Advances in Technical Nonwovens
- 2nd Edition - June 1, 2025
- Editor: George Kellie
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 8 1 8 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 8 1 9 - 1
Advances in Technical Nonwovens, Second Edition provides an up-to-date accounting of the nonwoven industry's journey in a time of significant transformation. The book delves into t… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Technical Nonwovens, Second Edition provides an up-to-date accounting of the nonwoven industry's journey in a time of significant transformation. The book delves into the latest advancements in technology and showcases a wide array of innovative applications that have emerged in recent years. In summary, it offers an enriched and detailed exploration of nonwovens, introducing new chapters that cover Sustainable Developments, Nonwovens in Sports Apparel and Footwear, and Medical and Hygiene Nonwoven developments. With its extensive updates and comprehensive content, this edition is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the evolving world of nonwovens.
Nonwovens, a versatile class of materials, have experienced continuous growth for over five decades, evolving from being predominantly used in hygiene products such as baby diapers, to becoming indispensable and technologically intricate components across various industries. Despite their modest nature, nonwovens play a crucial role in our daily lives.
Nonwovens, a versatile class of materials, have experienced continuous growth for over five decades, evolving from being predominantly used in hygiene products such as baby diapers, to becoming indispensable and technologically intricate components across various industries. Despite their modest nature, nonwovens play a crucial role in our daily lives.
- Covers the latest advancements in technology in the nonwoven industry and showcases innovative, emerging applications
- Introduces new chapters on Sustainable Developments, Nonwovens in Sports Apparel and Footwear, and Medical and Hygiene Nonwoven developments
- Provides extensive updates and comprehensive content through relevant and knowledgeable chapters
- Written by respected industry professionals
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Part I - Developments in materials and manufacturing technologies
1. Introduction to technical nonwovens
2. Developments in fibres for technical nonwovens
3. Sustainable Developments in Nonwovens
4. Developments in the use of nanofibres in nonwovens
5. Developments in manufacturing techniques for technical nonwovens
6. Methods for characterisation of nonwoven structure, property and performance
7. Developments in composite nonwovens
8. [To be replaced by a large new section]
Part II – Applications
9. Developments in nonwovens for automotive textiles
10. Nonwoven fabric filters
11. Developments in nonwovens as specialist membranes in batteries and supercapacitors
12. Developments in nonwovens as geotextiles
13. Developments in nonwovens as agrotextiles
14. Developments in the use of nonwovens in building and construction
15. Developments in the use of nonwovens in home furnishings
16. Developments in the use of nonwovens in packaging
17. Nonwovens in sports apparel and footwear.
18. Medical and hygiene nonwoven developments.
1. Introduction to technical nonwovens
2. Developments in fibres for technical nonwovens
3. Sustainable Developments in Nonwovens
4. Developments in the use of nanofibres in nonwovens
5. Developments in manufacturing techniques for technical nonwovens
6. Methods for characterisation of nonwoven structure, property and performance
7. Developments in composite nonwovens
8. [To be replaced by a large new section]
Part II – Applications
9. Developments in nonwovens for automotive textiles
10. Nonwoven fabric filters
11. Developments in nonwovens as specialist membranes in batteries and supercapacitors
12. Developments in nonwovens as geotextiles
13. Developments in nonwovens as agrotextiles
14. Developments in the use of nonwovens in building and construction
15. Developments in the use of nonwovens in home furnishings
16. Developments in the use of nonwovens in packaging
17. Nonwovens in sports apparel and footwear.
18. Medical and hygiene nonwoven developments.
- No. of pages: 530
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: June 1, 2025
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443248184
- eBook ISBN: 9780443248191
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George Kellie
Dr Kellie has worked in industry with major nonwovens and paper manufacturing companies and started Kellie Solutions more than 10 years ago. Since then he has consulted for some of the largest and most successful nonwovens companies in the world as well as presenting at a number of conferences for EDANA, the international association for the nonwovens and related industries. Recent work has included a submission on nanotechnology to the UK House of Lords Science & Technology Committee, and international presentations on nonwovens in advanced automotive applications and composite plastics.
Affiliations and expertise
Kellie Solutions Ltd., UK