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» Abrasion Properties of Polypropylene/Polyamide 6 Blended Fiber
   Study of the variations in abrasion resistance with blends of different ratio of polypropylene and polyamide 6 fiber and various fiber viscosity rates. Authors: Takahashi Tetsuya and others.
   http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jte/52/3/99/_pdf

» Antimicrobial Polymeric Materials: Cellulose and m-Aramid Composite Fibers
   Technical paper, describing a novel method of creating polymeric fibers with lasting anti-micribial properties by chlorinating liquidised m-aramid and cellulosic polymers, before the dry-jet wet spinning process. Authors: Jaewoong Lee and others.
   http://www.jeffjournal.org/papers/Volume2/Lee-718R1.pdf

» Autonomous Separation of Fiber Cross Sections
   Technical paper presenting a skeleton-based segmentation algorithem to separate touching cross sections of fibers before extracting fiber geometrical features. Authors: Bugao Xu and others.
   http://www.utexas.edu/depts/he/XuPapers/12-Fib-p3.pdf

» Biotechnological Modification and Functionalisation of Polyester Surfaces
   Technical paper about the novel use of enzymes in the surface modification of synthetic fibers in order to increase their hydrophilicity. Authors: V.A. Nierstrasz and others.
   https://biblio.ugent.be/input/download?func=downloadFile&fileOId=767522&recordOId=767520

» Chameleon Fibers: Dynamic Color Change from Tunable Molecular and Oligomeric Devices
   Research project of Clemson, Furman and Georgia Tech Universities, aiming to create color tunable fibers and composite structures through the development of new and novel polymers and molecular emissive devices for incorporation into or crafted onto fiber
   http://www.ntcresearch.org/pdf-rpts/AnRp01/M98-C01-A1.pdf

» Characterisation of Fibers Produced from Blends of Polybutylene and Polypropylene
   Technical paper, describing the physical properties of extrusion spun fibers composed of various mixtures of polybutylene and polypropylene polymers. Authors: Robert L. Shambaugh and Diana L. Ortiz.
   http://www.jeffjournal.org/papers/Volume2/Shambaugh.pdf

» Charge Characterization of an Electrically Charged Fiber Via Electrostatic Force Microscopy
   Technical paper presenting a study to demonstrate the feasibility of using electrostatic force gradient imaging as an analytical tool to monitor charge in electrically charged fiber, and to probe the solvent-induced charge deterioration of the electret fi
   http://www.jeffjournal.org/papers/06Dec_ChargeCharacterization.pdf

» Complete Textile Glossary
   Reference for textile terminology, covering all types of textile terms, with special emphasis on the nature, manufacture and applications of man-made fibres. From Celanese Acetate LLC.
   http://www.celaneseacetate.com/textile_glossary_filament_acetate.pdf

» Design, Fabrication and Properties of Macro-Scale Supramolecular Fibers
   Short technical paper describing the design and fabrication of macro-scale supramolecular fibers composed of hydrogen bonded pseudo-polymer chains of guanosine derivatives, including an investigation of the properties of the fibers. Authors: Koji Araki an
   http://pubs.rsc.org/ej/CC/2001/b103864h.pdf

» Effect Additives for Popypropylene Fibers
   Technical paper presented at the 2002 seminar, 'Improving Performances of PP Fibers and Tapes by Functional Additives', providing an overview of the latest developments in functionalising polypropylene fibers, tapes and nonwoven fabrics through the use of
   http://www.ciba.com/centexbel2002.pdf

» Effect of Polymeric Fibers on Refractory Castable Permeability
   Technical paper about the effects on the permeability and porosity of concretes and refractory castables after the addition of polypropylene fibers of constant diameter and various lengths. Authors: R. Salomao and others.
   http://www.ceramicbulletin.org/months/April2003/salomao.pdf

» Effects of Chemical Modifications on Polyester Fibers
   Technical paper providing a general view of the chemical structure, polymerization reactions, and the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of polyester fiber, including a review of the effects on structure and properties after chemical modificatio
   http://www.medicaljournal-ias.org/4_4/Bendak.pdf

» Effects of Polypropylene Fiber on the Properties of High-Strength Concretes
   Technical paper about the increased ductility behaviour and improved fire resistance of high-strength concrete when polypropylene fibers are added to the mixture. Author: T. Budi Aulia.
   http://aspdin.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/institut/lacer/lacer07/l07_07.pdf

