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Whiteness and absorbency of hydroentangled cotton-based nonwoven fabrics of different constituent fibers and fiber blends - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Jan-13)

Flame retardant polymer-clay nanocoatings on cotton textile substrates using a newly developed, continuous layer-by-layer deposition process - (Abstract Only) - (20-Dec-12)

Potential development of a new cotton-based antimicrobial wipe - (Proceedings) - (06-Nov-12)

Effect of web formation on properties of hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Allen Jr, H.C., Reynolds, M.L., Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D., Hui, D., Wojkowski, S.K. 2012. Effect of web formation on properties of hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics. World Journal of Engineering. 9(5):407-416.

The ultrasound-enhanced bioscouring performance of four polygalacturonase enzymes obtained from rhizopus oryzae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Easson, M.W., Mertens, J.A., Fortier, C.A., Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D., Boykin, D.L., Tarver, M.R. 2013. The ultrasound-enhanced bioscouring performance of four polygalacturonase enzymes obtained from rhizopus oryzae. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 13(2):51-56.

Effects of greige cotton lint properties on hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D. 2013. Effects of greige cotton lint properties on hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics. Textile Research Journal. 83(1):3-12.

Potential development of a new cotton-based antimicrobial wipe - (Proceedings)

Condon, B.D., Slopek, R.P., Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C. 2012. Potential development of a new cotton-based antimicrobial wipe. Proceedings of the World of Wipes International Meeting. 25p.

Synthesis of a novel flame retardant containing phosphorus-nitrogen and comparison of application on cotton fabric - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Mar-12)

Effect of cotton pectin content and bioscouring on alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride adsorption - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D., Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C. 2012. Effect of cotton pectin content and bioscouring on alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride adsorption. Textile Research Journal. 82(17):1743-1750.

Development of eco-safe and sustainable cotton-based nonwoven fabrics - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Allen Jr, H.C., Reynolds, M.L., Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D., Hui, D. 2011. Development of eco-safe and sustainable cotton-based nonwoven fabrics. In proceedings: 18th International Conference, Strutex. 8p.

A preliminary study of dyeing greige cotton nonwoven fabrics with and without traditional scouring and bleaching processes - (Proceedings)

Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Sawhney, A.P., Edwards, J.V., Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D. 2012. A preliminary study of dyeing greige cotton nonwoven fabrics with and without traditional scouring and bleaching processes. Proceedings of National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1396-1403.

Effect of laundering hydroentangled cotton nonwoven fabrics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Slopek, R.P., Nam, S., Hinchliffe, D.J., Condon, B.D. 2012. Effect of laundering hydroentangled cotton nonwoven fabrics. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics. 7(3):103-110.

Adsorption of alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride on low-weight greige and bleached cotton nonwovens in different aqueous environments - (Abstract Only) - (09-Sep-11)

Effect of cotton fiber properties on properties of hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Condon, B.D., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Slopek, R.P., Nam, S., Gary, L. 2011. Effect of cotton fiber properties on properties of hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics. Proceedngs of Fiber Society Meeting. 2p.

The application of ultrasound in the enzymatic hydrolysis of switchgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Easson, M.W., Condon, B.D., Dien, B.S., Iten, L.B., Slopek, R.P., Yoshioka-Tarver, M., Lambert, A.H., Smith, J.N. 2011. The application of ultrasound in the enzymatic hydrolysis of switchgrass. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 165(5):1322-1331.

Utilization of pre-cleaned greige cotton in nonwovens: a sensible approach - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Condon, B.D., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Slopek, R.P., Nam, S., Lawson, G. 2011. Utilization of pre-cleaned greige cotton in nonwovens: a sensible approach. Proceedings, 2011 NetInc (TAPPI Innovative Nonwovens Conference). 473-477.

Effect of water pressure on absorbency of hydroentangled greige cotton nonwoven fabrics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Allen Jr, H.C., Reynolds, M.L., Condon, B.D., Slopek, R.P., Edwards, J.V. 2011. Effect of water pressure on absorbency of hydroentangled greige cotton nonwoven fabrics. Textile Research Journal. 82(1):21-26.

Adsorption of alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride on differently pretreated nonwoven cotton substrate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D., Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C. 2011. Adsorption of alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride on differently pretreated nonwoven cotton substrate. Textile Research Journal. 81(15):1617-1624.

A comparative study of nonwoven fabrics made with two distinctly different forms of greige cotton lint - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Condon, B.D., Slopek, R.P., Gary, L., Allen Jr, H.C. 2011. A comparative study of nonwoven fabrics made with two distinctly different forms of greige cotton lint. Textile Research Journal. 81(14):1484-1492.

Effect of varying nonwoven cotton substrate and the properties of the surfactant solution upon the adsorption of aqueous solutions of alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride - (Proceedings)

Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D., Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C. 2011. