03/18/2003

Chen, Y., Instrumental Method to Evaluate Leather Compressive Properties, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 2002, 30, No.3, 258-261.



Chen, Y., O. Chiparus, X. Cui, T. Calamari, and F. Screen, Bagasse Fiber Nonwoven Composite. Proceedings of 11th Annual International TANDEC Nonwovens Conference. November 6-8, 2001. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, pp. 3.6-1  3.6-10.



Chen, Y., O, Chiparus, X. Cui, T. Calamari, and F. Screen, Cotton/Bagasse/Kenaf Nonwoven for Horticultural End-Use, Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 2002, Atlanta, GA.



Chen, Y., O. Chiparus, I. Negulescu, D. V. Parikh, and T. A. Calamari. Kenaf/Bagasse/Ramie Fibers for Automotive Nonwovens. Proceedings of 2002 International Nonwovens Technical Conference. Sept. 24-26, 2002, Atlanta, GA.



Chiparus, O., Negulescu, I., Chen Y., and Warnock, M., Nonwovens based on bagasse, kenaf and biodegradable polyesters, Book of Papers CD-ROM AATCC International Conference & Exhibition, Charlotte, North Carolina, October 1-4, 2002.



Collier, J. R., Negulescu, I. I., and Collier, B. J., US Patent 6,511,746 "Cellulosic Microfibers" issued to LSU on January 28 2003.



Cucu, M., Negulescu, I. I., and Laine, R. A., Polyhydroxylated Nylons: Glylon 6,6. Book of Papers CD-ROM AATCC International Conference & Exhibition, Charlotte, North Carolina, October 1-4, 2002



Denes, F., Manolache, S., Sarmadi, M., Ganapathy, R., Martinez-Gomez, A., Process for Intercalation of Spacer Molecules Between Substrates and Active Biomolecules, US Patent 6,402,899, June 2002.



Huang, H.-Y., Characterization of Factors that Affect Charge Decay in Fibrous Electret, Ph. D. Dissertation, UT Knoxville, December 2001.



Kimmel, L., Negulescu, I., Chen, Y., Von Hoven, T., Graves, E., and Goynes, W., Naturally Colored Cotton for Specialty Textile Products, AATCC Review, Vol. 2(5), 25-29 (2002).



Lu, J. Z., Negulescu, I. I., and Wu, Q., Thermal and Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Wood-PVC Composites, Book of Papers 6th Pacific Rim Bio-Based Composites Symposium, & Workshop on The Chemical Modification of Cellulosics, Portland, Oregon, November 10-13, 2002.



Lu, J. Z., Wu, Q., and Negulescu, I. I., The Influence of Maleation on Polymer Adsorption and Fixation, Wood Surface Wettability, and Interfacial Bonding Strength in Wood-PVC Composites, Wood and Fiber Science, 34(3), 434-459 (2002).



Ma, Y. C., Manolache, S., Sarmadi, M. and Denes, F., Plasma-Enhanced Maltodextrin-Polydimethylsiloxane Grafted Cop0lymers, J. Applied Polymer Sciece, 80(8), 1120-1128 (2001).



Ma, Y. C., Silicone Tetrachloride Plasma Induced Grafting for Starch-Based Composites, Ph.D. Dissertation, UW-Madison, August 2002.



McLean, E. C., Jr., Wadsworth, L. C., Sun, Q., Zhang, D., and Shaker, G., Development of Highly Absorbent Cotton-Core Nonwovens, Book of Papers CD-ROM INDA/TAPPI International Technical Conference, Atlanta, GA, September 24-26, 2002.



Negulescu, I., Chen, Y, Chiparus, O., Warnock, M., and Wadsworth, L., Biodegradable Nonwovens Based on Bagasse and Polyesters, Book of Papers CD-ROM 2002 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Fifth Nonwovens Conference, Atlanta, GA, Jan 11-12, 2002.



Negulescu, I., Chen, Y, Chiparus, O., Warnock, M., and Wadsworth, L., and Yachmenev, V. G., Biodegradable Sandwich-Type Cellulosics/Polyester Nonwovens: Manufacture and Properties, Book of Papers CD-ROM INDA/TAPPI International Technical Conference, Atlanta, GA, September 24-26, 2002.



Negulescu, I., Young, N., and Todd, W., Metal Coloration of Textiles: Biodegradation of Residuals, Book of Papers CD-ROM AATCC International Conference & Exhibition, Charlotte, North Carolina, October 1-4, 2002



Parikh, D.V., Calamari, T. A., Sawhney, A. P. S., Briggs, R., Rigat, R., and Warnock, M. Improving Production Efficiency of a Cotton Swab Manufacturing Operation: A Case Study, Colourage, 35-42 (2002).



Parikh, D.V., Calamari, T. A., Sawhney, A. P. S., Blanchard, E. J., Screen, F. J., Warnock, M., Muller, D. H., and Stryjewski, D. D., Textile Research Journal, 72(7), 618-624 (2002).



