Abstract:
A fiberfill that provides a cooling effect, comprising a synthetic filament at least partially coated with a polymeric treatment, wherein the polymeric treatment comprises at least one hydrophilic finish disposed on the synthetic filament.
Abstract:
A surface fiber treatment, carpets, carpet tiles, rugs and flooring systems prepared with the treatment and a method for applying the treatment for various purposes including pest control are provided. Pesticides such as diatomaceous earth, borax, and silicon dioxide are applied to a carpet backing in a manner that preserves fiber softness.
Abstract:
An improved fiber tow and process for forming the same is disclosed. The fiber tow may include a plurality of mechanically crimped fibers with a primary crimp having a saw tooth crimp shape. For fiber tows comprising fibers with denier per filament of greater than about 5, the plurality of mechanically crimped fibers have an average crimp take-up of greater than about 40%. For fiber tows comprising fibers with denier per filament of less than about 5, the plurality of mechanically crimped fibers have an average crimp take-up of greater than about 30%.
Abstract:
Thermoplastic fibers with an additive that yields modified and/or reactive groups on the surface of the fiber are provided. Also provided are methods for production and articles of manufacture containing these thermoplastic fibers. In addition, methods and products with enhanced soil resistance are provided.
Abstract:
A woven fabric comprising a base yarn and a secondary yarn, wherein the secondary yarn is interwoven into the base yarn, and wherein the secondary yarn has a melting point that is lower than the melting point of base yarn. Also disclosed is a method of making a base yarn and a secondary yarn, wherein the secondary yarn is interwoven into the base yarn, and wherein the secondary yarn has a melting point that is lower than the melting point of base yarn.
Abstract:
Disclosed are counter-current reaction columns with improved pressure drop and temperature profiling. Such improvements result in a higher IV prepolymer. The improvements over prior art designs include reducing the length to diameter ratio of the cylindrical section of the column while maintaining the same active volume, and / or including an external heat exchanger. Further, inert gas flowrate and prepolymer residence time is increased.
Abstract:
This document describes biochemical pathways for producing glutaric acid, 5-aminopentanoic acid, 5-hydroxypentanoic acid, cadaverine or 1,5-pentanediol by forming one or two terminal functional groups, comprised of carboxyl, amine or hydroxyl group, in a C5 backbone substrate such as D-proline.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods, systems, and apparatus for making polyamides having at least two heat-transfer media for transferring heat to a tubular reactor. The method includes heating a first flowable heat-transfer medium, to provide a heated first flowable heat-transfer medium. The method includes transferring heat from the heated first flowable heat-transfer medium to a second flowable heat-transfer medium, to provide a heated second flowable heat- transfer medium. The method also includes transferring heat from the heated second flowable heat-transfer medium to a tubular reactor of a polyamide synthesis system.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for monitoring for gel formation in the production of a polyamide product. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method that can include directing a partially polymerized polyamide mixture through a flasher feed pump, a finisher pump, and a transfer line pump. The method can include switching the flasher feed pump, the finisher pump, and the transfer line pump from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. The method can include activating a gel time control unit and can be activated to estimate a gelation time for at least one of a flasher, a finisher, and a transfer line. The method can include switching a reactor of the polyamide synthesis system from the first operating mode to the second mode.
Abstract:
A hydrogen cyanide production process that recovers ammonia and hydrogen cyanide from a crude hydrogen cyanide product comprising from 25 to 50 vol.% water. When heat is recovered from the ammonia stripper, in the form of low pressure steam, and the steam can be integrated with the refining of hydrogen cyanide.