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Polyolefin fibres: Industrial and medical applications

Edited by S C O Ugbolue, University of Massachusetts, USA

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 82

…an exceptional resource for all those who research or develop polyolefins, as well as those who work with polyolefin fibres in other professional settings.
International Textile and Apparel Association

 - reviews the most important polyolefins including polyethylene and polyproplene, their structural and chemical properties as well as production methods
 - examines methods to improve the functionality of polyolefin fibres including production methods and quality control

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.

Published in association with The Textile Institute

£155.00 / US$265.00 / €185.00

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About the editor

Samuel C O Ugbolue is a Professor of Polymer Science and Textile Technology with industrial and academic experiences in the UK and Nigeria. He currently teaches in the Department of Materials and Textiles, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, USA. He has published numerous scientific papers and several book chapters dealing with fibres, yarns, fabrics, and polymeric materials’ behaviour and structure-property relationships. He has also presented numerous academic lectures internationally. He is a Fellow of The Textile Institute, Fellow of the Polymer Institute and member of many professional societies including the AATCC, Materials Research Society, American Chemical Society, ASEE and AIChE.

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Contents

PART 1 PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF POLYOLEFIN FIBRES
PART 2 IMPROVING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF POLYOLEFINS

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 C O 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 (α-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
 - Referencess.

Enhancing hygiene/antimicrobial properties of polyolefins
M Badrossamay and G Sun, University of California, 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 C O 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