Issue 6B (96) / 2012
Title page Contents
FIBRES & TEXTILES IN EASTERN EUROPE (FTEE)
A short story of twenty long years of activity
Authors: Mac Bogdan
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Authors: Szosland Janusz
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Biocomposites in the Past and in the Future
Authors: Błędzki Andrzej K., Błędzki Andrzej K., Jaszkiewicz Adam, Urbaniak Magdalena, Urbaniak Magdalena, Stankowska-Walczak Dobrosława
Due to the increasing environmental awareness nowadays biocomposites are becoming as important and prevalent materials as they were centuries ago. The development of high-performance engineering products made from natural resources is increasing worldwide. Natural fibre composites have become more... more »
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Antibacterial Chitosan Fibres Containing Silver Nanoparticles
Authors: Wawro Dariusz, Stęplewski Włodzimierz, Dymel Marzena, Sobczak Serafina, Skrzetuska Ewa, Puchalski Michał, Krucińska Izabella
A method was developed for the preparation of chitosan staple fibres containing silver nanoparticles. An aqueous colloidal solution of PVA-encapsulated metallic silver with a particle size of 50-60 nm was admixed to the chitosan-containing spinning solution. From the mixed... more »
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Collagen-Modified Chitosan Fibres Intended for Scaffolds
Authors: Wawro Dariusz, Stęplewski Włodzimierz, Brzoza-Malczewska Kinga, Święszkowski Wojciech
A method is presented for the preparation of collagen-modified chitosan fibres (Chit/Col) from chitosan-collagen solutions. The fibres may be used in the construction of scaffolds. Chitosan solutions with a concentration of 5.21% in an aqueous 3.0% acetic acid... more »
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Authors: Kazimierczak Janusz, Bloda Arkadiusz, Wietecha Justyna, Ciechańska Danuta, Antczak Tadeusz
Cellulose micro- and nanofibers were produced on a base of pulp obtained as a result of thermal-mechanical and chemical pretreatment of hemp straw. Isolation of micro-and nanofibres was carried out using the enzymatic treatment with the use of... more »
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Electrospinning of Aligned Fibrous Materials on an Inner Rapidly Rotating Cone Surface
Authors: Tomaszewski Wacław, Kudra Michał, Ciechańska Danuta, Szadkowski Marek, Gutowska Agnieszka
The paper presents a new way for producing fibrous mats with aligned micro- and nanofibres by electrospinning technique using a fast rotating filter basket of a properly adapted commercial centrifugal juicer as the collecting electrode. This method was... more »
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Cellulose Microfibres Electrospun and Melt-blown from NNMO Solutions
Authors: Tomaszewski Wacław, Kudra Michał, Szadkowski Marek
Electrospinning and melt-blown techniques were harnessed to the investigation into the preparation of textile materials of thin cellulose fibres. The spinning was performed by using spinning solutions with cellulose concentration of 3wt% and 6 wt% in N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide (NMMO).... more »
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Influence of Drawing Parameters on the Properties of Melt Spun Poly(Lactic Acid) Fibres
Authors: Twarowska-Schmidt Krystyna
The object of the investigation were fibres prepared from PLA type 6201D (NatureWorks LLC) in a classical two-step technological system comprising spinning at a speed below 1250 m/min and drawing. The model drawing processes were considered in which... more »
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Nonwoven with Thermal Storage Properties Based on Paraffin –
Modified Polypropylene Fibres.
