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Spinning the Elements - http://www.chemheritage.org/EducationalServices/nylon/nylon.html
History of the development of polyamide as a resource for fiber manufacture. Chemical structure and properties. Biography of Wallace Carothers. Links to related sites. From Chemheritage.Org. |
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http://www.pslc.ws/mactest/fiber.htm - http://www.pslc.ws/mactest/fiber.htm
Detailed descriptions of the chemical structure and morphology, and the properties of most of the man-made fibers in use today. From the University of Southern Mississippi web site. |
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Expanded Surface Area Fibers: A Means for Medical Product Enhancement - http://jit.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/30/4/303.pdf
Technical paper presenting a description of expanded surface area fibers (CSM) in 4 deep-groved geometry, and the medical product applications that might benefit from their incorporation. Authors: Edward A. Vaughn and Brent G. Carman. |
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Complete Textile Glossary - http://www.celaneseacetate.com/textile_glossary_filament_acetate.pdf
Reference for textile terminology, covering all types of textile terms, with special emphasis on the nature, manufacture and applications of man-made fibres. From Celanese Acetate LLC. |
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Hills Fiber Articles - http://www.hillsinc.net/Articles.shtml
Links to technical papers and articles about solid and bi-component, regular and specialty man-made fibers for nonwovens production. From Hills, Inc. |
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Gecko-Inspired, High-Friction Microfibers - http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-08/uoc--ecg082206.php
Article about the development by engineers of the University of California, Berkeley, of an array of synthetic micro-fibers using ultra-high friction to support loads on smooth surfaces. From EurekAlert. |
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Characterisation of Fibers Produced from Blends of Polybutylene and Polypropylene - http://www.jeffjournal.org/papers/Volume2/Shambaugh.pdf
Technical paper, describing the physical properties of extrusion spun fibers composed of various mixtures of polybutylene and polypropylene polymers. Authors: Robert L. Shambaugh and Diana L. Ortiz. |
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Antimicrobial Polymeric Materials: Cellulose and m-Aramid Composite Fibers - http://www.jeffjournal.org/papers/Volume2/Lee-718R1.pdf
Technical paper, describing a novel method of creating polymeric fibers with lasting anti-micribial properties by chlorinating liquidised m-aramid and cellulosic polymers, before the dry-jet wet spinning process. Authors: Jaewoong Lee and others. |
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Charge Characterization of an Electrically Charged Fiber Via Electrostatic Force Microscopy - http://www.jeffjournal.org/papers/06Dec_ChargeCharacterization.pdf
Technical paper presenting a study to demonstrate the feasibility of using electrostatic force gradient imaging as an analytical tool to monitor charge in electrically charged fiber, and to probe the solvent-induced charge deterioration of the electret fiber used in filtration media. Authors: Joyoun Kim, Warren J. Jasper and Huan P. Hinestroza. |
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Silk Protein Project - http://faculty.washington.edu/yagerp/silkprojecthome.html
Detailed description of the Ph.D. project of Kimberly Carlson about research into spider silk, and the possible utilization of the resulting knowledge in the manufacture and processing of existing man-made polymers and fibers. |
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Graft Copolymerization of PET fibers in a Swelling Agent - http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/chem/issues/kim-03-27-3/kim-27-3-14-0210-14.pdf
Technical paper about improving the dyability of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers by grafting vinyl monomers onto them by chemical initiation, utilizing dimethyl formamide (DMF) as a swelling agent. Authors: H.I. Unal and others. |
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Surface Modification of Fibers Via Graft-Site Amplifying Polymers - http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj03_3/p41-44-michielsen.pdf
Technical paper presenting a new approach to surface modification of man-made fiber in which polymers are grafted to naturally occurring graft-sites on the substrate in order to alter surface charge, wettability and dye uptake. Author: Stephen Michielson. |