» Expanded Surface Area Fibers: A Means for Medical Product Enhancement
   Technical paper presenting a description of expanded surface area fibers (CSM) in 4 deep-groved geometry, and the medical product applications that might benefit from their incorporation. Authors: Edward A. Vaughn and Brent G. Carman.
   http://jit.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/30/4/303.pdf

» Functional Fibers for Immobilization of Biomolecules
   Review of a project performed at the University of California, Davis' Fiber and Polymer Science Department, pioneering the concept development of using fibrous supports for the conservation, recovery and reuse of specialty enzymes. Authors: You-Lo Hsieh a
   http://www.ntcresearch.org/pdf-rpts/AnRp03/M02-CD05-A3.pdf

» Gecko-Inspired, High-Friction Microfibers
   Article about the development by engineers of the University of California, Berkeley, of an array of synthetic micro-fibers using ultra-high friction to support loads on smooth surfaces. From EurekAlert.
   http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-08/uoc--ecg082206.php

» Genetically Engineered Spider Silk Fiber in Insect Cells
   Article from the Israel High Tech and Investment Report, reporting on the successful production of spider web fiber in insect cell cultures which are equal in their chemical resistance characteristics to those produced by the spider.
   http://ishitech.co.il/0205ar3.htm

» Graft Copolymerization of PET fibers in a Swelling Agent
   Technical paper about improving the dyability of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers by grafting vinyl monomers onto them by chemical initiation, utilizing dimethyl formamide (DMF) as a swelling agent. Authors: H.I. Unal and others.
   http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/chem/issues/kim-03-27-3/kim-27-3-14-0210-14.pdf

» Heat Treatment of Carbon Fiber Precursor Material for Activated Carbon Fibers
   Technical paper about the preparation of precursor fibers, and melt spinning, stabilization, carbonization, and activation of isotropic pitch-based carbon fibers. Authors: Lisa Huggins and others.
   https://caeff.ces.clemson.edu/education/reuprog/2003%20REU%20Webstuff/ACF%20abstract%2020031.pdf

» High Value Fibers
   Short article about the definition of the term "high value" in relation to man-made fibers, and the reasons which make them high value. From Hills, Inc. Author: John Hagewood Ph.D, P.E.
   http://www.hillsinc.net/highvalue.shtml

» Hills Fiber Articles
   Links to technical papers and articles about solid and bi-component, regular and specialty man-made fibers for nonwovens production. From Hills, Inc.
   http://www.hillsinc.net/Articles.shtml

» How Synthetic Fiber Processing Technology Affects the Quality of the Web
   Paper presented at the 1973 TAPPI Paper Synthetics Conference, describing the technologies and processes which make up the synthetic fiber manufacturing process. From Minifibers, Inc. Author: G.B. Keith.
   http://www.minifibers.com/literature/ambushed.pdf

» Identification of Synthetic Fibers Used in Rope Making
   Article describing test methods to identify the various types of man-made fibers used in the manufacture of rope materials. Tension Technology International, Inc.
   http://www.tensiontech.com/tools_guides/fibres_guide.html?spell=US

» Influence of Fiber Type on Fiberweb Properties in High-Speed Carding
   Peer reviewed technical paper presenting a study on the individual performance of four different types of fiber which were processed with two different carding speeds under fixed conditions. Authors: N.B. Doguc and others.
   http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj04_2/p48-53-seyam.pdf

» Introduction to Fiber Science
   From the College of Textiles of the North Carolina State University. Concise descriptions of the morphology, formation and properties of natural and chemical fibers.
   http://courses.ncsu.edu/classes/tms211002/TMS211mm/

» Man-Made Respirable-Sized Organic Fibers
   Technical review of issues related to organic fiber toxicology and studies assessing the mechanisms of biodegradability of para-aramid, respirable-sized fiber-shaped particulates (RFP). Authors: David B. Warheit and others.
   http://www.journalarchive.jst.go.jp/jnlpdf.php?cdjournal=indhealth1963&cdvol=39&noissue=2&startpage=119&lang=en&from=jnlabstract

» Man-made Fiber Specifications
   List of technical specifications for a range of common and high-performance man-made fibers. From MC2 Market and Competitive Convergence.
   http://www.mc2link.com/fiberspec.htm

» New Generic Fiber - Elastolefin
   Extensive technical paper from the Joint Research Centre of the European Union, reporting on the labelling of a new elastomeric generic fiber from Dow Corporation, made up of ethylene and at least one other olefin.
   http://texmail.ca/002/files/003uer05i1tT0c240nAM/Elastolefin.pdf

