Improving gelling properties of myofibrillar proteins incorporating with cellulose micro/nanofibres

The effects of cellulose microfibres (CMFs, Average size: 100 ± 5 μm) and cellulose nanofibres (CNFs, Average size: 60 ± 3 nm) on the properties of myofibrillar protein (MP) gels from duck breast meat were studied. The results demonstrated that CMFs and CNFs were mostly connected to MP by non-covalent bonds, the diffusion and cross-linking of MP molecules was promoted, and a denser and more complete gel network was formed. With the increases of CMFs and CNFs concentration (0–10%), the hardness was increased by 13.15% and 19.78% for CMFs10% and CNFs10% gels, respectively, and the elasticity was increased by 40% and 80%, respectively. At the same concentration (0–10%), the increase in gel hardness, viscoelasticity and immobilised water content was greater in the CNFs-MP group than in the CMFs-MP group. The CNFs-MP group had a tighter gel network, and CNFs had a better potential to improve the gelation performance of MP.     

Microfibres

Microfibres denote synthetic fibres that are finer than any fibre in nature. Microfibres are usually made of polyester, polyamide, acrylic, modal, lyocell and viscose in the range of 0.5-1.2 dtex. The progress starts with direct spinning and post-spinning developments for manufacturing microfibres. Researches on conjugate spinning techniques are reported along with the development in bicomponent spinning. Interesting developments in manufacturing techniques like the change of cross section without altering the spinneret, radial quenching system, etc., have been discussed. Recent developments like electrospinning have also been taken up. The mechanical processing section commences with the properties of microfibres affecting the downstream process and then discusses the processing of microfibres in blow room, carding, draw frame, speed frame and ring frame. Alternative spinning technologies like open-end, air-jet and compact spinning are dealt with. In the fabric forming systems, weaving and knitting with microfibres are discussed in depth highlighting research on such fabrics. High-speed weaving of microfibres is discussed with reference to three major technologies of projectile, rapier and air-jet weaving. The reactions of microfibres to different hydrolysis environments like alkaline, acidic and enzymatic are taken up. Dyeing of microfibres and the specific problems in dyeing of microfibres are discussed. The study of fibre structure by critical dissolution time is addressed. Different uses of microfibres in terms of industrial, medical, apparel and miscellaneous applications are presented. The economics of production along with the limitations and precautions of the fibre are subsequently discussed followed by suggestions for future work.     

Alkoxide-based precursors for direct drawing of metal oxide micro- and nanofibres

Abstract

The invention of electrospinning has solved the problem of producing micro- and nanoscaled metal oxide fibres in bulk quantities. However, until now no methods have been available for preparing a single nanofibre of a metal oxide. In this work, the direct drawing method was successfully applied to produce metal oxide (SnO₂, TiO₂, ZrO₂, HfO₂ and CeO₂) fibres with a high aspect ratio (up to 10 000) and a diameter as small as 200 nm. The sol–gel processing includes consumption of precursors obtained from alkoxides by aqueous or non-aqueous polymerization. Shear thinning of the precursors enables pulling a material into a fibre. This rheological behaviour can be explained by sliding of particles owing to external forces. Transmission (propagation) of light along microscaled fibres and their excellent surface morphology suggest that metal oxide nanofibres can be directly drawn from sol precursors for use in integrated photonic systems.     

多孔细旦涤纶纤维在国产设备上的开发

利用国产ＰＯＹ 系列设备，开发涤纶细旦多孔纤维，提高设备利用率，通过工艺的合理调整，生产出用户满意产品。     

细小纤维对造纸法烟草薄片基片物理性能的影响

利用漂白硫酸盐针叶木浆制备不同长度的细小纤维,考察其对烟草薄片基片物理性能(抗张强度、松厚度、柔软性能、粗糙度和透气度)和浆料滤水性能的影响,并对细小纤维用量进行优化.实验结果表明,随着细小纤维平均长度的降低,基片的抗张强度提高,与此同时松厚度和柔软性能受到影响,浆料的滤水性能下降;木浆纤维用量15％、添加平均长度0.622mm的细小纤维可较好地改善基片的各项物理性能,其中细小纤维合适的用量为1.5％;与传统工艺(木浆纤维用量20％)相比,木浆纤维用量降低了25％左右,减少了卷烟木质杂气的产生量.     

Effective Elimination and Biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Seawater through the Formation of Magnetic Microfibres

Supramolecular aggregates formed between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and either naphthalene or perylene-derived diimides have been anchored in magnetite magnetic nanoparticles. The high affinity and stability of these aggregates allow them to capture and confine these extremely carcinogenic contaminants in a reduced space. In some cases, the high cohesion of these aggregates leads to the formation of magnetic microfibres of several microns in length, which can be isolated from the solution by the direct action of a magnet. Here we show a practical application of bioremediation aimed at the environmental decontamination of naphthalene, a very profuse contaminant, based on the uptake, sequestration, and acceleration of the biodegradation of the formed supramolecular aggregate, by the direct action of a bacterium of the lineage Roseobacter (biocompatible with nanostructured receptors and very widespread in marine environments) without providing more toxicity to the environment.     

Alkoxide-based precursors for direct drawing of metal oxide micro- and nanofibres

The invention of electrospinning has solved the problem of producing micro- and nanoscaled metal oxide fibres in bulk quantities. However, until now no methods have been available for preparing a single nanofibre of a metal oxide. In this work, the direct drawing method was successfully applied to produce metal oxide (SnO₂, TiO₂, ZrO₂, HfO₂ and CeO₂) fibres with a high aspect ratio (up to 10 000) and a diameter as small as 200 nm. The sol–gel processing includes consumption of precursors obtained from alkoxides by aqueous or non-aqueous polymerization. Shear thinning of the precursors enables pulling a material into a fibre. This rheological behaviour can be explained by sliding of particles owing to external forces. Transmission (propagation) of light along microscaled fibres and their excellent surface morphology suggest that metal oxide nanofibres can be directly drawn from sol precursors for use in integrated photonic systems.     

从''''98春/夏流行面料看细旦纤维的发展

从服装面料的流行状况着手，讨论了细旦纤维材料对面料的服用性能所起的作用，从而论证了细旦纤维发展的必要性与重要性。     

The effect of hot water setting treatment on the dyeing properties of grafted polyamide 6.6 microfibres

Polymeric fibres are semicrystalline structures in which macromolecules are rarely oriented in their equilibrium state. Further instabilities are imparted when the fibres are converted into yarns and the yarns into fabrics. Heat setting is an important industrial process, as it reduces the fibre strain to an acceptable limit. Although this process provides dimensional stability to polyamide 6.6, yet it affects its dyeability. This paper investigates the effects of hot water setting treatment on the dyeing properties of grafted polyamide 6.6 microfibres dyed with a cationic dye. It reveals that the dye uptake of the hot water-set samples is inferior to those unset. A kinetic study showed a change in the build-up rate. In addition, an increase in the percentage of grafting improved the quantity of the dye fixed on both unset and hot water-set samples. Comparing the wash fastness of the unset samples, the hot water ones are found to be lower. The modelling of the adsorption isotherms using Langmuir, Freundlich and Jossen relations allows the determination of isotherm constants. The results obtained have been modelled using standard adsorption isotherms.