Properties of nonwoven assemblies containing mechanically processed and photo-aged PPTA fibres

Degradation of poly-para phenylene terephthalamide (PPTA) fibres during the manufacture of carded and hydroentangled fabric is investigated. During PPTA fibre processing operations such as fibre opening and carding, the material is subjected to applied mechanical forces resulting from interactions w...

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Main Author: Wright, Thomas Matthew
Published: University of Leeds 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.613623