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Monday, September 24, 2007
TUTORIAL: MELTBLOW, ELECTROSPIN, SPUNBOND AND SPUNLACE MATERIALS & PROCESSES
Spunmelt Technology in Medical Nonwovens
Ron Zhao & Rahul Dharmadhikary, Ahlstrom
Developments in Spunmelt Polymers and Additives
C.Y. Cheng, Polymer Tech LLC
Advancements in Melt Blowing Technologies
Larry Wadsworth, University of Tennessee
Electrospinning Tutorial
Chris Shields, Finetex Technology, Inc.
New Developments in Spunlace Nonwovens
Stuart Smith, Norafin (Americas), Inc.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
BUILDING & INDUSTRIAL MAT
Improving Glass Mat Characteristics via Multi-component Binder Systems
Yu-Teong Tan, Dynea/Arclin
Noise: The Next Pollution
Harry Alter, Owens Corning Science and Technology Center
INSULATION I
How to Design Noise/Vibration/Harshness--Products for Automotive Industry with Nonwovens
Dieter Mueller, University of Bremen
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Insulation Binders
Kevin Gallagher, Certainteed Corporation
The Basic Issues and Concerns of Damp Buildings and Mold Growth Indoors
Elliott Horner, Air Quality Sciences
MELTBLOWN & SPUNBOND TECHNOLOGY I
Effect of Crystallization in Meltblowing Thermoplastic Elastomers
Asli Begenir, Hanes Brands, Inc.
Meltblown Statistics--Facts and Fiction
Joachim Bauer, Rieter
Composite Elastic Nonwoven Fabrics
Steven Kogucki, ExxonMobil Chemical Company
Spunbonded Nonwovens Made from Splittable Bicomponent Filaments
W.A. Ralf Taubner, Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V.
Evaluation of Mineral Additives in Spunbond Polypropylene
Larry McAmish, Imerys
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Study of Nano-reinforced Shape Memory Fiber Prepared by Casting and Extrusion
Mirna Mosiewicki, Auburn University
Breathable Media for Protective Clothing Applications
Jonathan George, Finetex Technology, Inc.
Breathability and Protection Studies of Nanofiber Composite Fabrics
Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech University
Nano-Structured Materials by Electrospinning
Eric Formo, University of Washington
INSULATION II
Evidence-based Toxicology: Formaldehyde as an Example
Stewart Holm, Georgia Pacific Corporation
Understanding the Formaldehyde Emission Impact of Fiber Glass Insulation Batts on the Indoor Environment
Scott Miller, Knauf Insulation
Evaluating Life Cycle Impacts of Non-wovens: Results, Lessons, and Prospects from Case Studies of Insulation (not on cd)
Pascal Lesage, Sylvatica
MELTBLOWN & SPUNBOND TECHNOLOGY II
Production and Evaluation of Meltblown Poly(phenylene sulfide)
Roy Broughton, Jr., Auburn University
Technical Aspects of ECTFE Meltblown Nonwovens
Rowland Griffin, Monadnock Non-Wovens LLC
The Role of Sheath and Core with Bicomponent Filament Nonwovens, an Experimental Study
Jaap Frijlink, Colbond Nonwovens
Swirl Dies for Use in Melt Blowing
Robert Shambaugh, University of Oklahoma
SURFACE ENHANCEMENTS
Modifying the Surface Properties of Specialty Polyolefin Elastomer Based Elastic Nonwovens
Raja Dharmarajan, ExxonMobil Chemical Company
Surface Modifications of Polypropylene with Ethoxylated Melt Additives
Eunkyoung Shim, North Carolina State University
Continuous Processing of Fabrics Using a One Atmosphere Uniform Glow Discharge Plasma Reactor
Peter Tsai, The University of Tennessee
Innovation through Plasma Treatment- Atmospheric Cold Plasma Sterilization
Rory Wolf, Enercon Industries
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
POLYMERS & PROCESSES I
Simple Testing Approaches for Evaluating Mechanical Properties of Nonwoven Composites
Yan Chen, Louisiana State University
The Wonderful World of Wipes
Rick Jezzi, A.D. Jezzi & Associates, LLC
Extrusion of Composite Fibers
Fatma Kilinc-Balci, Auburn University
Proper Grade Selection for Cemented Tungsten Carbide Tooling and Wear Part Applications in the Nonwovens Industry
Frank Rymas, Crafts Technology
FLAME RETARDANTS
Flame Retardant (FR) Nonwovens from Cotton-based Compositions
M.G. Kamath, University of Tennessee
Multi-Component Flame Retardant Systems for Cotton Fabrics
Gerald Keep, Missing Octave Insights, Inc.
