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Showing papers in "Journal of Industrial Textiles in 2017"


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TL;DR: In this paper, four plied jute, carbon, E-glass fabric-reinforced and their hybridized composites are manufactured by vacuum infusion technique and void fractions of samples are calculated by using theoretical and experimental densities of the composite samples to examine the impact of amount of fiber content on the void fraction.
Abstract: In this study, four plied jute, carbon, E-glass fabric-reinforced and their hybridized composites are manufactured. Nine composite laminates with different stacking sequences are manufactured by vacuum infusion technique. In order to understand the structure of the composites, fiber weight and fiber volume ratios in the laminate system are initially figured out. Furthermore, void fractions of samples are calculated by using theoretical and experimental densities of the composite samples to examine the impact of amount of fiber content on the void fraction. The effect of hybridizing jute fabric-reinforced polyester composite with E-glass fabric and carbon fabric and also the effect of stacking sequence of fabric layers on the mechanical properties (tensile strength, impact strength) of composite laminates are investigated. According to the outcomes of this investigation, it is realized that incorporating high impact resistant fibers to the outer layers of the composites leads to higher impact resistance, a...

63 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an overview on applications of nanotechnology in different sport sections with the main emphasis on sport flooring, clothing and shoes and some of the important features imparted into sport apparels by nanotechnology are also thoroughly discussed.
Abstract: The desire for sport products with enhanced performance and efficiency has been known for many years and nanotechnology has opened new routes for the production of functional sportswear. The objective of this paper is presenting an overview on applications of nanotechnology in different sport sections with the main emphasis on sport flooring, clothing and shoes. Some of the important features imparted into sport apparels by nanotechnology are also thoroughly discussed. Following the current trend sportswear of all types will experience the nanotechnology revolution, in the near future.

58 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, the authors addressed the results of experimental investigation on the mechanical properties and free vibration behaviors of sisal/cotton fabric reinforced polyester hybrid composites and found that an increase in the lamina content in the composite increase the mechanical and damping properties.
Abstract: The present research work addressed the results of experimental investigation on the mechanical properties and free vibration behaviours of sisal/cotton fabric reinforced polyester hybrid composites. Influence of fibre content and changing layer pattern (CLP) on the mechanical properties and free vibration characteristics are analysed. Hybrid composites are fabricated with simple hand lay-up method followed by compression moulding process. Natural frequency and modal damping values of hybrid composites are analysed by experimental modal analysis. Mechanical properties of composites are measured according to ASTM standards. It is found that an increase in the lamina content in the composite increase the mechanical and damping properties. The maximum mechanical properties are obtained for 40% fibre volume fraction (Vf) in sisal and cotton direction. Maximum natural frequency is found at 40% fibre Vf. By CLP, mechanical properties and damping characteristics are found intermittence of sisal and cotton direct...

57 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, weft-knitted strain-sensing structures are described, along with the materials and manufacturing techniques required to produce the fabrics on a computerized flat-bed knitting machine.
Abstract: In this study, weft-knitted strain-sensing structures are described, along with the materials and manufacturing techniques required to produce the fabrics on a computerised flat-bed knitting machine. Knitted sensing fabrics with conductive yarns, i.e. silver-plated nylon yarn and polyester-blended stainless steel yarn have been created with different design possibilities. A laboratory test set-up was built to characterise the knitted sensors and the resulting equivalent resistance under the different level of strains. The most successful samples have been realised through a series of single conductive courses within the interlock base fabric structure using silver-plated nylon in terms of responsivity, repeatability and lower electrical signal drift. Deficiencies associated with strain-sensing structures realised through the intermeshing of conductive yarns have also been addressed.

52 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) to optimize the diameter of Gum tragacanth (GT)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibers.
Abstract: This paper focuses on using response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) to optimize the diameter of Gum tragacanth (GT)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibers. However, pro...