Sarkar, A.K., Seal, C.M, and Willbur, J.S. (2002). Science and art of dyeing flax with natural dyes, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, New York, NY.



Schreuder-Gibson, H., Gibson, P. W., Wadsworthh, L. C., Hemphill, S. M., and Vontorcik, J., Effect of Filter Defformatn on the Filtration and Air Flow for Elasttic Nonwoven Media, Proceedings, AFS 15th Annual Technical Conference and Exposition, American Filtration & Separation Society, Galveston, TX, April 9-12, 2002.



Shaker, G., A Study of Nonwoven Composites, M.S. Thesis, UT Knoxville, May 2002.



Sun., Q., Zhang, D., Wadsworth, L. C., and Slaten, B. L., Assessment of Comfort and Barrier Properties of Finished Cotton-Surfaced Nonwovens, Proceedings, Fourth International Nonwovens Symposium, Anaheim, CA, January 11-13, 2001, Seesion 6, Paper 3.



Wadsworth, L. C., Shaker, G., Zhang, D., Sun, Q., and McLean, E. C., Highly Absorbent Biodegradable Cotton Composites, Book of Papers CD-ROM 2002 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Fifth Nonwovens Conference, Atlanta, GA, Jan 11-12, 2002.



Wadsworth, L. C., Sun, Q., Zhang, D., Zhao, R., Schreuder-Gibson, H. L., and Gibson, P., Process-Properties Study of Melt Blowing Polyurethane for Elastic Military Protective Apparel Garments, Book of Papers CD-ROM INDA/TAPPI International Technical Conference, Atlanta, GA, September 24-26, 2002.



Zhang, T., Y. Chen, G. Namwamba, D. Dixon, L. Kimmel, and X. Cui. Chemical Treatment for Improving Kenaf Spinnability. Poster for 2002 AATCC International Conference and Exhibition. Oct. 1-4, 2002, Charlotte, NC.



Zhao, R., An Investigation of Bicomponent Polypropylene/Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Melt Blown Microfiber Nonwovens, Ph. D. Dissertation, UT Knoxville, December 2001.



Zhao, R., Wadsworth, L. C., Zhang, D., and Sun, C., Polymer Distribution During Bicomponent Melt Blowing of Polypropylene/Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) and Its Improvement, J. Applied Polymer Sciece, 85, 2885-89 (2002).

10/20/2004

Buschle-Diller, G., Inglesby, M. K., Wu, Y. Physicochemical Properties of Chemically and Enzymatically Modified Cellulosic Surfaces. Colloids and Surfaces, (submitted 7/2004).

Buschle-Diller, G., Inglesby, M., Wu, Y., Fanter, C. Surface Energy and Accessibility Measurements on Chemically and Enzymatically Modified Cotton. 227th National ACS meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 26-April 1, 2004.

Chen, Y. J., Chiparus, O. I., Sun, L., Negulescu, I. I., Kuttruff, J., Yachmenev, V. G. Comparative Study on Kenaf Nonwoven for Automobile Headliner. International Development of Kenaf and Allied Fibers, Aimin Liu Editor, CCG International Inc., Minneapolis, MN, pp. 65-83, 2004.

Chen, Y., Chiparus, O., Sun, L., Negulescu, I. I., Parikh, D. V. and Calamari, T. A. Waste Bagasse for Production of Nonwoven Composites. International Sugar Journal, 106(NO 1262): 86-92, 2004.

Chinnasami, S., and Ramkumar, S. S., (2003), Development of a Fabric Friction Calculator, AATCC Review, 3 (11), 20-23.

Das, T. and Ramaswamy, G. N. Enzyme Treatment of Wool and Specialty Hair Fibers: Alterations in Physical and Chemical Properties. Textile Research Journal, (in review).

Dixon, D. L. and Namwamba, G. W. (2004). Effect of Steaming Time and Distance from Steam Source on Color Intensity of Individual CMYK Bands of Digitally Printed Cotton Fabrics. Abstract published on-line at www.aatcc.org. in the proceedings of the 2004 AATCC International Conference.

Hawkins, A. and Buschle-Diller, G. Characterization of Polymer Solutions Intended for Electrospinning. The Fiber Society, Annual Meeting and Conference, Ithaca, NY, October 10-12, 2004 (accepted).

Hawkins, A., Woods, J., Buschle-Diller, G. Advances in Electrospinning of Biopolymers. AATCC Intern. Conf. & Exhibition 2004, Greenville, SC, September 12-17, 2004.

Hermann, D., Ramkumar, S. S., Seshaiyer, P. Parameswaran, S. (2004), Frictional Study of Woven Fabric: Relationship Between Friction and Velocity of Testing, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 92 (4), 2420-2424.

