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NANOFIBERS II2:30 pm - 4:30 pmModera<strong>to</strong>r: T.M. Singh, Ph.D., TMConsultingQuality Control inManufacturing ofElectrospun Nanofi<strong>be</strong>rCompositesDmitry M. Luzhansky, DonaldsonCompany, Inc.Quality control methods in largescaleproduction of nanofi<strong>be</strong>rcomposites will <strong>be</strong> d<strong>is</strong>cussed alongwith four evaluation <strong>to</strong>olsdeveloped <strong>for</strong> commerciallyprocessing nanofi<strong>be</strong>rs.Control of Deposition &Orientation of ElectrospunNanofi<strong>be</strong>rsNavin Bunyan, University ofMassachusetts-LowellThe objective of th<strong>is</strong> research <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong>redesign <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting electrospinningprocess <strong>to</strong> improve <strong>the</strong> control over<strong>the</strong> orientation of <strong>the</strong> deposited dryfi<strong>be</strong>r on a grounded target; acompar<strong>is</strong>on <strong>be</strong>tween experimentaland <strong>the</strong>oretical results <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>process will <strong>be</strong> presented.Rip-S<strong>to</strong>p Rein<strong>for</strong>cement ofUltra-Thin MembranesWith ElectrospunNonwoven MaterialsKevin C. White, Ph.D., PhysicalSciences Inc.A presentation on <strong>the</strong> applicationof directed electrospinning <strong>to</strong>rein<strong>for</strong>ce membranes and filmsresulting in increased tear strengthwith negligible increases in mass will<strong>be</strong> offered.Increase of Strength &Surface Energy byExposing <strong>the</strong> ElectrospunNanofi<strong>be</strong>r Fabrics <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>One Atmosphere Uni<strong>for</strong>mGlow D<strong>is</strong>charge PlasmaPeter P. Tsai, Ph.D., University ofTennesseeTh<strong>is</strong> paper will present <strong>the</strong> results ofa study <strong>to</strong> increase <strong>the</strong> strength ofelectrospun nanofi<strong>be</strong>rs fabrics byexposing <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> One AtmosphereUni<strong>for</strong>m Glow D<strong>is</strong>charge Plasma.Also d<strong>is</strong>cussed will <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong> effect of<strong>the</strong> plasma conditions, including <strong>the</strong>electrical parameters and workinggases on <strong>the</strong> increase of <strong>the</strong> fabricstrength.BARRIERS2:30 pm - 4:30 pmModera<strong>to</strong>r: Joe Palomo,CardinalHealthIs It Not Time <strong>to</strong> UpdateAATCC 42 Test Method &Make It Relevant <strong>to</strong> OurPresent Testing Needs?Carl Palenske, Palenske Consulting Inc.Th<strong>is</strong> paper will cover four studiesdesigned <strong>to</strong> <strong>is</strong>olate and evaluate<strong>the</strong> variables associated withAATCC 42 test method <strong>to</strong> producea more useful test method using <strong>the</strong>same testing principles but withtighter parameters giving moremeaningful results.Protective BreathableMembranes: NewProtective Needs HaveDemanded and YieldedDevelopments BeyondSimple Microporous andMonolithic FilmsJoel Martz, Techguard Systems LLCLearn how recent global eventshave resulted in <strong>the</strong> developmen<strong>to</strong>f membranes with new protectiveabilities that are cost-effective andmore com<strong>for</strong>table than currentlyused barriers.Plasma Treatment:Hydrophobic &Antimicrobial Properties<strong>for</strong> Nonwoven TextilesGita Ramasawmy, Ph.D., KansasState UniversityThe objective of th<strong>is</strong> presentation <strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong> evaluate <strong>the</strong> efficiency ofplasma treatment in providing abarrier against blood and micro<strong>be</strong>sover conventional fin<strong>is</strong>hes.10
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