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Influence of Fiber Type on Fiberweb Properties in High-Speed Carding - http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj04_2/p48-53-seyam.pdf
Peer reviewed technical paper presenting a study on the individual performance of four different types of fiber which were processed with two different carding speeds under fixed conditions. Authors: N.B. Doguc and others. |
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Genetically Engineered Spider Silk Fiber in Insect Cells - http://ishitech.co.il/0205ar3.htm
Article from the Israel High Tech and Investment Report, reporting on the successful production of spider web fiber in insect cell cultures which are equal in their chemical resistance characteristics to those produced by the spider. |
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Olefin Fibers - http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/pages/Textiles/Olefin%20fibers.htm
Extensive scientific article about the chemical structure, mechanical and thermal properties, manufacturing methods, processability, and commercial uses of olefin fibers, focused on polypropylene fibers. Authors: R.R. Hegde and others. |
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High Value Fibers - http://www.hillsinc.net/highvalue.shtml
Short article about the definition of the term "high value" in relation to man-made fibers, and the reasons which make them high value. From Hills, Inc. Author: John Hagewood Ph.D, P.E. |
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Effects of Chemical Modifications on Polyester Fibers - http://www.medicaljournal-ias.org/4_4/Bendak.pdf
Technical paper providing a general view of the chemical structure, polymerization reactions, and the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of polyester fiber, including a review of the effects on structure and properties after chemical modification. Authors: A. Bendak and S.M. El-Marsafi. |
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Effects of Polypropylene Fiber on the Properties of High-Strength Concretes - http://aspdin.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/institut/lacer/lacer07/l07_07.pdf
Technical paper about the increased ductility behaviour and improved fire resistance of high-strength concrete when polypropylene fibers are added to the mixture. Author: T. Budi Aulia. |
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Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing - http://www.gatewaycoalition.org/files/Fundamentals_of_manufacturing%5CHtmls/SyntheticFibers.pdf
Instructional classroom module on the manufacturing and processing technologies for man-made fibers. Author: Charles B. Weinberger. |
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Effect Additives for Popypropylene Fibers - http://www.ciba.com/centexbel2002.pdf
Technical paper presented at the 2002 seminar, 'Improving Performances of PP Fibers and Tapes by Functional Additives', providing an overview of the latest developments in functionalising polypropylene fibers, tapes and nonwoven fabrics through the use of effect additives for light stability, flame-retardancy, and permanent anti-static, anti-bacterial and anti-algea activity. From Ciba Specialty Chemicals. Authors: J.R. Pauquet and N. Berthelon. |
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How Synthetic Fiber Processing Technology Affects the Quality of the Web - http://www.minifibers.com/literature/ambushed.pdf
Paper presented at the 1973 TAPPI Paper Synthetics Conference, describing the technologies and processes which make up the synthetic fiber manufacturing process. From Minifibers, Inc. Author: G.B. Keith. |
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The Craft of Cutting Fiber - http://www.minifibers.com/literature/cutting_fiber.pdf
Paper presented at the 1979 TAPPI Nonwoven Fibers Seminar about the technology of cutting synthetic filaments into staple fiber for nonwovens production applications. From Minifibers, Inc. Author: G.B. Keith. |
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Positron Lifetime Study of Thermally Induced Microstructural Changes in Nistari Silk Fiber - http://www.cjps.org/qikan/manage/wenzhang/03030325.pdf
Technical paper presenting a positron lifetime study on natural polymer nistari silk suggesting that structural changes occur within the fibers as a result of thermal treatments. Author: C. Ranganathaiah. |
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New Generic Fiber - Elastolefin - http://texmail.ca/002/files/003uer05i1tT0c240nAM/Elastolefin.pdf