Kambam, M., Ramaswamy, G. N., Parikh, D. V., Ramkumar, S., Chinasami, S. (2004). Cotton and Inherently Flame Resistant Fiber Blends: Their Flammability Characteristics and Applications. Proceedings of INDA-TAPPI Conference, Toronto, Sept 21-25, 2004.

Kang, J-Yun, Deivasigamani, J., Sarmadi, M. Dyeability of Cotton Fabric Cross-linked with BTCA. AATCC Review, 2004.

Kang, J-Yun and Sarmadi, M. Plasma Treatment of Textiles - a Review of Literature: Part I: Natural Fibers. AATCC Review, October 2004.

Kang, J-Yun and Sarmadi, M. Plasma Treatment of Textiles - a Review of Literature: Part II: Synthetic Fibers. AATCC Review, (in press 2004).

Lee, Youn Eung (Dissertation Chair Larry C. Wadsworth). Process Property Studies of Melt Blown Thermoplastic Polyurethane Polymers, 240 p, August 2004.

Leonas, K. K. Using LSCM to Study the Barrier Effectiveness of Textiles used in Medical Textile Protective Apparel. Proceedings Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2004, pp 186-187.

Leonas, K. K. Influence of Undergarments on Surgical Gowns as Barriers. Medical Textiles Conference Proceedings Clemson University, 2004.

*Leonas, K. K. and Jones, C. R. The Relationship of Fabric Properties and Bacterial Filtration Efficiency for Selected Surgical Masks. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2003.

Lu, Z. J., Negulescu, I. I., et al. Surface and Interfacial Characterization of Wood-PVC Composites: Thermal and Dynamic Mechanical Properties. Wood and Fiber Science, 36(4): 500-510, 2004.

Lu, J. Z., Wu, Q., Negulescu, I. I. Wood-fiber/High-Density-Polyethylene Composites: Compounding Process. J. Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 93, 2570-78, 2004.

Ma, Y. C., Manolache, S., Sarmadi, M., Denes, F. "Synthesis of Starch Copolymers by Silicon Tetrachloride Plasma Induced Graft Polymerization. Starch/Stärke, Vol. 56, pp.47-57, 2004.

Namwamba, G. (2003). Using an Electronic Swatch Kit to Enhance Experimental Learning in Textiles. Proceedings of the International Textiles and Apparel Association Conference, November, 2003.

Namwamba, G. W. and Dixon, D. L. (2004). Microscopic Characterization of Bacterially and Chemically Retted Kenaf Fibers. Abstract published on-line at www.aatcc.org. in the proceedings of the 2004 AATCC International Conference.

Namwamba, G. W. and Dixon, D. L. (2003). Effect of Steaming and Washing on Shrinkage of Inkjet Printed Cotton Fabric. Abstract published on-line at www.aatcc.org. in the proceedings of the 2003 AATCC International Conference.

Namwamba, G. W., Dixon, D. L., Ghebreiyessus, Y., Chen, Y., Zhang, T., Kimmel, L. (2003). Effect of Retting Method on the Color of Kenaf Fiber. Abstract published on-line at www.aatcc.org. Poster presented at the 2003 AATCC International Conference.

Namwamba, G., Scott, P., Dixon, D., Jackson, B. (2003). Summer Splash: African inspired outfit made with digitally printed fabric, an original design. Design abstract accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 2003 International Textiles and Apparel Association Conference in November.

Negulescu, I. I., Chen, Y., Chiparus, O. I., Parikh, D. V. Composite Nonwoven Materials Based on Kenaf and Other Natural Fibers. International Development of Kenaf and Allied Fibers, Ed. Aimin Liu, CCG International Inc., Minneapolis, MN, pp. 84-98, 2004.

Negulescu, I. I., Chen, Y., Robeck, J., Zhang, X., Sun, L. Biodegradable Composite Nonwoven Materials Based on Recyclable Cotton Textiles. Recycling in Textiles, Edited by Y. Wang, Woodhead Publishing Ltd., London, 2005.

Ramaswamy, G. N., Sellers. T., Tao, W. and Crook, L. G. (2003). Kenaf Nonwovens as Substrates for Laminations. Journal of Industrial Crops and Products, 23, pp. 1-8.

Ramaswamy, G. N., Singh, P. K., Ramkumar, S., Gatewood, B. M. and Das, T. Bioscouring of Kenaf/Cotton Fabrics. The Journal of Biotechnology, (in review).

Ramkumar, S. S., Rajanala, R., Parameswaran, S., Paige, R., Shaw, A., Shelly, D. C., Anderson, T. A., Cobb, G. P., Mahmud, R., Roedel, C., and Tock, R.W. (2004), Experimental Verification of Failure of Amontons' Law in Polymeric Textiles, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 91 (6), pp. 3879-3885.

Ramkumar, S. S., and Roedel, C., (2003), A Study of the Needle Penetration Speeds on the Frictional Properties of Nonwoven Webs: A New Approach, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 89 (13), 3626-3631.