47 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, a flame-retardant back coating layer for historic textile fabrics was developed using Silica nanoparticles originated from agriculture waste rice husk were prepared through one pot thermal method.
Abstract: Novel flame-retardant back coating layer for historic textile fabrics was developed Silica nanoparticles originated from agriculture waste rice husk were prepared through one pot thermal method T

34 citations


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TL;DR: Textile products are considered as an acceptable alternative for commonly used composite reinforcement due to their lightweight as well as relatively high specific strength and stiffness as discussed by the authors, and they are considered to be a suitable alternative for composite reinforcement.
Abstract: Textile products are considered as an acceptable alternative for commonly used composite reinforcement due to their lightweight as well as relatively high specific strength and stiffness. Among the...

33 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, the importance of solving the environmental pollution has attracted lots of designers and engineers' attentions towards finding different available solutions such as substituting polymer-based raw mate...
Abstract: Importance of solving the environmental pollution has attracted lots of designers and engineers’ attentions towards finding different available solutions such as substituting polymer-based raw mate...

32 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of reinforcement volume content (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50%) and size (300) on the performance of fiber-reinforced epoxy composites has been investigated.
Abstract: Phoenix sp. fiber-reinforced epoxy composites have been manufactured using compression molding technique. The effect of reinforcement volume content (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%) and size (300 ...

32 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, a continuous measurement of cardio-respiratory signals offers various kinds of information valuable for the diagnosis of disease and management of the disease process, and the authors report the develop...
Abstract: Continuous measurement of cardio-respiratory signals offers various kinds of information valuable for the diagnosis of disease and management of the disease process. The article reports the develop...

32 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, at first a piezoelectric nanofiber is made with different materials, and then a control on the specific area of power harvesting devices is the main controllable parameter.
Abstract: Having control on the specific area of power harvesting devices is the main controllable parameter in their fabrication. Hence, in this paper, at first a piezoelectric nanofiber is made with differ...

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TL;DR: In this paper, polyacrylonitrile nanofibers with diameter of 110 nm were electrospun on spacer-knitted fabrics by varying deposition amount and surface coating arrangement.
Abstract: This paper proposes lightweight textile acoustic structure, wherein electrospun polyacrylonitrile-based nanofibers enhance sound absorption properties with no weight and thickness penalty. Polyacrylonitrile nanofibers with diameter of 110 ± 7 nm were electrospun on spacer-knitted fabrics by varying deposition amount and surface coating arrangement. Proposed novel approach eliminated additional processing steps such as handling and post-lamination and provided easy scalability of nanofibers at macro-scale. The results showed that the sound absorption of nano-enhanced specimens was improved drastically when deposited amount of nanofibers or its effective surface area increased. Sound propagation paths in different configurations were interpreted from sound absorption and air permeability measurements. The sound absorption coefficient values up to 0.7 are achieved in the low and medium frequency ranges with no weight and thickness penalty by tuning deposition amount and surface coating arrangement.

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TL;DR: In this article, natural fibers have been receiving considerable attention as the substitute for synthetic fiber reinforcement in plastics, and among various fibers, coir is the most widely used natural fibres.
Abstract: Now-a-days, natural fibers have been receiving considerable attention as the substitute for synthetic fiber reinforcement in plastics. Among various fibers, coir is the most widely used natural fib...

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Md. Hasan Ikbal1, Azzam Ahmed1, Wang Qingtao1, Zeng Shuai1, Li Wei1 
TL;DR: Finite element analysis and experimental studies are presented on in-plane tensile and compressive properties under quasi-static loading for two types of hybrid composites made by using unidirectional T620S carbon and E-glass fabrics in a common matrix, epoxy resin this article.
Abstract: Finite element analysis and experimental studies are presented on in-plane tensile and compressive properties under quasi-static loading for two types of hybrid composites made by using unidirectional T620S carbon and E-glass fabrics in a common matrix, epoxy resin Results are also generated for plain T620S carbon/epoxy and plain E-glass/epoxy composite laminates Quantitative data for tensile and compressive properties are presented It is observed that for hybrid composites, placing carbon and glass fiber parts alternately in every layer (intralayer configuration) gives higher tensile and compressive strengths Tensile failure strain is higher for intralayer compared to interlayer hybrid configuration

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TL;DR: Several piezoelectric nanostructures have been used to construct nanogenerators (NGs) as discussed by the authors, which are one of the most important materials used for harvesting energies.
Abstract: Piezoelectrics are one of the most important materials used for harvesting energies. Several piezoelectric nanostructures have been used to construct nanogenerators (NGs). Nanofibers made by piezo-...