Extensive technical paper from the Joint Research Centre of the European Union, reporting on the labelling of a new elastomeric generic fiber from Dow Corporation, made up of ethylene and at least one other olefin. |
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Man-made Fiber Specifications - http://www.mc2link.com/fiberspec.htm
List of technical specifications for a range of common and high-performance man-made fibers. From MC2 Market and Competitive Convergence. |
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Nonbitumous Components of Bitumous Paving Mixtures - http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/millennium/00079.pdf
Article about nonbitumous materials used in asphalt paving mixtures, including mineral, cellulosic, polyester and polypropylene fibers as stabilizers. From the US Transportation Research Board. |
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Novel Effect Additives for Increasing Versatility of Synthetic Fibers - http://www.cibasc.com/fibertechpaper2002.pdf
Paper presented at the May, 2002 Fiber Producers Conference, presenting an overview of the latest developments in functionalizing synthetic fibers through the use of appropriate effect additives for light stability, flame-retardance, anti-static properties and anti-microbial activity in polymeric fibers and fabrics. From Ciba Chemicals. Author: Paul Shields. |
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Structure Development and Dynamic Properties in High-Speed Spinning of High Molecular Weight PEN/PET Copolyester Fibers - http://pdf.ricta.or.kr/FAP/03010018.pdf
Technical paper investigating the structural development and dynamic properties of high-speed spun polyethylene-naphthalate (PEN) and polyethylene-terephthalate (PET)copolymer fibers. Authors: Sung Joon Kim and Seung Soon Im. |
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Chameleon Fibers: Dynamic Color Change from Tunable Molecular and Oligomeric Devices - http://www.ntcresearch.org/pdf-rpts/AnRp01/M98-C01-A1.pdf
Research project of Clemson, Furman and Georgia Tech Universities, aiming to create color tunable fibers and composite structures through the development of new and novel polymers and molecular emissive devices for incorporation into or crafted onto fibers. Project leaders: Richard V. Gregory, Robert J. Samuels and Tim Hanks. |
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Man-Made Respirable-Sized Organic Fibers - http://www.journalarchive.jst.go.jp/jnlpdf.php?cdjournal=indhealth1963&cdvol=39&noissue=2&startpage=119&lang=en&from=jnlabstract
Technical review of issues related to organic fiber toxicology and studies assessing the mechanisms of biodegradability of para-aramid, respirable-sized fiber-shaped particulates (RFP). Authors: David B. Warheit and others. |
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Abrasion Properties of Polypropylene/Polyamide 6 Blended Fiber - http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jte/52/3/99/_pdf
Study of the variations in abrasion resistance with blends of different ratio of polypropylene and polyamide 6 fiber and various fiber viscosity rates. Authors: Takahashi Tetsuya and others. |
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Weakening of a Polyethylene Chain by Methyl Side Groups - http://msc.eldoc.ub.rug.nl/FILES/root/GrootRAde/2003/SoftMaterHageman/2003SoftMaterHageman.pdf
Scientific paper, presenting a new model used to estimate how much the tensile strength of polyethylene fiber can deteriorate due to the presence of methyl side groups. Authors: J.C.L. Hageman and others. |
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Heat Treatment of Carbon Fiber Precursor Material for Activated Carbon Fibers - https://caeff.ces.clemson.edu/education/reuprog/2003%20REU%20Webstuff/ACF%20abstract%2020031.pdf
Technical paper about the preparation of precursor fibers, and melt spinning, stabilization, carbonization, and activation of isotropic pitch-based carbon fibers. Authors: Lisa Huggins and others. |
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Effect of Polymeric Fibers on Refractory Castable Permeability - http://www.ceramicbulletin.org/months/April2003/salomao.pdf
Technical paper about the effects on the permeability and porosity of concretes and refractory castables after the addition of polypropylene fibers of constant diameter and various lengths. Authors: R. Salomao and others. |
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Autonomous Separation of Fiber Cross Sections - http://www.utexas.edu/depts/he/XuPapers/12-Fib-p3.pdf
Technical paper presenting a skeleton-based segmentation algorithem to separate touching cross sections of fibers before extracting fiber geometrical features. Authors: Bugao Xu and others. |