Ramkumar, S. S., Umrani, A., Shelly, D. C., Tock, R. W., Parameswaran, S. and Smith, M. L. (2004), Study of the Effect of Sliding Velocity on the Frictional Properties of Nonwoven Substrates, Wear, 256, 221-225.

Sarkar, Ajoy K. Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cotton Fibers: Modeling Using an Empirical Equation. Journal of Cotton Science, (in review).

Shen, H. and Leonas, K. K. Investigation of Penetration of Small Particles through Surgical Face Masks. Medical Textiles Conference Proceedings Clemson University, 2004.

Uppal, R. and Ramaswamy, G. N. (2004). A Novel Method to Characterize Morphology of Fibers. Textile Research Journal, (in review).

Virk, R. K. and Ramaswamy, G. N. (2003). Plasma and Antimicrobial Treatment of Nonwoven Fabrics for Surgical Gowns. Textile Research Journal, (in press).

Wang, J. and Ramaswamy, G. N. (2004). Effects of Chemical Processing on Hemp and Kenaf: Part I. Physical Properties and Chemical Composition. AATCC Review, (in press).

Wang, J. and Ramaswamy, G. N. (2004). Effects of Chemical Processing on Hemp and Kenaf: Part II. Dyeing Properties. AATCC Review, (in press).

Wang, J. and Ramaswamy, G. N. (2003). One-step Processing and Bleaching of Mechanically Separated Kenaf Fibers: Alterations in the Physical and Chemical Properties. Textile Research Journal, 73 (4), 339-344.

Yang, Y. and Naarani, V. Effect of steaming conditions on color and consistency of inkjet printed cotton using reactive dyes. Coloration Technology, 120(3), 127-131(2004).

Yang, Y. and Huda, S. Comparison of disperse dye exhaustion, color yield, and colorfastness between polylactide and poly(ethylene terephthalate). J. Applied Polymer Sci., 90(12), 3285-3290 (2003).

Yang, Y. and Li, S. Cotton fabric inkjet printing with acid dyes. Textile Res. J., 73(9), 809-814(2003).

Zhou, R. and Wadsworth, L. C. Study of Polypropylene/Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Bicomponent Melt-blowing Process: The Fiber Temperature and Elongational Viscosity Profiles of the Spinline. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 89, 1145-1150 (2003).

Zhao, R., Wadsworth, L. C., Zhang, D., Sun, C. Attenuating PP/PET Bicomponent Melt Blown Microfibers. Polymer Engineering and Science, 43 (2), 463-469 (2003).

Zhao, R., Wadsworth, L. C., Zhang, D., Sun, C. Properties of PP/PET Bicomponent Melt Blown Microfiber Nonwovens After Heat Treatment. Polymer International, 52(1), 133-137 (2003).

*stringent review

Patents and Invention Disclosures:

S. S. Ramkumar, Development of Leather Based Ballistic Protection Composites Shield, (Notice of Allowance received and Patent will be published soon).

S. S. Ramkumar, Method of Producing Chemical Protective Composite Substrate, (Patent Pending).

S. S. Ramkumar and S. Thandavmoorthy, Electrospun Nano Metal Oxide Nanofiber Web, Invention Disclosure filed.

Thandavmoorthy Subbiah and S. S. Ramkumar, Annular Nozzle Design for Electrospinning Nanofiber Coated with Particles, Invention Disclosure filed on June 2, 2004.

Thandavmoorthy Subbiah and S. S. Ramkumar, Electrospinning Bicomponent Polymeric Nanofibers, Invention Disclosure filed on June 2, 2004.

06/23/2005

Buschle-Diller, G., Inglesby, M. K., Wu, Y. "Physicochemical Properties of Chemically and Enzymatically Modified Cellulosic Surfaces." Colloids and Surfaces, (submitted 7/2004).

Buschle-Diller, G., Inglesby, M., Wu, Y., Fanter, C. "Surface Energy and Accessibility Measurements on Chemically and Enzymatically Modified Cotton." 227th National ACS meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 26-April 1, 2004.

Chen, Y. J., Chiparus, O. I., Sun, L., Negulescu, I. I., Kuttruff, J., Yachmenev, V. G. "Comparative Study on Kenaf Nonwoven for Automobile Headliner." International Development of Kenaf and Allied Fibers, Aimin Liu Editor, CCG International Inc., Minneapolis, MN, pp. 65-83, 2004.

Chen, Y., Chiparus, O., Sun, L., Negulescu, I. I., Parikh, D. V. and Calamari, T. A. "Waste Bagasse for Production of Nonwoven Composites." International Sugar Journal, 106(NO 1262): 86-92, 2004.

Chinnasami, S., and Ramkumar, S. S., (2003), "Development of a Fabric Friction Calculator," AATCC Review, 3 (11), 20-23.

Das, T. and Ramaswamy, G. N. "Enzyme Treatment of Wool and Specialty Hair Fibers: Alterations in Physical and Chemical Properties." Textile Research Journal, (in review).

