Abstract: Dyes, Prints, and Finishes--Dec. 2nd

An abstract is a concise and informative summary of the content of the article. List the author, title of article, periodical, date of publication and page numbers. The abstract must be written in clear, correct sentences, and in the writer�s own words. It should not exceed one page in length, double-spaced. The publications should be from the last 5 years and chosen from the list in the Selected Bibliography. Information from the Internet is not acceptable for this assignment since it is geared for the general public or is promotional material from a manufacturer. This class introduces you to professional level terminology and technological information on textiles. These readings should supplement your required reading, not duplicate it. Include both a photocopy of the original journal article and your abstract in your folio.


Article: (retrieved from: http://textileworld.com/Articles/2009/December/News/NEI_Introduces_Coating_Formulation_Featuring_Nanoscale_Additives.html)

NEI Introduces Coating Formulation Featuring Nanoscale Additives

Somerset, N.J.-based NEI Corp. -- a developer, manufacturer and distributor of nanoscale materials for a wide range of industries -- has developed a silicone-based fabric coating featuring nanoscale additives. The coating was applied using traditional processing techniques to fabrics including woven fiberglass and Vectran® fiber fabrics, and NEI reports the resulting high-performance fabrics exhibit enhanced thermal and barrier properties, as well as improved mechanical properties such as peel and tear strength when compared to fabrics treated with a traditional coating formulations. Developed through a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Small Business Innovation Research program, the coatings were then tested through a collaboration between NEI and Frederica, Del.-based ILC Dover, a developer of engineered softgoods products for defense, aerospace and commercial applications. The pilot program was scaled up, and prototype airbags were created. According to leakage tests performed by ILC Dover, the 18-inch spherical airbags exhibited greater gas retention capabilities when compared to a control group of standard airbags.

According to NEI, applications including safety inflatables such as airbags, hot-air balloons, cold-air inflatables, boat sails, paragliders and parachutes all can benefit from the enhanced durability, lower weight and reduced gas permeability properties conferred to the fabric by the nanotechnology-enabled silicone coating.

"The success of this project can be traced to our core competency in synthesizing and functionalizing nanoscale materials targeted at specific applications," said Kenneth Eberts, Senior Product Development Engineer, NEI Corp.

December 1, 2009

Abstract:

NEI Corporation has recently developed a silicone-based fabric coating using nanoscale additives which further enhances high performance fibers. These improvements include thermal and barrier properties, as well as mechanical properties. They have been tested and will be a great addition to innovations in textile sciences.