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September 24-26, 2002 International Nonwovens Technical Conference 2002
Atlanta, Georgia

Table of Contents (CD)

Keynote
The Nonwovens Industry: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
Karen Bitz, Nonwovens Industry Magazine

Tutorial - Nonwoven Process Technoloty

Tutorial 1 - Introduction
Tutorial 2 - Web Formation
Tutorial 3 - Spunlaying Technology
Tutorial 4 - Melt Blowing
Tutorial 5 - Bonding
Tutorial 6 - New Technologies
Roy Broughton, Auburn University, Larry Wadsworth, TANDEC & Ivo E. Ruzek, Industrial Consulting


Filtration

Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC): A New Glass Filter Media Solution
Mary E. Pierce, Hollingsworth & Vose

Predicting Non-woven Sediment Filter Performance
Christopher Shields, Lydall Filtration and Separation

The Effect of Ambient Conditions on Cabin Air Media
Maura Roperto,, Andrea Grosso, & Jonathan George, Ahlstrom

Theoretical and Experimental Studies on the Charge decay of Corona-charged Polypropylene Meltblown Electrets
Peter Ping-Yi Tsai,, & Hsu-Yeh Huang, TANDEC


Mat & Insulation

Microbial Control in Fiberglass Mat Systems
Scott A. Borchardt, Ondeo Nalco Company

Applying Theoretical Concepts to Nonwoven Customer Formulations
Dale Grove,, Kees Heil, & Dave Hartman, Owens Corning Tensile and Tear: The Woven/Nonwoven Connection
Donald A. Shiffler, NCRC


Absorbents

Wound Care and Antimicrobial Dressings Made With Carboxymethylated Cotton
D.V. Parikh, USDA

Prediction of Liquid Absorption in Homogeneous Three-Dimensional Nonwoven Structures
Ningtao Mao,, Heriot-Watt University, UK & Stephen J. Russell, University of Leeds, UK

Nonwovens Containing Immobilized Superabsorbent Polymer Particles
Darryl L. Whitmore, BASF Corp.

In-Plane Liquid Distribution in Nonwoven Fabrics: Simulation
H. S. Kim, Ph.D., Pusan National University & Behnam Pourdeyhimi,, NCRC


Sustainability

Biodegradable Sandwich-Type Cellulosics/Polyester Nonwovens: Manufacture and Properties
Ioan I. Negulescu,, Chen Yan and Ovidiu-Iulius Chiparus, Louisiana State University,
Mary M. Warnock, University of Arkansas, Larry C. Wadsworth, TANDEC & Val G. Yachmenev, USDA

PLA-The Newest Generic Fiber In Some Not So Generic Applications
Dan Sawyer, Cargill Dow LLC

Recycling of Automotive Fibers
Youjiang Wang, Georgia Institute of Technology


Process Technology I

Extruder Screw Performance in Nonwoven Applications
Edward L. Steward, American Kuhne Corporation

Fiber Formation During Melt Blowing
Randall R. Bresee,, and Wen-Chien Ko, University of Tennessee

Processing Development and Characterization of Polyester-, Polyolefin- and Polyimide-Based Bicomponent Meltblown Nonwovens
Dong Zhang,, Christine (Qin) Sun, Yanbo Liu, Hua Song, & Larry Wadsworth, TANDEC

Polypropylene Spunbond Fabric Strength: Polymer and Process Contributions
K. M. McLoughlin, & R. A. Campbell Sunoco Chemicals

Microwave and Radio Frequency Drying of Fibers, Yarns, Knit, Woven & Nonwoven Textiles
Max Cochran, Louis P. Baston Company


Polymers & Fibers

Polymeric Nanofibers and Nanofiber Webs: A New Class of Nonwovens
Timothy Grafe, and Kristine Graham, Donaldson Co., Inc.

Splitting Bicomponent Fibers in Spunbond Fabrics
John Hagewood, Hills, Inc.

