This book provides critical insights into the properties and applications of melt-blown fibers in the polymer composite field. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the melt-blowing process and explores the intricate structure-property-parameter relationship of melt-blown fibers. In addition, the book presents a straightforward method for manufacturing multiscale Polypropylene single-polymer composites and carbon-nanotube-doped Polypropylene melt-blown fibers.
Author(s): Yahya Kara
Series: Engineering Materials
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 138
City: Cham
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Nomenclatures
Latin Letters
Greek Letters
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
1.2 Concept
1.3 Aims and Objectives
1.4 Conclusion
References
2 Literature Overview
2.1 The Melt-Blowing Process
2.1.1 Materials Used for Melt Blowing and Their Properties
2.1.2 Fine Fiber Mats and Their Applications
2.1.3 Conclusion
References
3 Understanding the Structure–Property-Parameter Relationship of Polypropylene Melt-Blown Fibers
3.1 Materials and Method
3.1.1 Materials
3.1.2 Melt Blowing Equipment
3.1.3 Producing Reference Polypropylene Sheets via Compression Molding
3.1.4 Characterization Methods
3.2 Results and Discussion
3.2.1 Parameters Affecting Fiber Morphology
3.2.2 Porosity and Pore Size
3.2.3 Tensile Properties
3.2.4 Analysis of the Fiber Formation Mechanism and the Fiber Structure Development: DSC and WAXD Tests
3.3 Conclusion
References
4 Multiscale Single-Polypropylene Composites: Melt-Blown Polypropylene Fiber Mat Interleaving
4.1 Materials and Method
4.1.1 Materials
4.1.2 Producing Polypropylene Blend Film for the Matrix
4.1.3 Melt Blowing Equipment
4.1.4 Film Stacking and Related Process Parameters
4.1.5 Characterization Methods
4.2 Results and Discussion
4.2.1 Fiber Mat Morphology
4.2.2 Characterization of the Mechanical Behavior
4.3 Conclusion
References
5 Development of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Doped Polypropylene Melt-Blown Fiber Mat Interleaved Hierarchical Single-Polypropylene Composites
5.1 Materials and Methods
5.1.1 Materials
5.1.2 Producing MWCNT-Doped Polypropylene Blends
5.1.3 Producing Polypropylene Blend Film for the Matrix
5.1.4 Rheology Tests
5.1.5 Melt Blowing Equipment
5.1.6 Characterization
5.2 Results and Discussion
5.2.1 Analyzing Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Doped Polypropylene Blends Rheology and Thermal Properties
5.2.2 Analysis of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Doped Polypropylene Melt-Blown Fiber Mat Morphology, Thermal and Mechanical Properties
5.2.3 Analysis of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Doped Polypropylene Melt-Blown Nanocomposite Fiber Mat Interleaved Single-Polypropylene Composites
5.3 Conclusion
References
6 Conclusion of Experimental Results and Future Suggestions
6.1 Summary of the Results
6.1.1 Evaluating Melt-Blown Fiber Applications From the Past to Today in a Nutshell
6.1.2 New Horizons Towards Sustainable, Recyclable Melt-Blown Fiber Mats and Their Composites
References
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