The Georgia Southern University Herty Advanced Materials Development Center is linking up with the Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University (NWI) to accelerate the development of novel speciality fibres, including islands-in-the-sea and other advanced bicomponents.
Bicomponents could have a major impact in the medical and filtration industries in particular, the organisations believe.
“Islands-in-the-sea fibres represent a game-changing platform for product development ranging from water purification to homeland defence,” said Dr Walter Chappas, Herty director of advanced materials. “Although a small number have been commercialised, major technical hurdles separate their use from broader applications in large industrial markets.”
The NWI will provide the overall approach to polymer processing and Herty will provide for rapid prototyping using it wetlay capabilities.
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