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H G Geus - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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5 developments in manufacturing techniques for Technical Nonwovens
Advances in Technical Nonwovens, 2016Co-Authors: H G GeusAbstract:One-step technologies from polymeric resin into nonwoven roll goods are well known as spunlaid technologies. In today’s market, mainly spunbond and melt blown are processes used for producing nonwoven roll goods for Technical Nonwovens. For smaller fiber diameter, especially in filtration applications, technologies based on melt blown in combination with additional electrostatic or dynamics forces or combinations with centrifugal forces are used. Other than in the hygienic marketplace, Technical Nonwovens are no 'simple' thermobonded Nonwovens. Lots of these Technical Nonwovens are bonded by other thermic methods, needlepunching, spunlacing, or chemical treatments. In addition, there are laminates of several different nonwoven sheets bonded or glued together in use. The bonding technologies are adapted to the different nonwoven layers used. They can be all the way from thermic methods, ultrasonic to microwave methods. The surface of Technical Nonwovens has to have adapted properties. Surface treatments with chemical treatments are commonly in use. The need for more Technical Nonwovens is more than obvious. Events like Techtextil grow each year, and the numbers of shows around the world are increasing every year, showing the increasing need for Technical Nonwovens and the increasing number of possible technologies. Existing manufacturing techniques are adapted for the need of Technical Nonwovens or are developed into better nonwoven properties. One of the main developments is the homogeneity of the Nonwovens. New base materials, like polymeric resins or fibers and filaments out of renewable resources, are coming into the market. Technologies adapted to these resins have been developed and will be developed further on.
Y Yan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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2 developments in fibers for Technical Nonwovens
Advances in Technical Nonwovens, 2016Co-Authors: Y YanAbstract:Fiber raw materials are basic materials for nonwoven products, which determine the basic properties of the final products, not only in chemical properties, but in physical or other functional properties. In this chapter, fibers used in Technical Nonwovens are introduced systematically, including natural fibers, chemical fibers, modified synthetic fibers, and high-performance fibers. All of them will provide some basic information for choosing suitable fiber raw materials for Technical nonwoven products in different application fields.
Tom Ohaire - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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developments in the use of green biodegradable recycled and biopolymer materials in Technical Nonwovens
Advances in Technical Nonwovens, 2016Co-Authors: Parikshit Goswami, Tom OhaireAbstract:The life cycle analysis of Nonwovens has shown that Nonwovens can bring significant benefits in a range of applications and can increase the sustainability of many products due to the lower impacts of production. This chapter reviews the various factors involved when establishing and improving the sustainability of nonwoven materials. The rise of developing economies and an ageing population will place extra strain on resources, and there is a need to develop materials that have a much lower environmental impact and are sustainable. The use of biodegradable polymers can reduce the long-term impacts of Nonwovens further, which can be especially important for single-use disposables. The use of recycled products and biopolymers can also reduce the carbon and water footprint of producing nonwoven materials. Biopolymers are sourced from renewable plant and marine material, and recent developments and applications are listed within this chapter.
Parikshit Goswami - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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developments in the use of green biodegradable recycled and biopolymer materials in Technical Nonwovens
Advances in Technical Nonwovens, 2016Co-Authors: Parikshit Goswami, Tom OhaireAbstract:The life cycle analysis of Nonwovens has shown that Nonwovens can bring significant benefits in a range of applications and can increase the sustainability of many products due to the lower impacts of production. This chapter reviews the various factors involved when establishing and improving the sustainability of nonwoven materials. The rise of developing economies and an ageing population will place extra strain on resources, and there is a need to develop materials that have a much lower environmental impact and are sustainable. The use of biodegradable polymers can reduce the long-term impacts of Nonwovens further, which can be especially important for single-use disposables. The use of recycled products and biopolymers can also reduce the carbon and water footprint of producing nonwoven materials. Biopolymers are sourced from renewable plant and marine material, and recent developments and applications are listed within this chapter.
G Kellie - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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introduction to Technical Nonwovens
Advances in Technical Nonwovens, 2016Co-Authors: G KellieAbstract:Abstract This chapter provides a comprehensive introduction to the Technical Nonwovens sector. It provides a detail backdrop to this publication by dimensioning the sector and its growth and application expansion. A number of sectors are reviewed, and these will be covered in more detail in later chapters.