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TL;DR: Warp-knitted spacer fabrics for cushion products are in contact with different parts of human body and surface shapes of most contacting parts can be simplified as spherical caps, while there are few...
Abstract: Warp-knitted spacer fabrics for cushion products are in contact with different parts of human body. Surface shapes of most contacting parts can be simplified as spherical caps, while there are few ...

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TL;DR: In this article, a nanocomposite filter made of nanofiber is used for filtration of aerosol particles, which is drawing attention because of its large surface area and smaller pore size.
Abstract: Nowadays, nanofiber for filtration is drawing attention because of its large surface area and smaller pore size. In this study, aerosol filtration is carried out using nanocomposite filter made of ...

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TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of bond characteristics between textile and matrix on the mechanical behavior of textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) is investigated. And the authors present an experimental investigation into the influence that textile-based materials have on the behavior of TCR.
Abstract: This paper presents an experimental investigation into the influence of bond characteristics between textile and matrix on the mechanical behavior of textile-reinforced concrete (TRC). Two types of...

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors aimed to develop naturally woven coconut sheath/polyester biocomposites and used montmorillonite nanoclay (5 wt%) as a second filler.
Abstract: The present work was aimed to develop naturally woven coconut sheath/polyester biocomposites. In these composites, montmorillonite nanoclay (5 wt%) was used as a second filler. The heat releasing r...

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TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of ultrasonic welding parameters on bond strength, seam thickness and seam stiffness, as well as water permeability, were examined in two types of four-layered fabrics.
Abstract: This study examined the effects of ultrasonic welding parameters on bond strength, seam thickness and seam stiffness, as well as water permeability. For study purpose, two types of four-layered fab...

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TL;DR: In this article, the tensile property retention characteristics of high-performance glass and carbon rovings in warp-knitted reinforced fabrics and cement-based composites used in structural applications were investigated.
Abstract: In this work, the tensile property retention characteristics of high-performance glass and carbon rovings in warp-knitted reinforced fabrics and cement-based composites used in structural applications were investigated. Three types of warp-knitted fabrics, with differing stitch patterns, and cement-based composites were produced. The tensile strength retention and Young’s modulus retention of the roving in these fabrics and their influence on the properties of cement-based composites were compared on the basis of the stitch type. Samples of warp-knitted fabrics composed of glass fibres and carbon fibres exhibit retention of 76–87% and 65–87.6%, respectively, of the initial strength of the rovings. The highest Young’s modulus retention (∼80%) occurs in the case of the fabric sample composed of glass rovings. The retention of the Young’s modulus in the fabric samples composed of carbon rovings was 37–60%. In addition, the translation of strength from the roving to the fabric and retention of the Young’s mod...

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TL;DR: In this article, tungsten, bismuth, tin, and copper powders were used as additives in the fabric coating to obtain lead-free and flexible x-ray shielding material.
Abstract: In this paper, tungsten, bismuth, tin, and copper powders were used as additives in the fabric coating to obtain lead-free and flexible x-ray shielding material. The X-ray attenuation and the flexu...

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TL;DR: In this paper, polycaprolactone (PCL) was dissolved in 9:1 chloroform:ethanol mixture at 14, 16, 18% and 20% w/v concentrations.
Abstract: In this study, polycaprolactone (PCL) was dissolved in 9:1 chloroform:ethanol mixture at 14%, 16%, 18% and 20% w/v concentrations. Then, acetic acid and formic acid were added at pre-determined amo...

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TL;DR: Alginate/psyllium and alginate-chitosan fibers have great potential for wound-care applications, but they have poor tensile strength.
Abstract: Alginate/psyllium and alginate/chitosan fibers have great potential for wound-care applications. However, alginate/psyllium fibers have poor tensile strength and alginate/chitosan fibers comparativ...

