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WednesdaySeptember 17, 2003INSULATION9:00 am - 12:30 pmModerator: Rick Bruyea, DyneaCorporationA Historical Perspectiveon the Use of CellulosicMaterials for ThermalInsulation and the CurrentState of the ArtIvan T. Smith, U.S. GreenFiber LLCA review of the historical uses ofcellulosic insulation materials andnew ASTM standards that haveopened up new applications for itsuse.Born In Fire-Benefits ofSlag/Rock Wool InsulationJames C. Shriver, ThermafiberAn overview of slag/rock woolinsulation products and theirbenefits to society will be presentedalong with an introduction to themanufacturing and typical end-usesof this material.Formaldehyde Emissionsfrom Thermal InsulationProductsC.W. Axten, Health Risk Solutions,LLCThe results of a study testing the offgassing of thermal insulationproducts for formaldehydeconcentration in indoor air will bepresented.Acoustical InsulationStanley D. Gatland II, CertainTeedCorporationThis paper will identify the benefitsof sound control and describe thephysics behind different types ofsound control techniques, designsand products.The Thermal Analysis ofInsulationDavid J. McCaa, Ph.D., CertainTeedCorporationLearn how the thermal properties ofinsulation are determined andwhich are important in any givenapplication.All Cellulosic CompositeNonwoven MaterialsIoan I. Negulescu, Ph.D., LouisianaState UniversityDiscussed will be both thepreparation and thecharacterization of bio-based allcellulosic composite nonwovenmaterials used as thermal and/orsound insulation.World’s LargestTechnical ConferenceNANOFIBERS I9:00 am - 12:30 pmModerator: Larry Wadsworth, Ph.D.,University of TennesseeElectrospinning ofNanofibers FromBiodegradable PolymersGisela Buschle-Diller, Ph.D., AuburnUniversityPresented will be the results ofresearch comparing fine-diameterbiopolymers and traditionalpolymers used in medical andindustrial applications. Fibermorphologies and mechanicalproperties will be discussed.Fiber Charging Effects onTarget Coverage inElectrospinningPeter D. Tsai, Ph.D., University ofTennesseeThe results of a study examining thespinning conditions necessary tocombine streams of two separatepolymers into one nonwoven mat ofelectrospun fibers will be presented.Patterned ElectrostaticFiber Spray Deposition:Particle Interactions & AirFlowPhil Gibson, Ph.D., U.S. Army NatickSoldier CenterDiscussed will be techniques used tocontrol nanofibers spray depositionby varying the conductivity of thetarget substrate.Incorporation ofElectrospun Nanofibersinto Functional StructuresKristine M. Graham, DonaldsonCompany, Inc.This paper will discuss theincorporation of electrospunnanofibers into functional structuresand will address application-basedperformance attributes.8
Multicomponent FiberTechnology for Filtrationand Other ApplicationsJohn Hagewood, Ph.D., Hills Inc.Offered will be the technologybehind producing micro- and nanosizedfibers with better consistencyusing traditional melt spinningtechnology rather than fiberscreated with melt blown orelectrospinning technology.Properties of OrientedElectrospun Nylon 6,6NanofibersKevin M. Kit, Ph.D., University ofTennesseeThis paper describes the effect ofhigh speed winding on electrospunnylon 6,6. Significant fiber andmolecular alignment was observedonly at higher speeds.BINDERS &ADDITIVES9:00 am - 11:30 amModerator: Christopher Barcomb,National StarchParticle Containment &Immobilization in RollGood MaterialsSamuel C. Baer, Ph.D., BBANonwovensThis paper examines and comparesthe efficiency of various powdercontainment methods and theireffect on properties such asabsorbent capacity and fluidpermeability.The Future of NonylphenolEthoxylates in NonwovensBarbara Losey, Alkylphenols &Ethoxylates Research CouncilThis paper will discuss currentregulatory activities and theirimplications for the use of NPES innonwoven applications.Hitting the Target:Accurate AdhesiveApplication at IncreasingLine SpeedsLarry Saidman, Nordson CorporationDiscussed will be the improvingapplication technologies enablingbetter adhesive pattern accuracyand improved product features atreduced costs.Acrylic ThermosetsBarry Weinstein, Rohm & HaasCompanyLearn about the properties, use andadvantages of environmentallyfriendly acrylic thermoset resinsBUILDING &INDUSTRIAL MAT2:30 pm - 4:30 pmModerator: Kent Brown, BordenChemicalA Case Study ofNonwovens ProductDevelopment in theRoofing MembraneMarketMichael P. Bouchette, M&DAssociatesA study of a small company’sstrategic decision to compete in theroofing membrane market will beexamined.New Wide-Width HighSpeed Glass MatLen Negvesky, Fiberteq, LLCShared will be a look inside a stateof-the-artfacility producing widewidthglass mat and several keymilestones achieved during thefacility’s creation.Using Dynamic FluidSurface Tension toFingerprint Glass FiberDispersion in theProduction of Wet-LaidFiberglass MatVictor P. Janule, SensaDyneLearn how surface tension can beused to characterize and verify themanufacture of a formulation forglass mat production.9
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