Dixon, D. L. and Namwamba, G. W. (2004). "Effect of Steaming Time and Distance from Steam Source on Color Intensity of Individual CMYK Bands of Digitally Printed Cotton Fabrics." Abstract published on-line at www.aatcc.org. in the proceedings of the 2004 AATCC International Conference.

Hawkins, A. and Buschle-Diller, G. "Characterization of Polymer Solutions Intended for Electrospinning." The Fiber Society, Annual Meeting and Conference, Ithaca, NY, October 10-12, 2004 (accepted).

Hawkins, A., Woods, J., Buschle-Diller, G. "Advances in Electrospinning of Biopolymers." AATCC Intern. Conf. & Exhibition 2004, Greenville, SC, September 12-17, 2004.

Hermann, D., Ramkumar, S. S., Seshaiyer, P. Parameswaran, S. 2004), "Frictional Study of Woven Fabric: Relationship Between Friction and Velocity of Testing," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 92 (4), 2420-2424.

Kambam, M., Ramaswamy, G. N., Parikh, D. V., Ramkumar, S., Chinasami, S. (2004). "Cotton and Inherently Flame Resistant Fiber Blends: Their Flammability Characteristics and Applications." Proceedings of INDA-TAPPI Conference, Toronto, Sept 21 - 25, 2004.

Kang, J-Yun, Deivasigamani, J., Sarmadi, M. "Dyeability of Cotton Fabric Cross-linked with BTCA." AATCC Review, 2004.

Kang, J-Yun and Sarmadi, M. "Plasma Treatment of Textiles - a Review of Literature: Part I: Natural Fibers." AATCC Review, October 2004.

Kang, J-Yun and Sarmadi, M. "Plasma Treatment of Textiles - a Review of Literature: Part II: Synthetic Fibers." AATCC Review, (in press 2004).

Lee, Youn Eung (Dissertation Chair Larry C. Wadsworth). "Process Property Studies of Melt Blown Thermoplastic Polyurethane Polymers," 240 p, August 2004.

Leonas, K. K. "Using LSCM to Study the Barrier Effectiveness of Textiles used in Medical Textile Protective Apparel." Proceedings Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2004, pp 186-187.

Leonas, K. K. "Influence of Undergarments on Surgical Gowns as Barriers." Medical Textiles Conference Proceedings Clemson University, 2004.

*Leonas, K. K. and Jones, C. R. "The Relationship of Fabric Properties and Bacterial Filtration Efficiency for Selected Surgical Masks." Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2003.

Lu, Z. J., Negulescu, I. I., et al. "Surface and Interfacial Characterization of Wood-PVC Composites: Thermal and Dynamic Mechanical Properties." Wood and Fiber Science, 36(4): 500-510, 2004.

Lu, J. Z., Wu, Q., Negulescu, I. I. "Wood-fiber/High-Density-Polyethylene Composites: Compounding Process." J. Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 93, 2570-78, 2004.

Ma, Y. C., Manolache, S., Sarmadi, M., Denes, F. "Synthesis of Starch Copolymers by Silicon Tetrachloride Plasma Induced Graft Polymerization." Starch/Stärke, Vol. 56, pp.47-57, 2004.

Namwamba, G. (2003). "Using an Electronic Swatch Kit to Enhance Experimental Learning in Textiles." Proceedings of the International Textiles and Apparel Association Conference, November, 2003.

Namwamba, G. W. and Dixon, D. L. (2004). "Microscopic Characterization of Bacterially and Chemically Retted Kenaf Fibers." Abstract published on-line at www.aatcc.org. in the proceedings of the 2004 AATCC International Conference.

Namwamba, G. W. and Dixon, D. L. (2003). "Effect of Steaming and Washing on Shrinkage of Inkjet Printed Cotton Fabric." Abstract published on-line at www.aatcc.org. in the proceedings of the 2003 AATCC International Conference.

Namwamba, G. W., Dixon, D. L., Ghebreiyessus, Y., Chen, Y., Zhang, T., Kimmel, L. (2003). "Effect of Retting Method on the Color of Kenaf Fiber." Abstract published on-line at www.aatcc.org. Poster presented at the 2003 AATCC International Conference.

Namwamba, G., Scott, P., Dixon, D., Jackson, B. (2003). "Summer Splash: African inspired outfit made with digitally printed fabric, an original design." Design abstract accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 2003 International Textiles and Apparel Association Conference in November.

Negulescu, I. I., Chen, Y., Chiparus, O. I., Parikh, D. V. "Composite Nonwoven Materials Based on Kenaf and Other Natural Fibers." International Development of Kenaf and Allied Fibers, Ed. Aimin Liu, CCG International Inc., Minneapolis, MN, pp. 84-98, 2004.

Negulescu, I. I., Chen, Y., Robeck, J., Zhang, X., Sun, L. "Biodegradable Composite Nonwoven Materials Based on Recyclable Cotton Textiles." Recycling in Textiles, Edited by Y. Wang, Woodhead Publishing Ltd., London, 2005.