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TL;DR: In this article, an electrospun polylactic acid/doxorubicin nanofibers with a defined release using DOXORUBICIN was developed, and the effects of process parameters, such as concentration, distance, applied voltage, temperature and flow rate on the mean diameter of electro-spun doxorubicain-loaded poly lactic acid nanofiberers were investigated.
Abstract: Electrospinning has been known as an efficient method for fabrication of polymer nanofibers. In this study, an electrospun nanofibrous mats based on polylactic acid with a defined release using doxorubicin was developed. The effects of process parameters, such as concentration, distance, applied voltage, temperature and flow rate on the mean diameter of electrospun doxorubicin-loaded polylactic acid nanofibers were investigated. The fiber morphology and mean fiber diameter of prepared nanofibers were investigated by scanning electron microscopy. Differential scanning calorimetry was employed to identify the presence of doxorubicin within nanofibers. Response surface methodology based on a five-level, five-variable central composite design was used to model the average diameter of electrospun polylactic acid/doxorubicin nanofibers. Mean fiber diameter was correlated to these variables by using a polynomial function at a 95% confidence level. The coefficient of determination of the model was found to be 0.9...

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TL;DR: This paper investigated a functionalization process of nonwoven viscose/polyester dressings, in order to fix a wide range of drugs, using a polymer based on β-cyclodextrins, and confirmed the permanent and uniform binding of cyclodextrin’s polymer.
Abstract: In this paper, we investigated a functionalization process of nonwoven viscose/polyester dressings, in order to fix a wide range of drugs, using a polymer based on β-cyclodextrins. Firstly, the opt...

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TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of the inlay-yarn insertion density into a knitted structure and of the area of a rigid element integrated into knitted orthopaedic support on a compression generated by the support was investigated.
Abstract: This study attempts to investigate the influence of the inlay-yarn insertion density into a knitted structure and of the area of a rigid element integrated into a knitted orthopaedic support on a compression generated by the support. The samples were made on a flat double needle-bed knitting machine with a laid-in structure knitted on a rib 1 × 1 pattern base, differing in the inlay-yarn insertion density. In general, research studies analyse compression and other properties of compressive stockings and do not investigate the influence of non-textile parts usually used in the knitted orthopaedic support. It was established that the linear density of the inlay-yarn has a visible influence on the compression generated by knitted support when inlay-yarn insertion density is every other course and less. When inlay-yarn is inserted into every course, the generated compression is the highest and the influence of inlay-yarn linear density on the generated compression is significant. It was found that compression...

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TL;DR: In this paper, a radically new innovation was established for development of electromagnetic interference shielding by the synthesis of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) by electrospinning technique, where metal nanoparticles were well distributed inside the backbone of the cellulose without aggregation.
Abstract: A radically new innovation was established for development of electromagnetic interference shielding. The innovation emphasis synthesis of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), carboxymethyl cellulose composite containing different metal nanoparticles (CMC-MNPs), and carboxymethyl cellulose nanofiber mat (CMC-NF) and carboxymethyl cellulose containing metal nanofiber mat (CMC-MNPs nanofiber mat) by electrospinning technique. Metal nanoparticles used include copper nanoparticles, iron nanoparticles, zinc nanoparticles, cadmium nanoparticles, and cobalt nanoparticles. Synthesized CMC–MNPs were characterized by using scanning electron microscopy coupled with high-energy dispersive X-ray and UV–visible spectroscopy that was used for confirmation of nanoparticles formation. The scanning electron microscopy images clearly showed regular flat shape with semiporous surface. All metal nanoparticles were well distributed inside the backbone of the cellulose without aggregation. The average particle diameter was 29–39 nm f...

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TL;DR: In this paper, a novel textile antenna with a semi elliptical ground plane is designed for ultra-wideband applications, made of conductive woven fabric made of stainless steel/polyester (80/20%) spun yarn.
Abstract: In this paper, a novel textile antenna with a semi elliptical ground plane is designed for ultra-wideband applications. Conductive woven fabric made of stainless steel/polyester (80/20%) spun yarn ...

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TL;DR: In this article, composite nanofibers from a solution of polyacrylonitrile (PAN), functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs), and silver nitrate (AgNO3) in dimethylsulfoxide were success.
Abstract: In this study, composite nanofibers from a solution of polyacrylonitrile (PAN), functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs), and silver nitrate (AgNO3) in dimethylsulfoxide were success...