Bicomponent Spunbond, Meltblown and SMS Developments in 2002
Ed McNally, Nordson Fiber Systems Group

Technical Developments in the Pigmentation of Thermoplastic Polyester Fibers - The Use of Molecular Recognition Design Chemistry in the Pigmentation of Condensation Polymers
Scott Shipes, Martin Color-Fi

Reorganization of the Structures, Morphologies, and Conformations of Polymers By Coalescence From Their Crystalline Inclusion Compounds Formed With Cyclodextrins With Potential Applications to Nonwovens
Alan E. Tonelli, North Carolina State University


Automotive Interiors

Creative Non-Wovens for the Automobile Industry
Franz Borgers, Borgers AG

Kenaf, Bagasse, and Ramie Fibers for Automotive Nonwovens
Y. Chen,, O. Chiparus, I. Negulescu, Louisiana State University & D.V. Parikh, T. A. Calamari, USDA

Acoustical Properties of Reinforced Composite Materials and Layered Structures Basing on Natural Fibers
Dieter H. Mueller,, Andreas Krobjilowski, Heidrun Schachtschneider, BIK- University of Bremen & Gabriel Cescutti, Jörg Muessig, FIBRE- Faserinstitut Bremen

Optimized Car Interiors Made of Reinforced Composites-Comparison Between Natural Fiber & Glass Fiber Composites
Andreas Krobjilowski, & Dieter H. Mueller, BIK- University of Bremen

Production of Quality Kenaf Fiber
Andy Moye, Greene Natural Fiber


Process Technology II

Advances in Thermal Bonding By Calendering
D. Steve Gunter, BF Perkins Division Standex Engraving Group

Effect of Bonding Variables in Thermal Bonding of Polypropylene Nonwovens
Gajanan S. Bhat,, Praveen K. Jangala and Joseph E. Spruiell, The University of Tennessee

Design and Manufacture of Shaped Products Based Upon Nonwoven, Paper, and Textile Technologies
G.A.M. Butterworth,, Butterworth Consulting and Robert E. Frey, CIN-Made Packaging Group

The Impact of Input Energy on the Performance and Aesthetics of Hydroentangled Fabrics
Huabing Zheng, Abdelfattah M. Seyam,, and Donald Shiffler, NCRC

Thermal Stability of Mono- and Bi-Component Meltblown Nonwovens
Christine (Qin) Sun,, Dong Zhang, and John Beard, The University of Tennessee


Porometrey

Characterization of Pore Structure & Moisture Movement in Nonwovens Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Haskell Beckham, Georgia Institute of Technology

Liquid Extrusion Techniques for Pore Structure Evaluation of Nonwovens
Akshaya Jena, and Krishna Gupta, Porous Materials, Inc.

Medical Face Mask Fabrics: The Relationship of Permeability, Pore Size and Bacterial Transmission
Karen K. Leonas,, Cindy R. Jones, and Hongqing Shen, The University of Georgia

Pore & Fiber Network Parametric Characterization of Fibrous Media with Application to Paper & Paperboard
B.V. Ramarao, State University of New York-CESF


Process Modeling

Computational Modeling of Protective Clothing
James J. Barry, and Roger W. Hill, Creare Inc.

Modeling of Mechanism of Microscopic Flows of Liquids in Nonwoven Fibrous Structures
Y. K. Kamath,, K. Keis, K. Kornev, and A. V. Neimark, TRI/Princeton

An Album of Computational Modeling in Nonwovens Industry
A. Mukhopadhyay,, T. Avalosse, A. Troshko and R.O. Prasad, FLUENT Incorporated

Numerical Investigation of Fluid Mechanics in Hydroentangling Waterjet Nozzles
H. Vahedi Tafreshi,, Behnam. Pourdeyhimi, Rory. Holmes, and Donald Shiffler, NCRC

Polypropylene Hollow Fibers in Nonwoven Structures: Analysis of the Formation Process
Robert L. Shambaugh,, and Anne de Rovere, University of Oklahoma

Analysing Attenuator Performance via CFD Tools
Ben Shuler, Hills, Inc.