Ramaswamy, G. N., Sellers. T., Tao, W. and Crook, L. G. (2003). "Kenaf Nonwovens as Substrates for Laminations." Journal of Industrial Crops and Products, 23, pp. 1 -8.

Ramaswamy, G. N., Singh, P. K., Ramkumar, S., Gatewood, B. M. and Das, T. "Bioscouring of Kenaf/Cotton Fabrics." The Journal of Biotechnology, (in review).

Ramkumar, S. S., Rajanala, R., Parameswaran, S., Paige, R., Shaw, A., Shelly, D. C., Anderson, T. A., Cobb, G. P., Mahmud, R., Roedel, C., and Tock, R.W. (2004), "Experimental Verification of Failure of Amontons' Law in Polymeric Textiles," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 91 (6), pp. 3879-3885.

Ramkumar, S. S., and Roedel, C., (2003), "A Study of the Needle Penetration Speeds on the Frictional Properties of Nonwoven Webs: A New Approach," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 89 (13), 3626-3631.

Ramkumar, S. S., Umrani, A., Shelly, D. C., Tock, R. W., Parameswaran, S. and Smith, M. L. (2004), "Study of the Effect of Sliding Velocity on the Frictional Properties of Nonwoven Substrates," Wear, 256, 221-225.

Sarkar, Ajoy K. "Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cotton Fibers: Modeling Using an Empirical Equation." Journal of Cotton Science, (in review).

Shen, H. and Leonas, K. K. "Investigation of Penetration of Small Particles through Surgical Face Masks." Medical Textiles Conference Proceedings Clemson University, 2004.

Uppal, R. and Ramaswamy, G. N. (2004). "A Novel Method to Characterize Morphology of Fibers." Textile Research Journal, (in review).

Virk, R. K. and Ramaswamy, G. N. (2003). "Plasma and Antimicrobial Treatment of Nonwoven Fabrics for Surgical Gowns." Textile Research Journal, (in press).

Wang, J. and Ramaswamy, G. N. (2004). "Effects of Chemical Processing on Hemp and Kenaf: Part I. Physical Properties and Chemical Composition." AATCC Review, (in press).

Wang, J. and Ramaswamy, G. N. (2004). "Effects of Chemical Processing on Hemp and Kenaf: Part II. Dyeing Properties." AATCC Review, (in press).

Wang, J. and Ramaswamy, G. N. (2003). "One-step Processing and Bleaching of Mechanically Separated Kenaf Fibers: Alterations in the Physical and Chemical Properties." Textile Research Journal, 73 (4), 339 - 344.

Yang, Y. and Naarani, V. "Effect of steaming conditions on color and consistency of inkjet printed cotton using reactive dyes." Coloration Technology, 120(3), 127-131(2004).

Yang, Y. and Huda, S. "Comparison of disperse dye exhaustion, color yield, and colorfastness between polylactide and poly(ethylene terephthalate)." J. Applied Polymer Sci., 90(12), 3285-3290 (2003).

Yang, Y. and Li, S. "Cotton fabric inkjet printing with acid dyes." Textile Res. J., 73(9), 809-814(2003).

Zhou, R. and Wadsworth, L. C. "Study of Polypropylene/Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Bicomponent Melt-blowing Process: The Fiber Temperature and Elongational Viscosity Profiles of the Spinline." Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 89, 1145-1150 (2003).

Zhao, R., Wadsworth, L. C., Zhang, D., Sun, C. "Attenuating PP/PET Bicomponent Melt Blown Microfibers." Polymer Engineering and Science, 43 (2), 463-469 (2003).

Zhao, R., Wadsworth, L. C., Zhang, D., Sun, C. "Properties of PP/PET Bicomponent Melt Blown Microfiber Nonwovens After Heat Treatment." Polymer International, 52(1), 133-137 (2003).

*stringent review

Patents and Invention Disclosures:

S. S. Ramkumar, "Development of Leather Based Ballistic Protection Composites Shield," (Notice of Allowance received and Patent will be published soon).

S. S. Ramkumar, "Method of Producing Chemical Protective Composite Substrate," (Patent Pending).

S. S. Ramkumar and S. Thandavmoorthy, "Electrospun Nano Metal Oxide Nanofiber Web," Invention Disclosure filed.

Thandavmoorthy Subbiah and S. S. Ramkumar, "Annular Nozzle Design for Electrospinning Nanofiber Coated with Particles," Invention Disclosure filed on June 2, 2004.

Thandavmoorthy Subbiah and S. S. Ramkumar, "Electrospinning Bicomponent Polymeric Nanofibers," Invention Disclosure filed on June 2, 2004.

01/20/2006

Chen, Y. Instrumental Evaluation of Wipe Softness. Proceedings of International Nonwovens Technical Conference, September 19-22, 2005, St. Louis, Missouri.