Authors: Tomaszewski Wacław, Twarowska-Schmidt Krystyna, Moraczewski Andrzej, Kudra Michał, Szadkowski Marek, Pałys Beata
A series of nonwovens with various mechanical and thermal properties was prepared by a textile technique based on melt-spun continuous PP fibres modified with paraffin as a phase change material (PCM). The PCM is not encapsulated; it forms... more »
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Authors: Lichocik Małgorzata, Krucińska Izabella, Ciechańska Danuta, Puchalski Michał
This article presents the influence of the formation temperature of nonwovens from biodegradable aliphatic polyesters (trade name Bionolle) on their structure and mechanical properties. Nonwovens were produced by spun-bonded technique at a laboratory installation at IBWCh, changing one of... more »
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Biodegradable Particle Filtering Half Masks for Respiratory Protection
Authors: Krucińska Izabella, Strzembosz Wiktor, Majchrzycka Katarzyna, Brochocka Agnieszka, Sulak Konrad
This article presents the results of research on developing a multi-layer particle filtering half-mask made from biodegradable nonwovens for protection against harmful aerosols. Currently, these half-masks are made from polypropylene (PP), which is a problem in the context of... more »
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Method to Produce Biodegradable Aliphatic- Aromatic Co-Polyesters
with Improved Colour
Authors: Dutkiewicz Sławomir, Wesołowski Jacek, Chojnacki Dawid, Ciechańska Danuta
A family of biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic co-polyesters (BAAC) was prepared by polycondensation in the melt. The synthesis was carried out with the addition of a small amount of alkaline metals salts which produced the effect of a distinctly improved... more »
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Authors: Sztajnowski Sławomir , Krucińska Izabella, Sulak Konrad, Puchalski Michał, Wrzosek Henryk, Bilska Jadwiga
The structural changes and mechanical properties of spun-bonded polylactide (PLA) nonwovens resulting from artificial weathering were analyzed in respect to their application in agriculture. The spun-bonded nonwovens were stabilized on a calender at various temperatures ranging from 60 to... more »
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Chicken Feather-Containing Composite Non-Wovens with Barrier Properties
Authors: Wrześniewska-Tosik Krystyna, Szadkowski Marek, Marcinkowska Marzanna, Pałczyńska Michalina
The present study evaluated a method to prepare hydrophobic composite non-wovens containing chicken feathers and synthetic fibres (PES, PP). Such non-wovens can be made in aqueous medium using a paper-making method. The raw material (poultry feathers) is abundantly available... more »
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Mats for Removing Technical Oil Contamination
Authors: Wrześniewska-Tosik Krystyna, Marchut-Mikołajczyk Olga, Mik Tomasz, Wieczorek Dorota, Pałczyńska Michalina
The aim of the investigation was to design and prepare a fibrous mat containing chicken feathers as an active filling to absorb spills of petroleum derivatives. The fibrous mat used to remove petroleum contamination consists of an active... more »
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Surface Biomodification of Surgical Meshes Intended for Hernia Repair
Authors: Ciechańska Danuta, Kazimierczak Janusz, Wietecha Justyna, Rom Monika
The article presents a method of producing a composite surgical mesh. A synthetic, macroporous mesh with mechanical properties similar to that of the abdominal wall and with reduced surface density compared to conventional surgical meshes was made of... more »
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Developing a Model of Peripheral Nerve Graft Based on Natural Polymers
Authors: Kucharska Magdalena, Niekraszewicz Antoni, Kardas Iwona, Marcol Wiesław, Larysz-Brysz Magdalena, Lewin-Kowalik Joanna
Presented are the results of investigations into the preparation of a peripheral nerve prosthesis. The prosthesis is built up of a multichannel core having a diameter of 2 to 5 mm. The core prepared by freeze drying is... more »
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Authors: Struszczyk Marcin H., Gutowska Agnieszka, Pałys Beata, Cichecka Magdalena, Kostanek Krzysztof, Wilbik-Hałgas Bożena, Kowalski Krzysztof, Kopias Kazimierz, Krucińska Izabella
The aim of the research was to validate the effects of accelerated ageing on the physical properties of newly-designed ultra-light three dimensional (3-D) knitted implants undergoing one-sided modification by low-temperature plasma treatment using low molecular weight fluoroorganic donors. The... more »
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Authors: Jóźwicka Jolanta, Gzyra-Jagieła Karolina, Struszczyk Marcin H., Gutowska Agnieszka, Ciechańska Danuta, Krucińska Izabella
