Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles

Introduction

Part I: General issues

1. Synthetic polymer fibers and their processing requirements

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Chemistry of fiber-forming polymers

1.3 Polymerization processes

1.4 Influence of chemical structure on the physical properties of chemicals and fibers

1.5 Effects of molecular weight on fiber spinnability, structure and properties

1.6 Flow properties of polymers

1.7 Principles of solidification during fiber formation

1.8 Fiber formation techniques

1.9 Post-fiber formation treatments

1.10 Current trends

1.11 Conclusion

1.12 References

2. Understanding the behaviour of synthetic polymer fibres during spinning

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Molten state rheology of thermoplastic polymers

2.3 Polymer behaviour during cooling and resulting fibre structure

2.4 Polymer behaviour during filament spinning

2.5 The die swell phenomenon

2.6 Drawing of polymers: changes in morphology and properties of filaments

2.7 References

3. Technologies for the manufacture of synthetic polymer fibers

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Textile filament and bulk continuous fiber (BCF) spinning

3.3 Staple fiber spinning

3.4 Industrial fiber spinning equipment

3.5 Monofilament fiber equipment

3.6 Bicomponent fiber equipment

3.7 Spunbond lines

3.8 Melt blown processes

3.9 Solvent spinning lines

3.10 Hollow fiber membranes

3.11 Gel spinning

3.12 Nano-fiber spinning

3.13 Conclusion

3.14 References

Part II: Spinning techniques

4. Melt spinning of synthetic polymeric filaments

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Fundamentals of melt spinning

4.3 Modeling of polymer flows in melt spinning

4.4 Filament interaction with the environment in melt spinning

4.5 Limitations of melt spinning

4.6 Developments in melt spinning

4.7 Future trends

4.8 Conclusion

4.9 Sources of further information and advice

4.10 References

5. Gel spinning of synthetic polymer fibres

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Factors affecting the spinning of polymers: entanglement

5.3 Factors affecting fibre strength

5.4 Gel spinning technologies

5.5 Types of fibres produced using gel spinning

5.6 Factors affecting gel spinning

5.7 Gel spun textile products

5.8 Conclusion and future trends

5.9 References

6. Bi-component and bi-constituent spinning of synthetic polymer fibres

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Classification of bi-component fibres

6.3 Spinning technologies

6.4 Factors affecting bi-component and bi-constituent spinning

6.5 Applications of bi-component fibres

6.6 Future trends

6.7 References

7. Electrospinning, processing and characterization of polymer-based nano-composite fibers

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Principles of electrospinning

7.3 Electrospinning technology

7.4 Electrospinning of nanofibers

7.5 Properties of electrospun nanofibers

7.6 Conclusion

7.7 References

8. Integrated composite spinning (ICS)

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 The background and history of integrated composite spinning (ICS)

8.3 The development of ICS technology

8.4 The impact of material selection and processing parameters on ICS yarn properties

8.5 Commercialization of the process

8.6 Assessing the advantages and disadvantages of ICS technology

8.7 Future trends

8.8 Conclusion

8.9 References

9. Wet spinning of synthetic polymer fibers

Abstract:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Principles of wet spinning

9.3 Types of fibers used

9.4 Fiber properties

9.5 Factors affecting wet spinning

9.6 Applications and future trends

9.7 References

10. Dry spinning of synthetic polymer fibers

Abstract:

10.1 Introduction

10.2 The dry spinning process

10.3 Characteristics of dry spun fibers

10.4 Variables in dry spinning

10.5 Dry spinning of acrylic fibers

10.6 Dry spinning of cellulose acetate and triacetate

10.7 Dry spinning of other fibers: polybenzimidazole (PBI), spandex and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

10.8 Conclusion and future trends

10.9 References

Index