Composite Nonwoven Materials: Structure, Properties and Applications

Composite nonwoven materials are versatile materials with a variety of applications, including hygiene, medicine and filtration. This important book provides a technical resource for professionals and academics in the field. It explores these materials in terms of fiber types used, manufacturing processes, structure, and physical properties. The first part of the book focuses on the use of natural and synthetic fibers in composite nonwovens, discusses their structure in terms of fiber packing and alignment, and their physical properties. Further chapters deal with the practical applications of composite nonwoven materials. Hygiene applications, such as diapers, female sanitary products, incontinence pads, and wipes are covered, as well as composite nonwoven-based medical products and filters. Composite Nonwoven Materials is an ideal reference for R&D managers in the textile industry and academic researchers in textile science. Systematic and comprehensive information on composite nonwovensCritical review of progress in research and development on composite nonwovensComment on future research direction and ideas for product development INDICE: Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in TextilesChapter 1: Introduction to composite nonwovens Abstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Classification of composite nonwovens1.3 Processing, markets and applications1.4 Conclusion and future trends1.5 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 2: Natural and synthetic fibres for composite nonwovens Abstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Natural and biodegradable fibres for nonwovens2.3 Polypropylene and polyester fibres2.4 Polyethylene and nylon fibres2.5 Bicomponent fibres Chapter 3: Structure of composite nonwovens Abstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Fibre characteristics in composite nonwovens3.3 Fibre packing in composite nonwovens3.4 Fibre orientation in composite nonwovens3.5 Pore characteristics in composite nonwovens3.6 Conclusion3.7 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 4: Properties of composite nonwovens Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Mechanical properties of composite nonwovens4.3 Fluid permeability of composite nonwovens4.4 Thermal properties of composite nonwovens4.5 Liquid sorption characteristics of composite nonwovens4.6 Particle filtration behaviour of composite nonwovens4.7 Conclusion4.8 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 5: Composite nonwovens in absorbent hygiene products Abstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Key material requirements5.3 Baby diapers5.4 Feminine sanitary pads5.5 Adult incontinence pads5.6 Conclusion and future trends5.7 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 6: Composite nonwovens in wipes Abstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Materials in wipes6.3 Wet wipes6.4 Web forming technologies for wipes6.5 Web bonding processes for wipes6.6 Surface texturing of wipes6.7 Composite nonwoven wipes6.8 Multi-fibre composite nonwoven wipes6.9 Multilayer composite latex bonded nonwoven wipes6.10 Hydroentangled (spunlaced) multilayer composite nonwoven wipes6.11 Thermobonded multilayer composite nonwoven wipes6.12 Needlepunched composite nonwoven wipes6.13 Other multilayer nonwoven wipes6.14 Conclusion and future trends Chapter 7: Composite nonwovens in filters: theory Abstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Mechanisms of filtration: general7.3 Mechanisms of filtration: particle capture entrapment7.4 Adsorption7.5 Absorption7.6 Coalescing7.7 Media for gel removal7.8 Mechanisms of filtration: electro-filtration7.9 Separation by antimicrobial media7.10 Extraction7.11 Key requirements for filtration media7.12 Characteristics of nonwoven filters7.13 Types of nonwoven filter7.14 Conclusion Chapter 8: Composite nonwovens in filters: applications Abstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 The role of composite nonwovens in filters: combining mechanical support and durability with filtration8.3 The role of composite nonwovens in filters: providing two or more layers of different filtration efficiency8.4 The role of composite nonwovens in filters: combining different separation technologies/functionality into one filter medium8.5 Applications of composite nonwovens8.6 Applications in air/gas filtration8.7 Applications in liquid filtration8.8 Applications in engine filtration8.9 Conclusion Chapter 9: Composite nonwovens in medical applications Abstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Surgical gowns9.3 Surgical facemasks and other clinical wearable products9.4 Wipes9.5 Wound dressings, pads and swabs9.6 Scaffolds for tissue engineering9.7 Hernia meshes9.8 Filtration materials for medical applications9.9 Incontinence products9.10 Conclusion and future trends9.12 Appendix: recent patents based on composite nonwovens for medical applications Index

• ISBN: 978-0-08-101373-1
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 270
• Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés