a structural support, xylem vessel transports water, both are dead cells both consist of strength offered lignin
What are the names of synthetic fibers in india?
Common synthetic fibers include:Nylon(1939)Modacrylic(1949)Olefin(1949)Acrylic(1950)Polyester(1953)Carbon fiber(1968)Specialty synthetic fibers include:Vinyon(1939)Saran(1941)Spandex(1959)Vinalon(1939)Aramids(1961) - known as Nomex, Kevlar and TwaronModal(1960's)Dyneema/Spectra(1979)PBI(Polybenzimidazole fiber) (1983)Sulfar(1983)Lyocell(1992) (artificial, not synthetic)PLA(2002)M-5 (PIPD fiber)OrlonZylon (PBO fiber)Vectran (TLCP fiber) made from Vectra LCP polymerDerclon used in manufacture of rugsRayonartificial silkOther synthetic materials used in fibers include:Acrylonitrilerubber (1930)Modern fibers that are made from older artificial materials include:Glass fiber(1938) is used for: industrial, automotive, and home insulation (glass wool)reinforcement of composite materials (glass-reinforced plastic, glass fiber reinforced concrete)specialty papers in batteryseparators and filtrationMetallic fiber (1946) is used for: adding metallic properties to clothing for the purpose of fashion(usually made with composite plastic and metal foils)elimination and prevention of static charge build-upconducting electricityto transmit informationconduction of heatIn the horticulture industry synthetics are often used in soils to help the plants grow better. Examples are:expanded polystyrene flakesurea-formaldehyde foam resinpolyurethane foamphenolic resin foam
What is the uses of composite materials in daily life?
A composite material is one material reenforced with another, such as resins reenforced with glass fibers, carbon fibre, or kevlar. The same principle applies to steel in concrete, woven fabrics encased in vinyl (such as in tarpaulins) or the reenforcing of rubber with synthetic fibres or steel wire, as in conveyer belts, fan belts, tyres, etc.
What is the connective tissue matrix?
Gound substance and protein fibers
What did people wear in the 1930s?
The most characteristic fashion trend of the period is attention at the shoulder, with butterfly sleeves and banjo sleeves, and exaggerated shoulder pads for both men and women by the 1940s. The period also saw the first widespread use of synthetic fibers, especially viscose for linings and lingerie, and nylon stockings, and the zipper became widely used.
