Abstract:
Filter media, triboelectrically charged fibers thereof, and methods for the same are discussed. The filter media may include a first plurality of fibers and/or a second plurality of fibers. The first plurality of fibers may be triboelectrically charged by the second plurality of fibers. The first plurality of fibers and the second plurality of fibers may include polylactic acid fibers and acrylic acid fibers, respectively. The first plurality of fibers and the second plurality of fibers may also include acrylic fibers and polypropylene fibers, respectively. The filter media may include one or more charge additives. A method for preparing the filter media may include contacting the first plurality of fibers with the second plurality of fibers, where contacting the first and second plurality of fibers with one another triboelectrically charges the first plurality of fibers.
Abstract:
The invention provides a synthetic fiber that includes: 0.1 to 15 wt % aerogel particles having an average diameter of 0.3 to 20 μm; and 85 to 99.9 wt % polymer material, the synthetic fiber having a denier of 0.1 to 9.0. Also provided are articles that include the synthetic fiber, and methods of making the synthetic fiber.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to thermally conductive composite materials comprising an ultrahigh molecular weight (UHMW) polymer and a filler material in an amount of greater than about 60 wt % and uses thereof, including in fused deposition modeling and 3-D printing for making articles. The invention also relates to making the composite materials in solution. The composite materials possess desirable thermal conductivity and at least acceptable physical and/or mechanical properties.
Abstract:
Provided is an absorbent material and a method of making an absorbent material. The absorbent material comprises a blend of a super-absorbent first type of gel-forming fiber with a second type of gel-forming fiber, wherein the super-absorbent first type of gel-forming fiber is formed from a super-absorbent polymer. Such absorbent materials are useful in the manufacture of absorbent articles such as wound dressings.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for producing water-absorbing crosslinked polymer fibers, especially micro- or nanofibers, by spinning process, especially electrospinning process and to fibers obtainable by this process.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of fibers from a catalyst solution by electrospinning and further to articles comprising such fibers.
Abstract:
A flame resistant fiber blend includes a plurality of modacrylic flame resistant fibers comprising a first weight percentage of the fiber blend; a plurality of non-flame resistant hydrophilic/absorbent fibers comprising a second weight percentage of the fiber blend, wherein the second weight percentage is greater than the first weight percentage; and a plurality of second flame resistant fibers comprising a third weight percentage of the fiber blend. In one implementation, the fiber blend includes 20 wt % to 45 wt % of modacrylic flame resistant fibers; 40 wt % to 75 wt % of hydrophilic/absorbent fibers; and 5 wt % to 30 wt % of second flame resistant fibers. The flame resistant fiber blend is used to form flame resistant yarns, fabrics, and garments formed thereof.
Abstract:
A polymer fiber sheet exhibits high porosity and good tensile properties in both “wet” and “dry” states. A fiber modifying agent is incorporated into a polymer extrusion and fiber formation process to produce a highly porous polymer fiber sheet that is instantaneously wettable by an aqueous medium. The fiber modifying agent functions as either one or both (1) a plasticizer that reduces the polymer extrudate melt viscosity and allows the formation of fine fibers during processing and (2) a surface modifying agent that promotes the instantaneous and sustainable wettability of individual polymer fibers and a porous fiber sheet formed from them. The polymer fiber sheet maintains its wettability even after repeated washing and drying cycles. The resultant fiber sheet can be densified and embossed to provide a desired thickness and porosity, while at the same time longitudinal ribs with desired pattern can also be formed on the fiber sheet.
Abstract:
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method whereby deposits which have occurred on the surfaces of a fiber bundle during flameproofing treatment of a carbon fiber-precursor acrylic fiber bundle can be efficiently removed prior to carbonization treatment at high temperature. The method for production of carbon fiber bundle includes a step in which, after a carbon fiber-precursor acrylic fiber bundle has been heated and undergone flameproofing treatment, the fiber bundle is subjected to a plasma treatment involving contact with a plasma gas in gas phase, or to an ultraviolet treatment involving irradiation with ultraviolet in gas phase; and a step in which the fiber bundle having undergone the plasma treatment or the ultraviolet treatment is subjected to a carbonization treatment.