Polyolefin fibres : industrial and medical applications
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Polyolefin fibres : industrial and medical applications
（Woodhead Publishing in textiles, no. 82）
Woodhead , CRC Press, 2009
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Description
Polyolefins, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, are among the most widely used commercial polymers. These versatile fibers are durable, chemically resistant, lightweight, economical, and functional. This work provides researchers in materials, as well as product development specialists in industry and biomedical engineering with a comprehensive resource that will assist them with material improvement and product development. The first chapters discuss the structural and chemical properties of different types of polyolefins, as well as production methods. Middle chapters delve into functionality improvement. Closing chapters address how polyolefins can be incorporated into specific industrial, medical, and automotive products.
Table of Contents
PART
1 PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF POLYOLEFIN FIBRES
Types of polyolefin fibres, A Crangle, Formerly University of Ulster at Belfast, UK
Introduction.Definitions of polymers, fibres and polyolefins. Chemistry of
alkene (olefin) monomers. Polymers and polymerisation reactions.
Stereochemistry and the structure of polyolefins. Polyethylene fibres.
Polypropylene fibres. Polyolefin fibres from copolymers. Polyolefin fibres from
polymer blends or alloys. Polyolefin bi-component fibres. Polyolefin
nanocomposite fibres. Classification of polyolefin fibres and textiles. Future
trends. Conclusions. Sources of further information and advice. References.
The structural and chemical
properties of polyolefin fibres, R Mather, Heriot-Watt University, UK
Introduction. Arrangement of polyolefin chains. Crystalline structures. Crystal
morphology. Chemical properties. Oxidation of polyolefin fibres. Stabilisers.
Surface chemistry of polyolefin fibres. References.
The structural mechanics of
polyolefin fibrous materials and nanocomposites, S Ugbolue, University of Massachusetts, USA
Introduction. The structure and mechanics of polyolefin fibrous materials. The
mechanical properties of polyolefin fibres and films. Characterization of
polyolefin fibrous materials and nanocomposites. Structure-property
improvements of polyolefin nanocomposites. Conclusions. Acknowledgements.
References.
Automotive components composed of
polyolefins, E Sadiku, Tshwane University of Technology, Republic of South Africa
Introduction: brief survey of polyolefin resins and their general properties
Types of polyolefins. Ethylene copolymers. Polypropylene (PP) and its
composites. Polyolefin-based nanocomposites. Foamable and expandable
polyolefins (FEPO). Sun visors. Ethylene propylene rubbers-ethylene propylene
diene (EPDM) and ethylene propylene copolymers (EPM). Other poly ( -olefins).
Cyclo-olefin copolymers: properties and applications. Polyolefin elastomers:
properties and applications of polyolefin elastomers (POE). Chlorinated
polyethylene and chloro-sulphonated polyethylene. Thermoplastic elastomers
(TPEs). Specific automotive components made of polyolefin-based materials.
Future trends. Conclusions. Sources of further information and advice.
References.
The use of polyolefins in
industrial and medical applications, Y Kim, University of Massachusetts, USA
Introduction. Technical textile applications of polyolefins. Polyolefin fibre
properties and types. Technical fibrous structures from polyolefin fibres.
Industrial applications of polyolefin fibres. Future trends and conclusions.
References.
Advances in polyolefin-based
fibers for hygienic and medical applications, R Patel and J Martin, The Dow Chemical Company, USA, G Claasen and T
Allgeuer, Dow Plastics, Horgen, Switzerland
Introduction. Monocomponent polyethylene-based soft spunbond fabrics.
Monocomponent polypropylene-based soft spunbond fabrics. Bi-component spunbond
fabric and bi-component binder fibers. Conclusions. Acknowledgements.
References.
PART 2 IMPROVING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF POLYOLEFINS
Production methods for polyolefin
fibres, R Kotek, M Afshari, V Harbison and A Gupta, North Carolina State University,
USA
Introduction. Manufacturing of polyolefins. Melt spinning of polypropylene.
Important factors in melt spinning of polypropylene. Melt spinning of
polyethylene. Other production methods for polyolefins. References.
Enhancing hygiene/antimicrobial
properties of polyolefins, M Badrossamay and G Sun, University of California, Davis, USA
Introduction. Antimicrobial functions. Antimicrobial polyolefins. Future
trends. References.
Improving the use of polyolefins
in nonwovens, S R Malkan, Hunter Douglas, USA
Introduction. Nonwoven definition. Nonwoven market. Classification of nonwoven
fabrics. Finishing of nonwovens. Characteristics and properties of nonwoven
fabrics. Consumption profile of polyolefins in nonwovens. Applications of
polyolefin nonwovens. Future trends. References.
Testing and quality control of
polyolefins, S Ugbolue, University of Massachusetts, USA
Introduction. Testing and characterization of polyolefins. Selected product
analysis and performance evaluation: Case study on polyolefin nanocomposites.
Quality control considerations. Acknowledgements. References.
Polyolefin nanocomposite fibres
and films, Q Fan, University of Massachusetts, USA
Introduction. Polyolefin nanocomposite fibres and films. Preparation of
polyolefin nanocomposite fibres and films. Characterization and analysis.
Applications of polyolefin nanocomposites. Chemical applications. Conclusions.
Acknowledgements. References.
Improving the
colouration/dyeability of polyolefin fibres, R Shamey, North Carolina State University, USA
Introduction. Overview of structural features of polyolefins. An overview of
dye-fibre interactions. Colorants. Coloration of unmodified polyolefins.
Improving coloration of polypropylene through fibre modification. Conclusions.
Acknowledgements. References.
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Description
Polyolefins are one of the most widely used commercial polymers. This book reviews the most important polyolefins, including polyethylene and polypropylene. These versatile fibres are durable, chemically resistant, lightweight, economical and functional. Polyolefin fibres: industrial and medical applications provides a comprehensive review of the structure and properties of this group of fibres, together with methods to improve the functionality of polyolefins and their range of applications.The first set of chapters discusses the different types of polyolefins, their structural and chemical properties as well as their production methods. The second group of chapters examines how to improve the functionality of polyolefin fibres. A final group of chapters addresses how polyolefins can be incorporated into specific applications such as industrial, medical and automotive products.Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, Polyolefin fibres: industrial and medical applications is a quintessential reference for textile technologists, fibre scientists, yarn and fabric manufacturers and also those in academia.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 Properties and applications of polyolefin fibres: Types of polyolefin fibres
- The structural and chemical properties of polyolefin fibres
- The structural mechanics of polyolefin fibrous materials and nanocomposites
- Automotive components composed of polyolefins
- The use of polyolefins in industrial and medical applications
- Advances in polyolefin-based fibers for hygienic and medical applications. Part 2 Improving the functionality of polyolefins: Production methods for polyolefin fibres
- Enhancing hygiene/antimicrobial properties of polyolefins
- Improving the use of polyolefins in nonwovens
- Testing and quality control of polyolefins
- Polyolefin nanocomposite fibres and films
- Improving the colouration/dyeability of polyolefin fibres.
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