Saving 80% Polypropylene in Facemasks by Laser-Assisted Melt-Blown Nanofibers.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c02693
Abstract: The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic requires enormous production of facemasks and related personal protection materials, thereby increasing the amount of nondegradable plastic waste. The core material for facemasks is melt-blown polypropylene (PP) fiber. Each disposable… read more here.
Keywords: assisted melt; saving polypropylene; nanofibers saving; melt blown ... See more keywords
Porous Melt Blown Poly(butylene terephthalate) Fibers with High Ductility and High-Temperature Structural Stability.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.4c00093
Abstract: In this study, porous poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) fibers were produced by melt blowing cocontinuous blends of PBT and polystyrene (PS) and selectively extracting the interconnected PS domains. Small amounts of hydroxyl terminated PS additives that… read more here.
Keywords: melt blown; butylene terephthalate; porous melt; poly butylene ... See more keywords
High-efficiency enzymatic biodegradation of polypropylene-based melt-blown fabric debris
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DOI: 10.1039/d5sc03097h
Abstract: The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has led to a dramatic increase in the usage and disposal of disposable masks worldwide, most of which are manufactured from melt-blown fabric composed of polypropylene (PP). Biodegradation of PP is… read more here.
Keywords: based melt; blown fabric; melt blown; industrial particles ... See more keywords
Modified Polymer Materials for Use in Selected Personal Protective Equipment Products
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DOI: 10.1515/aut-2015-0040
Abstract: Abstract The paper discusses the methods of modification of melt-blown polymer materials by the addition of a bactericidal agent or superabsorbent directly to the fibre-forming area during the melt-blown production process. It also presents tests… read more here.
Keywords: melt blown; personal protective; protective equipment; use selected ... See more keywords
Preparation of Ag@ZIF-8@PP Melt-Blown Nonwoven Fabrics: Air Filter Efficacy and Antibacterial Effect
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13213773
Abstract: Serving as matrices, polypropylene (PP) melt-blown nonwoven fabrics with 4% electrostatic electret masterbatch were incorporated with a 6%, 10%, 14%, or 18% phosphorus-nitrogen flame retardant. The test results indicate that the incorporation of the 6%… read more here.
Keywords: melt blown; nonwoven fabrics; effect; zif melt ... See more keywords
Boron Adsorption Using NMDG-Modified Polypropylene Melt-Blown Fibers Induced by Ultraviolet Grafting
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15102252
Abstract: Boron is in high demand in many sectors, yet there are significant flaws in current boron resource utilization. This study describes the synthesis of a boron adsorbent based on polypropylene (PP) melt-blown fiber using ultraviolet… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; boron; melt blown; process ... See more keywords
Long-Lasting Electret Melt-Blown Nonwoven Functional Filters Made of Organic/Inorganixc Macromolecular Micron Materials: Manufacturing Techniques and Property Evaluations
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15102306
Abstract: Melt-blown nonwoven fabrics for filtration are usually manufactured using polypropylene, but after a certain time period the middle layer of the mask may have a reduced effect on adsorbing particles and may not be easily… read more here.
Keywords: nonwoven fabrics; spectroscopy; long lasting; blown nonwoven ... See more keywords
Advancements in Research and Applications of PP-Based Materials Utilizing Melt-Blown Nonwoven Technology
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DOI: 10.3390/polym17081013
Abstract: Melt-blown nonwoven materials have demonstrated significant advancements in a multitude of industrial sectors, mainly due to their high production efficiency, extensive specific surface area, and narrow aperture. The demand for melt-blown nonwoven materials has increased… read more here.
Keywords: nonwoven technology; blown nonwoven; melt blown; blown materials ... See more keywords
Development of Infrared Transmission Flame-Retardant Polyethylene Melt Blends and Melt-Blown Nonwovens
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DOI: 10.3390/polym17212854
Abstract: Polyethylene (PE) melt-blown nonwoven materials exhibit excellent infrared transmission properties, making them well-suited for applications in infrared physiotherapy and smart building technologies. However, their high flammability and tendency to generate melting droplets and smoke seriously… read more here.
Keywords: melt blown; flame retardant; infrared transmission; polyethylene melt ... See more keywords