Chen, Y., Chiparus, O., Sun, L., Negulescu, I., Parikh, D. V., and Calamari, T. A. Natural fibers for automotive nonwoven composites. Journal of Industrial Textiles, 35(1), 47-62 (2005).

Chen, Y., Sun, L., Chiparus, O., Negulescu, I.I., Yachmenev, V.G., and Warnock, M.M. Kenaf/ramie composite for automotive headliner. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2005, Vol. 13, No. 2, 107-114.

Chen, Y., Sun, L., Negulescu, I.I., Moore, M.A., and Collier, B.J. Evaluating Efficiency of Alkaline Treatment for Waste Bagasse. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B: Physics, 2005, Vol. 44, 395-409.

Collier, B.J., Chen, Y., Moore, M.A., Orzada, B., and Dahiya, A. Drape and Formability of Nonwovens. Proceedings of International Nonwovens Technical Conference, September 19-22, 2005, St. Louis, Missouri.

Das, T. and Ramaswamy, G. N., 2005, Enzyme Treatment of Wool and Specialty Hair Fibers: Alterations in Physical and Chemical Properties. Textile Research Journal (In Press), Manuscript #04-105-J.

Dixon, D.L. and Namwamba, G.W. (2004). Effect of Steaming and Distance from Steaming Source on Color Intensity of Digitally Printed Cotton Fabric. Abstract published in the proceedings of the 2004 AATCC International Conference.

Evenson, J. and Crews. P.C. (Spring 2005). The effects of light exposure and heat-aging on selected quilting products containing adhesives. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation, 44(1):27-38.

Hustvedt, G. and Crews, P.C. (2005). The ultraviolet protection factor of naturally-pigmented cotton. Journal of Cotton Science, 9:47-55.

Jungwha Park, Ramaswamy, G.N., Gatewood , B.M., 2005, Insect Resistance of Naturally Occurring Quinones and Flavonoids in Natural Dyes for Wool, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 98, 322-328.

Karst, D., and Yang, Y. Potential advantages and risks of nanotechnology for textiles, AATCC Review, accepted.

Karst, D., and Yang, Y., Improving the resistance of polylactide to hydrolysis based on the arrangement of L- and D-lactide in poly(L-lactide-co-D-lactide). PMSE (Polymeric Material Science and Engineering) Preprints. American Chemical Society, Division of Polymer Chemistry, NY, NY. 93, 775-776 (2005).

Karst, D., and Yang, Y., Using the solubility parameter to explain disperse dye sorption on PLA, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 96(2), 416-422(2005).

Lu, J.Z., I.I. Negulescu, and Q. Wu. Maleated Wood-Fiber/High-Density-Polyethylene Composites: Coupling Mechanisms and Interfacial Characterization. Composite Interfaces, 12(1-2), 125-140 (2005).

Lu, J.Z., Q. Wu, and I.I. Negulescu. 2005. Wood-Fiber/High-Density-Polyethylene Composites: Coupling Agent Performance. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 96, 93-102 (2005).

Namwamba, G. N. (2005). Apparel Quality Indicators: Perceptions of Male and Female Shoppers. Accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 2005 ARD/AED Conference.

Namwamba, G. W. (2005). Digital Textile Printing. Charleston, SC: BookSurge Publishing.

Namwamba, G.W., Dixon, D.L. (2004). Microscopic Characterization of Bacterially and Chemically Retted Kenaf Fibers. Abstract published in the proceedings of the 2004 AATCC International Conference.

Negulescu, Ioan I. and Uglea, Constantin V. Biological Activity of Oxidized Polysaccharides In: Modified Fibres for Medical and Specialty Applications. Ed. Edwards, Goheen, Buschle-Diller. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers, Chapter 8, 125-148 (2005).

Negulescu, Ioan I., Nicholas Gil and Michael Saska. Evaluation of the Effects of Bio-Based Plasticizers on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Poly(Vinyl Chloride. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 100, xxx (2006).

Parikh, D.V., Chen, Y., and Sun, L. Sound Absorbability of Automotive Floor Nonwoven Systems. in submission.

Ramkumar, S.S., Rajanala, R., Parameswaram, S., Sarkar, A.K. and Sawhney, A.P.S., Friction Characterization of polymeric materials-A review, AATCC Review, 2005 5(2), 17-20.

Sarkar, A.K., & Etters, J.N. (2004). Enzymatic hydrolysis of cotton fibers: Modeling using an empirical equation. Journal of Cotton Science, 8:254-260.

Shastri, L., Ramkumar, S. S., Sarkar, A., Shelly, D. C., and Tock, R. W., Frictional Studies of a Novel Antiballistic Chest Shield, AATCC Review, 5 (4): 25-29 APR 2005.

Takamura, E., Yoshizumi, K., and Crews, P.C. PhotoYellowing and PhotoBleaching of Silk and Wool Fabrics Under Monochromatic and Multichromatic Light Radiation. 2005 American Institute for Conservation Textile Specialty Group Postprints, Vol. 15.

