Rheological Behaviour of Polypropylene/Boehmite Composites, Structure and Properties of Hybrid Fibres

Authors: Marcinčin Anton, Hricová Marcela, Marcinčin Konštantin, Hoferiková Alena, Legéň Jaroslav

In this paper, the effect of the re-melting and kneading of polypropylene (PP)/Boehmite composites in a twin-screw extruder on their rheological properties and spinning as well as the effect of the uniaxial deformation of composite fibres...   more »

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DSC and Two-dimensional Correlation Infrared Spectroscopy Studies of PA6/Montmorillonite Composite Fibres

Authors: Ślusarczyk Czesław, Biniaś Włodzimierz, Fabia Janusz, Biniaś Dorota

The majority of research on polymer/layered silicate nanocomposite (PLSN) has focused on molded bulk materials with very few recent studies reporting on the formation of PLSN fibres. Hence, more research needs to be conducted in this...   more »

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Supramolecular Structure and Properties of PA6-LCO Molecular Composite Fibres

Authors: Janicki Jarosław, Bączek Marcin

Nowadays polyamides have become essential in fibre production for textiles and technical uses. However, such applications require extremely high strength parameters as well as excellent dimensional stability. In order to improve polymer properties they are reinforced...   more »

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Supermolecular Structure of Polypropylene Fibres Modified by Additives

Authors: Broda Jan, Gawłowski Andrzej, Fabia Janusz, Ślusarczyk Czesław

The most common procedure for the modification of polypropylene fibre involves adding additives, which are incorporated into polymer by physical means during fibre formation. Particles of the additives blended with polypropylene melt cause a change in...   more »

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PA 6 / Copolyamide / Layered Silicate Fibres

Authors: Kristofič Michal, Duliková Mária, Vassová Iveta, Ryba Jozef

The modification of PA 6 fibres with macromolecular modifiers in order to improve their sorptive and electric properties was studied. Modifiers consisting of binary, high molecular, semicrystalline copolyamides (from ƒĂ-caprolactam as a major component and 5,...   more »

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Polypropylene Fibres Modified by Polyvinyl Alcohol and Nanoadditive. Structure and Properties

Authors: Ujhelyiová Anna, Strecká Zuzana, Bolhová Eva, Duliková Mária, Bugaj Peter

The modification of polypropylene (PP) by nanoadditives (NA) is an effective way to prepare the fibres with advanced properties for textile and technical application. The modification of polypropylene fibres by NA exhibit the change in morphology...   more »

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A New Antimicrobial ALCERU® Fibre with Silver Nanoparticles

Authors: Wendler Frank, Meister Frank, Montigny Rene, Wagener Michael

Antimicrobial fibres were produced by the implementation of nanoscaled silver particles into a solution of cellulose and N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide (NMMO). Usage of particles with 80 – 140 nm and 5 - 20 nm grain size, which have...   more »

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Swelling Behaviour of Cellulosic Fibres – Part I: Changes in Physical Properties

Authors: Ehrhardt Analise, Groner Sibylle, Bechtold Thomas

The swelling and dissolving properties of textile materials are characterised in cotton and regenerated cellulosic fibres of lyocell and viscose (NMMO- and xanthogenate-type). The swelling, fractionation and dissolution mechanisms and their effect on polysaccharide substrate were...   more »

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Mechanical Properties of Basalt Filaments

Authors: Militký Jiři, Kovačič Vladimir, Bajzik Vladimir

In this contribution selected physical and mechanical properties of laboratory prepared basalt filaments and fibres drawn out from these are presented. The mechanical properties were investigated after tempering up to 800 °C. The ultimate strength distribution,...   more »

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Fatigue Curves Elaborated for Selected Worsted Wool Yarns

Authors: Drobina Robert, Włochowicz Andrzej, Machnio Mieczysław S., Drobina Elżbieta, Lewandowski Stanisław

There is not any elaborated methodology for making diagrams of fatigue strength curves for yarns presented in world wide literature. Thus, we proposed our own methodology for measuring the properties of fatigue strength, using worsted wool...   more »

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Measuring the Heat of Wetting of Textile Fibres by Reaction Calorimetry

Authors: Varga Ksenija, Schadel Uta, Nilsson Holger, Persson Olof, Schuster K. Christian

The heat of wetting of regenerated cellulosic fibres (TENCEL®, Viscose and Modal) was investigated by reaction calorimetry in comparison with cotton, polyester and TENCEL® Fabric. Reaction calorimetry is a technique applied for measuring the heat evolved...   more »

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Influence of Liquid Nature on Wetting Behaviour of an Inclined Fibre

Authors: Adomaviciene Milda, Schwarz Anne, Stanys Sigitas

In a previous publication [3] it was shown that the inclination angle of a fibre being imm-ersed and druwn out from a liquid reservoir (glycerol) influences the development of liquid instability, and consequently the formation of...   more »

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The Influence of Applied Voltage on Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) Nanofibre Diameter

Authors: Adomavičiūtė Erika, Milašius Rimvydas

Nowadays the electrospinning process is being widely investigated due to huge interest in nanotechnology science, but this process still has not been fully explained. So far there has been no general agreement amongst researchers about the...   more »

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Producing Wound Dressing Materials from Chitin Derivatives by Forming Nonwovens Directly from Polymer Solution

Authors: Krucińska Izabella, Komisarczyk Agnieszka, Chrzanowski Michał, Paluch Danuta

