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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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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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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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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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Bioactive Surgical Sutures - http://www.autexrj.org/No1-2003/0040.pdf
Report on the development of biologically active, radioactive surgical fibers, by fixing sulphur-35 isotopes onto polyolefin, polyamide and polyvinyl alcohol fibers. From Autex Research Journal. Author: V. Zhukovsky. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Functional Fibers for Immobilization of Biomolecules - http://www.ntcresearch.org/pdf-rpts/AnRp03/M02-CD05-A3.pdf
Review of a project performed at the University of California, Davis' Fiber and Polymer Science Department, pioneering the concept development of using fibrous supports for the conservation, recovery and reuse of specialty enzymes. Authors: You-Lo Hsieh and others. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ultrahydrophobic Fibers: The Lotus Approach - http://www.ntcresearch.org/pdf-rpts/AnRp07/C04-CL06-A7.pdf
Description of Clemson University National Textile Center's study, aiming to establish fundamental principles and develop practical approaches for the production of ultra-hydrophobic fibers that utilize the so-called “lotus effect”. |
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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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Manufacturing Methods for Multi Step Index Plastic Optical Fiber Materials - http://www.autexrj.org/No4-2004/0111.pdf
Technical paper evaluating preform manufacturing methods for plastic optical fiber (POF) as an alternative to copper wires and high-performance glass fiber. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Marju Ferenets 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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Biomimetic Manufacturing of Customised Novel Fibre Proteins for Specialised Applications - http://www.autexrj.org/No4-2003/0073.PDF
Investigation of the role of various protein primary structural components in fiber production, using spider silk and collagen as a model. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: F. Teule 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. |
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Synthetic Fibers and Textiles - http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/historicpublications/pubs/SB300.PDF
Historical document from 1942 of the Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science, about the classification, finishing technologies, care and serviceability of synthetic fibers and textiles. Author: Hazel Fletcher. |
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Examination of the Ageing on Selected Synthetic Fibres Under the Influence of UV Radiation - http://www.autexrj.org/No3-2003/0058.pdf
Report about the assessment of the effects of UV radiation on the molecular and supermolecular structures of polyamide and polypropylene fibers. Authors: Barbara Lipp-Symonowicz. |
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Introduction to Fiber Science - http://courses.ncsu.edu/classes/tms211002/TMS211mm/
From the College of Textiles of the North Carolina State University. Concise descriptions of the morphology, formation and properties of natural and chemical fibers. |
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The New Textile Technology - http://www.worldandi.com/public/1987/january/ns1.cfm
Article about new developments in man-made fiber manufacturing and finishing, and their use in textiles, nonwovens and industrial applications. Author: Albin F. Turbak. |