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Nonwovens VIRTUAL Technical Program
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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| 10:00AM – 12:00PM ET |
N1: Keynote Address (NETInc) and Panel
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| Session Chair: Gaurav Pranami, Imbed Biosciences | |||||
| N1.1 | The Nonwovens Industry Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: PPE and Wipes | David Rousse, INDA | |||
| 11:00AM-12:00PM | N1.2 | Panel Discussion on Preparing for Future Pandemics: PPE |
Moderator: Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech University Panelists: |
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| 1:00PM – 3:00PM ET |
N2: Nonwovens Medical Applications/PPE
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| Session Chair: Vamsi Krishna Jasti, Ahlstrom-Munksjö Nonwovens LLC |
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| N2.1 | Optimization of Seam Performance in Medical Coveralls | Prabir Jana, Rashmi Thakur, Anshuman Dash, Sourabh Saqwalia, National Institute of Fashion Technology | |||
| N2.2 | Non-Electro Nanofiber Spinning Approaches in the Production of Air Filter Media | Ali Kilic, Instanbul Technical University | |||
| N2.3 | Design Control Process for Product Development | Jing Liang, Medical PPE Consulting LLC | |||
| N2.4 | Recent Advances in Spun-Melt Nonwovens | Syamal (Sam) Tallury, Exxon Mobil Corporation | |||
| N2.5 | A Temperature Sensing Facemask Using Thermochromic Dye | Brian George, Chaudhary Khan, and John Eisenbrey, Thomas Jefferson University | |||
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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| 10:00AM – 12:00PM ET |
N3: Novel Materials for Personal Protection
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| Session Chair: Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech University | |||||
| N3.1 | Different Strategies for Functionalizing Nonwovens for Medical Use | Parik Goswami, University of Huddersfield | |||
| N3.2 | Novel Solutions to Microbial Problems in Nonwoven Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | W. Curtis White, CTO, ViaClean Technologies; Lukasz Porosa, ViaClean Technologies | |||
| N3.3 | Functional Nanoparticle/Nanofiber Composite Webs in Environmental Protection and Human Health Applications | Lihua Lou, Florida International University; Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech University | |||
| N3.4 | Preparation and Functionalization of Cellulose Films in Cotton Fibers | Noureddine Abidi, Shaida S. Rumi, and Sumedha Liyanage, Texas Tech University | |||
| N3.5 | Daylight-Induced Antibacterial and Antiviral Materials for Personal Protective Clothing | Gang Sun, University of California, Davis | |||
| 1:00PM - 2:30PM ET |
N4: Functional Nonwoven Textiles for Life Saving and Protecting Environment Course |
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| Session Chair: Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech University | |||||
| 2:30PM - 3:00PM ET |
N5: The Growing Use of Wipes in Consumer and Industrial Sectors
Despite the uncertainty in the world economic growth, the increasing use of wipes in both consumer and industrial sectors is fueling the demand globally. With industrial expansions and innovations, the wipes sector is set to play an essential role in the future development of the nonwoven industry. |
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Session Chair: Bechara Michael Dib, MEAC Group Holding |
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| N5.1 | Assessing Opportunities and Risks in Consumer Wipes Market: Industry Projections and Product Trends | Svetlana Uduslivaia, Euromonitor | |||
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