Binders & Additives

Thin Hot Melt Coating for Laminated Materials and Composites
Thomas Kolbusch,, Andrea Glawe, Regina Reuscher, Coatema Coating Machinery GmbH

Nonylphenols and Their Ethoxylates
Barbara Losey, The Alkylphenols & Ethoxylates Research Council & Cheryl Wizda,, The Dow Chemical Company

Elasticized Structures: Advancements in Adhesive Bonding for Nonwoven Disposables
Alan Ramspeck, Nordson Corporation


Finishes & Surfaces

Surface Modification of Fibers via Graft-Site Amplifiying Polymers
Stephen Michielsen, Georgia Institute of Technology

Nonwoven Liquid Transport: The Impact of Finish Type, Finish Level and Finish Uniformity
Thomas Theyson, and Stacey Henegar, Goulston Technologies, Inc.

Flame Retardants in the Nonwoven Industry
Jack L. Whistenant, Glo-Tex International, Inc.

Atmospheric Plasma: The New Functional Treatment for Nonwovens
Rory Wolf, Enercon Industries Corporation

New Melt-Processable Additives Providing Durable Hydrophilic Properties to Polyolefin Fibers & Fabrics
Ta-Hua Yu,, Andy Leggio, John McNamara, George Menzie, Shing Li, Doug Horsey Ciba Specialty Chemicals

Research on Medical Products Made From Spunbonded and Hydroentangled Nonwovens Modified by Plasma Treatments
Maria Zamfir,, Technical University of Iasi, Romania, Jo Verschuren and Paul Kiekens, University of Ghent, Belgium


Properties & Performance

Measuring Mass Uniformity Distribution in Nonwoven Structures Using Image Analysis
Rajeev Chhabra, The Procter & Gamble Company

Characterization of Single Fiber Staple Crimp Using Fiber Load-Extension Behavior
I. Bauer-Kurz, Freudenberg Nonwovens N.A. and W. Oxenham, D. A. Shiffler, NCRC

Influence of Fused Nonwoven Lining Materials on the Durability and Tactile Properties of Assembled Apparel Fabrics
P. Radhakrishnaiah, Georgia Institute of Technology

Is There a Statistical Relationship in the Results When Using Similar But Different Global Tensile Testing Methods - Comparing (USA) ASTM D 5035 and ISO/CEN EN 29073 part 3
Carl Palenske, Palenske Consulting Inc

New Nonwoven Fabrics with Thermo-Regulating Properties
Barbara Pause, Textile Testing & Innovation, LLC.

Improved Methods for Determining Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (Breathability) of Nonwoven Films
Craig Loebig, MOCON, Inc.

Web Structure/Performance Property Relationships of Melt Blown Microfiber Nonwovens
Ron (Rongguo) Zhao,, Doug Brown, Eckhard Schwarz, Biax Fiberfilm Corporation, and Haoming Rong, Larry C. Wadsworth, TANDEC


Protective Barriers

Improved Barrier Performance of Nonwoven/Porous Substrate by Using a Non-contact Coating Process
Sharf U. Ahmed,, Robert Polance, and Peter Remmers, H.B. Fuller Company

Investigation on Nonwovens Leukocyte Filtering Materials Treated with Amine and Alkali Solution
Ke Qinfei, and Sun Zhiliang, Donghua University, P.R. China

Antimicrobial Products - Emerging Technologies Spore Wars: Harnessing Halogens in the Fight Against Anthrax and Bio-Terrorism
Pete McGill, Glo-Tex, International

Presentation on Antimicrobial Agents and Test Methods
Robert A. Monticello, and W. Curtis White, ÆGIS Environments

Melt Blown Thermoplastic Polyurethane For Elastic Military Protective Chemical Liners
Larry C. Wadsworth, Youn Eung Lee and Randall R. Bresee, TANDEC and Heidi L. Schreuder-Gibson, Phillip W. Gibson, U.S. Army Soldier Biological Chemical Command, Natick


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