Dibutrylchitin is an ester derivative of chitin, characterised by good biomedical properties. Therefore, it can be used as a raw material for wound dressings. The high solubility of dibutyrylchitin in common organic solvents allows to transform...   more »

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The Nonwovens Formation in the Melt-blown Process

Authors: Lewandowski Zbigniew, Ziabicki Andrzej, Jarecki Leszek

Melt-blowing is an industrial method for the rapid production of nonwoven fibres. In melt-blowing a polymer is melted and extruded through a capillary while heated air is blown through an air nozzle. The aerodynamic drag of...   more »

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Influence of Technologic Parameters on Filtration Characteristics of Nonwoven Fabrics Obtained by Padding

Authors: Grzybowska-Pietras Joanna, Malkiewicz Jadwiga

The influence of the technological parameters of the padding process on the filtration properties of polyester nonwoven fabrics was analyzed. The variables were surface weight and binding agent concentration. The filtration properties were indirectly analyzed by...   more »

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Analysis of Planar Anisotropy of Fibre Systems by Using 2D Fourier Transform

Authors: Tunak Maros, Linka Ales

This paper describes a simple method of description of the anisotropy of fibre systems using image analysis. The proposed method is based on Fourier transform which is in frequency domains displayed by high values of frequency...   more »

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Kinetics of Humidification and Drying Clothing Microclimate in Simulating Researches

Authors: Kobiela-Mendrek Katarzyna , Marcinkowska Ewa

The humidification phenomenon of the space closed by the body and clothing fabric was investigated using physical simulation of mass and heat transfer on a Hy-tester computer system. Measurements were performed at fixed conditions, including water...   more »

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Thermal Comfort Properties of Some Knitted Structures

Authors: Oglakcioglu Nida, Marmarali Arzu

In this paper, the thermal properties of cotton and polyester based single jersey of 1×1 rib and interlock structures were statistically investigated. The thermal properties of samples were measured using Alambeta and Permetest devices. The results...   more »

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Mathematical Model of Textronics Fabric with Textile Heater

Authors: Frydrysiak Michał, Ziegler Stefan, Gniotek Krzysztof

This work presents a mathematical description and model of textronic clothing with textile heater. The aim of this paper is to show numerical calculations of and experimental research into the compensation for thermal field disturbances that...   more »

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Magnetic Cellulose Fibres and Their Application in Textronics

Authors: Rubacha Marcin, Zięba Janusz

In this article the mechanical and magnetic properties of magnetic fibre based on experimental investigation are described. These magnetic fibres, made up of cellulose matrix and powdered magnetic modifier, were used to build textile magnetical coils...   more »

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Textronics System for Breathing Measurement

Authors: Zięba Janusz, Frydrysiak Michał, Gniotek Krzysztof

This article will present a prototype of a textronics system for monitoring one of the most vital human signals, the frequency of breathing. Here, the authors present optical fibre techniques in textile engineering, as great methods...   more »

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Aesthetic Aspects of Clothing Products in the Context of Maintenance Procedures

Authors: Szafrańska Halina, Pawłowa Maria

To improve the aesthetics of clothing (jackets), special insert materials are used during production. During usage, clothing comes into contact with various factors (physical, chemical, mechanical and biological ones) which cause deformation and wear. In order...   more »

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Effect of NaOH Treatment on the Interfibrillar Swelling and Dyeing Properties of Lyocell (TENCEL.) Fibres

Authors: Oztruk Bahar Hale, Bechtold Thomas

The effect of interfibrillar swelling on swelling degree, carboxyl content, split number, weight loss and dyeing properties by using NaOH solution up to 2.5 M concentration of lyocell fibres was investigated. The Split number and weight...   more »

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Biodegradable Polymeric Surfactants from O–(Carboxymethyl)starche

Authors: Srokova Iva, Sasinková Vlasta, Ebringerová Anna

This contribution/study deals with partial hydrophobisation of O-(carboxymethyl)starches (CMS, DS = 0.1 and 0.3) with alkylamine (C6, C10, and C12). The reaction was performed in methanol and dimethylsulfoxide with Dimethylaminopyridine(DMAP) as catalyst under classical heating and...   more »

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Surface Modification of Polypropylene Nonwoven after Plasma Activation at Atmospheric Pressure

Authors: Cernáková Ludmila, Szabová R., Wolfova M., Bucek A., Bucek A., Cernak M.., Cernak M..

Polypropylene non-woven fabrics were activated by an atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment in ambient air using a novel plasma source. Subsequently, the plasma activated samples were coated by a nanostructured Fe2O3 layer using surfactant-free water dispersion of Fe2O3...   more »

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Physical and Absorptive Changes in Plasma Treated Viscose Fibres

Authors: Vrabič Urška, Jesih Adolf, Svetec Diana Gregor

Chemical modification of the fibres was successful in improving their different properties, but there are environmental concerns related to the disposal of chemicals after treatment. Taking into account the advantages related to the technology of plasma...   more »

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Structuralisation and Functionalisation of a Fibre Surface by Modifying the Fibre Material

Authors: Murarova Anna, Podobekova Silva, Murarova Zuzana

Fibres are used in various fields of social life. Several functional properties are required from them according to the purpose of use. Due to their chemical composition and macromorphological structure, functional properties of fibre materials mutually...   more »

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