» Nonbitumous Components of Bitumous Paving Mixtures
   Article about nonbitumous materials used in asphalt paving mixtures, including mineral, cellulosic, polyester and polypropylene fibers as stabilizers. From the US Transportation Research Board.
   http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/millennium/00079.pdf

» Novel Effect Additives for Increasing Versatility of Synthetic Fibers
   Paper presented at the May, 2002 Fiber Producers Conference, presenting an overview of the latest developments in functionalizing synthetic fibers through the use of appropriate effect additives for light stability, flame-retardance, anti-static propertie
   http://www.cibasc.com/fibertechpaper2002.pdf

» Olefin Fibers
   Extensive scientific article about the chemical structure, mechanical and thermal properties, manufacturing methods, processability, and commercial uses of olefin fibers, focused on polypropylene fibers. Authors: R.R. Hegde and others.
   http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/pages/Textiles/Olefin%20fibers.htm

» Positron Lifetime Study of Thermally Induced Microstructural Changes in Nistari Silk Fiber
   Technical paper presenting a positron lifetime study on natural polymer nistari silk suggesting that structural changes occur within the fibers as a result of thermal treatments. Author: C. Ranganathaiah.
   http://www.cjps.org/qikan/manage/wenzhang/03030325.pdf

» Research on the Degradation of PA6 Waste and Utilization of the Degradation Products for the Synthesis of Copolyamide Resins
   Technical paper reporting on an investigation concerning the utilisation of polymer waste in the manufacture of polyamide fibers. Authors: Jacek Wesolowski and Karolina Grzebieniak.
   http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/45_18_66.pdf

» Silk Protein Project
   Detailed description of the Ph.D. project of Kimberly Carlson about research into spider silk, and the possible utilization of the resulting knowledge in the manufacture and processing of existing man-made polymers and fibers.
   http://faculty.washington.edu/yagerp/silkprojecthome.html

» Spinning the Elements
   History of the development of polyamide as a resource for fiber manufacture. Chemical structure and properties. Biography of Wallace Carothers. Links to related sites. From Chemheritage.Org.
   http://www.chemheritage.org/EducationalServices/nylon/nylon.html

» Structure Development and Dynamic Properties in High-Speed Spinning of High Molecular Weight PEN/PET Copolyester Fibers
   Technical paper investigating the structural development and dynamic properties of high-speed spun polyethylene-naphthalate (PEN) and polyethylene-terephthalate (PET)copolymer fibers. Authors: Sung Joon Kim and Seung Soon Im.
   http://pdf.ricta.or.kr/FAP/03010018.pdf

» Surface Modification of Fibers Via Graft-Site Amplifying Polymers
   Technical paper presenting a new approach to surface modification of man-made fiber in which polymers are grafted to naturally occurring graft-sites on the substrate in order to alter surface charge, wettability and dye uptake. Author: Stephen Michielson.
   http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj03_3/p41-44-michielsen.pdf

» Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing
   Instructional classroom module on the manufacturing and processing technologies for man-made fibers. Author: Charles B. Weinberger.
   http://www.gatewaycoalition.org/files/Fundamentals_of_manufacturing%5CHtmls/SyntheticFibers.pdf

» The Craft of Cutting Fiber
   Paper presented at the 1979 TAPPI Nonwoven Fibers Seminar about the technology of cutting synthetic filaments into staple fiber for nonwovens production applications. From Minifibers, Inc. Author: G.B. Keith.
   http://www.minifibers.com/literature/cutting_fiber.pdf

» The Soybean Protein Fibre - A Healthy and Comfortable Fibre for the 21st Century
   Short article, presenting the characteristics of soybean protein fibers and the perspectives for their development and applications. Author: Li Yi-You.
   http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/46_05_08.pdf

» Ultrahydrophobic Fibers: The Lotus Approach
   Description of Clemson University National Textile Center's study, aiming to establish fundamental principles and develop practical approaches for the production of ultra-hydrophobic fibers that utilize the so-called “lotus effect”.
   http://www.ntcresearch.org/pdf-rpts/AnRp07/C04-CL06-A7.pdf

» Weakening of a Polyethylene Chain by Methyl Side Groups
   Scientific paper, presenting a new model used to estimate how much the tensile strength of polyethylene fiber can deteriorate due to the presence of methyl side groups. Authors: J.C.L. Hageman and others.
   http://msc.eldoc.ub.rug.nl/FILES/root/GrootRAde/2003/SoftMaterHageman/2003SoftMaterHageman.pdf