NanoHorizons president to speak at technical conference
19/08/2008
One of the founders of NanoHorizons, the start-up behind the SmartSilver antimicrobial textile application, Dr Dan Hayes has been invited to speak at the International Nonwovens Technical Conference in Houston on September 9. His presentation is entitled 'Nanoparticle integration strategies for synthetic and non-synthetic textiles'.
“Nanotechnology applications for technical textiles—especially nonwovens—have increased dramatically in recent years,” said Dr Hayes in the build-up to the event. “But successful integration into the fibre and textile manufacturing process is critically important for both product performance and cost-effectiveness.”
With this in mind, he will present findings from a study comparing two methods for integrating silver nanoparticle additives into synthetic and non-synthetic polymer systems. Results from studies of three polymer systems will be examined: nylon 6,6/6, polypropylene, and cellulose. Dr Hayes will compare and contrast test results quantifying antimicrobial performance and permanence in fabrics made of each polymer type. Additionally, he will explain the manufacturing and environmental benefits that nanotechnology can afford.
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