Biodegradability of Environmentally Benign FR Natural Fiber Nonwoven
Composites
Ioan Negulescu, Louisiana State University
Flame Retardant Chemical Mechanisms, Standards and Applications
John E. Phifer, Jr.
A Review of Wash Durable Flame Retardants
Ronald Dombrowski, TechTex Solutions, Inc.
MODELING I
A Note on Water Management in Hydroentangling Process
N. Anantharamaiah, North Carolina State University
Investigation of Hydroentanglement Process by Modeling Water Flow through Fiberweb
Ping Xiang, North Carolina State University
NMR Studies of Fluid Distribution and Transport in Nonwovens
Johannes Leisen, Georgia Institute of Technology
Computational Modeling and Experimental Verification of Through-Air Bonding Nonwovens Process
Murat Peksen, Loughborough University
Geometrical Modeling of Fibrous Materials Under Compression
Benoît Mazé, North Carolina State University
Modeling and Simulation of Fiber Dynamics in Nonwoven Processes
Dietmar Hietel, Fraunhofer-Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM)
POLYMERS & PROCESSES II
Measuring the Electrostatic Charge of Moving Non Metallic Forming Belts
Don Shiffler, North Carolina State University
Studies on Stiffness and Abrasion Resistance of Needle Punched Nonwoven Blankets
Vinay Kumar Midha, National Institute of Technology Jalandhar
SUSTAINABILITY
Biodegradation of Composite Nonwovens Made of Natural Fibers and Bioderived Polymers
Ioan Negulescu, Louisiana State University
Cotton – Focus on Sustainability
Jan O’Regan, Cotton Incorporated
Sustainable Textile and Fiber Production (not on cd)
Behnam Pourdeyhimi, North Carolina State University
Sustainability from the Viewpoint of a Consumer Goods Manufacturer
Peggy Ward, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Selling Sustainable: Five Steps to Demonstrate Commitment to Sustainability
Ron Weeks, Dow Chemical Company
Environmentally Friendly Additives for Wipes
Sam Naggiar, Cognis Corporation
MODELING II
Modeling Filtration Properties of Staple Nonwoven Media
Qiqi Wang, North Carolina State University
On the Pressure Drop Prediction of Filter Media Composed of Fibers Having a Bimodal Fiber Diameter Distribution
S. Jaganathan, North Carolina State University
Simulation of Nanoparticle Filtration via Nanofiber Media at Reduced Operating Pressures
H. Vahedi Tafreshi, Virginia Commonwealth University
Virtual Characterization of the Pore Structure of Nonwoven
Andreas Wiegmann, Fraunhofer Institut Techno-und Wirthschaftsmathematik (ITWM)
FILTRATION
Furnish Design for Optimizing Perm-pore Relationships in Filter Media
Marshall Hutten, Hollingsworth & Vose Company
Study of Pulse-jet Filtration Process using Factorial Two Level Design
A. Mukhopadhyay, National Institute of Technology Jalandhar
Validation of Filter Test Rigs for Fractional Efficiency Measurements According to Filter Test Standards
Sven Schüz, Palas GmbH
Nanofiber Nonwoven Media for Filtration Applications
Chris Shields, Finetex Technology, Inc.
Determining the Degree of Cure of Phenolic Filter Media
Daniel Hennessy, Ahlstrom
Thursday, September 27, 2007
PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
An Advanced Polymeric Antimicrobial for Non Woven Fabrics and Solid Materials including Spun Plastic Resins
Gerry Getman, Biosafe, Inc.
Self-decontaminating Fibers for Protection against Chemical Agents
Yongwoo Lee, Foster-Miller, Inc.
New Developments with Nonwoven Decontamination Wipes
Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech University, Nonwoven Environmental Lab-TIEHH
Production of Biocidal Polypropylene by Reactive Extrusion
Gang Sun, University of California, Davis
BINDERS & ADDITIVES
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
Mark Roehler, Lehder Environmental Services Limited
Cure Studies of Thermo-Curing Systems for Nonwovens
Raymond Weinert, OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.
Cure Diagnostics for Acrylic Thermosets
Barry Weinstein, Rohm and Haas Company
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