Ultra-light textiles (knitwear) designed as implantable medical devices for potential uses in urogynaecology (treatment procedures in women incontinence and vagina reconstructions) and general surgery (hernia treatments) are a response to the increasing demand for advanced medical devices in medicine.... more »
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Chemical Purity of PLA Fibres for Medical Devices
Authors: Jóźwicka Jolanta, Gzyra-Jagieła Karolina, Gutowska Agnieszka, Twarowska-Schmidt Krystyna, Ciepliński Maciej
The chemical purity of biodegradable poly(D,L-lactide) (PLA) fibres finished with various finishing agents was examined. Chemical purity parameters of aqueous extracts of the fibres were assessed, including turbidity, the content of sulphate and chloride ions, the content of water-dissolvable... more »
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Authors: Kucharska Magdalena, Struszczyk Marcin H., Cichecka Magdalena, Brzoza-Malczewska Kinga, Wiśniewska-Wrona Maria
The subject of this paper is the evaluation of the critical usability parameters and the parameters characterising the safety of selected prototypes of dressing materials on featuring fibrous, quasi-fibre and hybrid structures, developed at the Institute of Biopolymers... more »
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Study on the Usability of Polymer Complexes in the Form of Films Applied in Bedsore Treatments
Authors: Wiśniewska-Wrona Maria, Pałys Beata, Bodek Kazimiera Henryka
Investigations are presented regarding the preparation of a complex dressing material on the basis of three biopolymers: chitosan, sodium alginate and sodium-calcium alginate with the addition of an analgesic. The dressing was prepared in the form of a... more »
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Authors: Brzoza-Malczewska Kinga, Janicki Jarosław, Ślusarczyk Czesław, Biniaś Włodzimierz, Malczewski Grzegorz
Results of research in the preparation of nonwovens containing chitosan salts used as a binding agent are presented. The supermolecular structure of chitosan salts was assessed by the use of wide angle X-ray scattering (WAXS). The crystallinity degree... more »
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Extracting Galactoglucomannans (GGMs) from Polish Softwood Varieties
Authors: Kopania Ewa, Milczarek Sławomir, Bloda Arkadiusz, Wietecha Justyna, Wawro Dariusz
The article presents a method of extracting galactoglucomannans from conifers: spruce and larch. Galactoglucomannans (GGMs) were extracted from shavings of Polish varieties of spruce and larch, using thermal and enzymatic treatment in an aqueous environment. The composition of the... more »
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Studies on Isolation of Cellulose Fibres from Waste Plant Biomass
Authors: Kopania Ewa, Wietecha Justyna, Ciechańska Danuta
This paper presents the results of cellulose fibre extraction from plant biomass including: rape, hemp and flax straws. The selected materials were treated by thermal/mechanical/chemical method in order to remove non-cellulosic components such as lignin, hemicellulose, and pectin... more »
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Properties and Possible Utilization of Waste Generated in the Production of Fibrous Pulp and Paper
Authors: Janiga Michał, Michniewicz Małgorzata, Stufka-Olczyk Jadwiga
A considerable amount of waste biomass is generated in the pulp and paper industry which, in the case of landfilling poses a serious burden to the environment. The waste can be utilized as raw material in the production... more »
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Impact of PBSA (Bionolle) Biodegradation Products on the Soil Microbiological Structure
Authors: Lichocik Małgorzata, Owczarek Monika, Miros Patrycja, Guzińska Krystyna, Gutowska Agnieszka, Ciechańska Danuta, Krucińska Izabella, Siwek Piotr
An impact of the decomposition products of Poly(butylene succinate adipate) (PBSA) (Bionolle#3001) in the form of polymer chips and nonwovens made of the polymer upon the qualitative and quantitative microbiological profile of the soil in which samples of... more »
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Authors: Guzińska Krystyna, Owczarek Monika, Dymel Marzena
Paper is one of the main materials in the manufacture of packaging for contact with food. Microbes that are present in the paper or board may penetrate into the food- health hazard for the consumers. Consistent and unified... more »
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Ozone Degradation of Lignin; its Impact Upon the Subsequent Biodegradation
Authors: Michniewicz Małgorzata, Stufka-Olczyk Jadwiga, Milczarek Anna
The possible use of ozone and advanced oxidation processes (AOP) to degrade and eliminate lignin compounds from aqueous solutions, and the determination of the required ozone dose are the primary objectives of this study. The influence of the... more »
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