High‐Performance Fibers

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Abstract The article contains sections titled: 1. Definition and Classification 2. Heat‐Resistant Fibers 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Solution‐Spun Heat‐Resistant Fibers 2.2.1. Aramid Fibers 2.2.2. Polyazole and Polyimide Fibers 2.3. Melt‐Spun Heat‐Resistant Fibers 2.3.1. Novoloid Fibers 2.3.2. Fibers from Engineering Plastics 3. High‐Strength and High‐Modulus (HS ‐ HM) Fibers 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Solution‐Spun HS ‐ HM Fibers 3.2.1. Para‐Oriented Aramid Fibers 3.2.1.1. Production 3.2.1.2. Properties 3.2.1.3. Uses 3.2.2. HS ‐ HM Fibers from Some Aramid‐Related Polymers 3.2.3. Polyazole and Polyimide Fibers 3.2.3.1. Polyazole Fibers 3.2.3.2. Polyimide Fibers 3.3. Melt‐Spun HS ‐ HM Fibers