Fibers
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- Electrospinning of Nanofibers from Polymer Solutions
- Short technical article about the mechanism and electrohydrodynamic modeling, experimental realization and a number of applications of electrospun nanofibers from polymer solutions. Authors: A.L. Yarin and E. Zussman. [PDF]
- 462
- Meso- and Nano-scaled Polymer Fibers and Tubes
- Dissertation about the development, production, characteristics and industrial applications of nanofibers and structures. Author: Jun Zeng. [PDF]
- 463
- Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Graphite Nanofibers
- Report on a laboratory project, focused on the development of a new carbon based nanofiber from the metal catalyzed decomposition of certain hydrocarbonates, at temperatures ranging from 400 to 800 degrees centigrade. Author: Terry K. Baker.
- 464
- A Nonlinear Instability of Viscoelastic Poiseuille Flow
- Technical paper presenting qualitative and quantitative evidence of the existence of an intrinsic route towards non-linear instability of viscoelastic Poiseuille flow which is limiting the extrusion rate of polymer fibers. Authors: Volfango Bertola and others. [PDF]
- 465
- Allometric Scaling and Instability in Electrospinning
- Technical paper discussing the regulatory mechanisms for controlling the radius of electrospun fibers. Authors: Ji-Huan He and others. [PDF]
- 466
- Creep of Gel-Spun Polyethylene Fibers; Improvements by Impregnation and Crosslinking
- Doctor of Science thesis about research into improving the creep resistance of gel-spun polyethylene fibers through supercritical CO2 assisted impregnation with benzophenone, followed by ultraviolet irradiated crosslinking. Author: M.J.N. Jacobs. [PDF]
- 467
- Electrospinning Carbon Nanotube Polymer Composite Nanofibers
- Technical paper presenting an overview of current developments in pre-processing, synthesis and characterization of electrospun polymer composite nanofibers, including the theoretical modelling of these fiber systems. Authors: Leslie Y. Yeo and James R. Friend. [PDF]
- 468
- Feasibility of Electrospinning the Globular Proteins Hemoglobin and Myoglobin
- Scientific paper describing the process of electrospinning of two globular proteins hemoglobin and myoglobin into nonwoven structures to be used as an oxygen delivering scaffold for optimal wound healing. Authors: Catherine P. Barnes and others. [PDF]
- 469
- In Situ Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering Experiment in Melt Spinning of High-Density Polyethylene
- Technical paper reporting on an in situ experiment to determine the effect of flow on the structure formation in polymeric melt under non-isothermal conditions. Authors: Hiroki Murase and others. [PDF]
- 470
- Interferometric Studies for the Annealing Effects on the Necking Deformation along Polypropylene Fibers
- Technical paper, describing test procedures under different conditions of the annealing process, to investigate a method by which necking deformation of polypropylene fiber axis due to fast drawing processes could be avoided. Authors: Hassan Mohamed El-Dessouky and others. [PDF]
- 471
- Methematical Models for a Rotor Spinning Process
- Interim research report for a Master of Science thesis about the development of various methematical models for rotor spinning of para-aramid polymers. Author: Everdien Kolk. [PDF]
- 472
- Simulation of Multifilament Semicrystalline Polymer Fiber Melt-Spinning
- Technical paper presenting a new simulation model for melt spinning of multi-filament isotactic polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate fibers. Authors: Young-Pyo Jeon and Christopher L. Cox. [PDF]
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- Synthetic Fibers
- Study of hazardous emissions during the manufacturing processes of man-made fibers. Detailed descriptions of polymer materials, and the dry- and solvent fiber spinning technologies and processes. Glossary of terms. Tables and figures. List of references. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. [PDF]
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- Coir
- Short article about the history, manufacturing process and applications of coir fiber. Links to further reading. From How Products are Made.
- 476
- The Efect of Processing Conditions at Ginning on Fiber Properties
- Technical paper about the effect of moisture levels in the gin during the ginning process on the eventual quality of cotton fiber. Authors: B.D. Jade and others. [PDF]
- 477
- The Great Cotton-Rag Myth
- Short article about the controversy over what natural fibers were traditionally used in the manufacture of paper. Author: Ellen McCrady.
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- Washed Cotton: A Review and Recommendations
- A summary of recent research on batch kier washing of raw cotton, and recommendations regarding prevention strategies for dust control involving washed cotton. From the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.