Thandavmoorthy S., Bhat, G. S., Tock, R. W., Parameswaran, S. and Ramkumar, S. S. (2005), Electrospinning of Nanofiber, Journal of Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 96(2), 557-569.

Uppal, R., and Ramaswamy, G.N., 2005, A Novel Method to Characterize Morphology of Fibers, Journal of Applied Polymer Science (In Press), Manuscript #04-105-J.

Uppal, R., Ramaswamy, G.N., Arnold, C., Goodband, R., and Wang, Y., 2005, Hyaluronic Acid Nanofiber Wound Dressing Biomaterials (In Review), Manuscript #06-121-J.

Uppala, H.K., Ramaswamy, G.N., Gatewood, B.M. and Piddatala, G., 2005, Effects of Nonionic, Cationic, and Reactive Softeners on Cotton Fabric Treated with Durable Flame Retardant, AATCC Review (In Review), Manuscript # 05-190-J

Vasant Jayachandra, Ramaswamy, G.N., and Gatewood , B.M., 2006, Nanoparticles Synergists for Brominated Flame Retardants: For Textile and Composites Industries, Journal of Applied Polymer Science (In Review), Manuscript #06-130-J.

Wadsworth, L. C. and P. P. Tsai, Cotton-Containing Barrier Fabrics Enhanced with Breathable Films and Protective Finishes for Safety from Biological Threats, Keynote Address, Proceedings, International Conference on Advances in Textile Materials Technology, Management and Applications (ATM 2005), Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 641 006, India, July 7-8, 2005.

Wadsworth, L. C. and P. P. Tsai, Enhancement of Cotton-Containing Barrier Fabrics with Breathable Films and Protective Finishes for Safety from Biological Threats, Proceedings, Eighth Nonwovens Conference at 2005 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, New Orleans, LA, January 4-7, 2005.

Wadsworth, L. C. and Y. E. Lee, Melt Blown Processing of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes for Protective Clothing, Proceedings, 5th International Scientific Conference on Production Engineering, RIM 2005, Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, September 14-17, 2005.

Wadsworth, L. C., P. P. Tsai, and K. K. Leonas, New Level 4 Cotton-Comfortable Medical Barrier Fabrics Made with Cotton, Spunbond and Breathable Coatings, Proceedings, Joint INDA-TAPPI International Nonwovens Technical Conference (INTC 2005), St. Louis, MO, September 19-22, 2005.

Wadsworth, L.C., Tsai, P. T. & Leonas K.K. New Level 4 Cotton-Comfortable Medical Barrier Fabrics made with Cotton, Spunbond and Breathable Coatings , INTC 2005 Conference, St. Louis, MO, September 2005.

Wang, J. and Ramaswamy, G.N., 2005, Effects of Chemical Processing on Hemp and Kenaf:Part I. Physical Properties and Chemical Composition, AATCC Review, Vol. 5, #1, 2-6.

Wang, J. and Ramaswamy, G.N., 2005, Effects of Chemical Processing on Hemp and Kenaf: Part II. Dyeing Properties, AATCC Review, Vol. 5, # 2, 21-24.

Yang, Y., Han, S., Fan, Q., and Ugbolue, S.C., Nanoclay and modified nanoclay as sorbents for anionic, cationic and nonionic dyes, Textile Research Journal, 75(8), 622-627(2005).

Yang, Y., Naarani, V. and Thillainayagam, V, Color repeatability in inkjet printing, 2005 Book of Papers--AATCC International Conference & Exhibition, American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, Research Triangle Park, NC, 2005, pp. 201-207.

Yang, Y., Naarani, V., and Thillainayagam, V. Effects of printhouse humidity and temperature on quality of inkjet printed cotton, silk and nylon fabrics, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, accepted.

Yu, Hong & Leonas, Karen K., Bacterial Transmission through Gown Fabrics When They Are Wet, poster presented at the 2nd UGA Engineering Conference, 2005.

Thesis
Kambam, M. (2004). Cotton and Inherently Flame Resistant Fiber Blends. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS-66506, Major Professor: Gita N. Ramaswamy

Dissertation:
Uppal, R. (2005). A Novel Equation to Assess Degree of Crystallinity of Filament yarns and Hyaluronic acid Nanofiber Wound Dressing. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS-66506,
Major Professor: Gita N. Ramaswamy

Shen, Hongqing, (2005) Evaluation of Surgical Face Masks Using Mulitphoton Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope. University of Georgia, Athens, GA-30605, Major Professor: Karen K. Leonas

Patents and Invention Disclosures:

Ramkumar, S. S., Development of Leather Based Ballistic Protection Composites Shield,
US Patent # 6,862,971 (date of issue: March 8, 2005).

Ramkumar, S. S., Method of Producing Chemical Protective Composite Substrate, (Patent Pending).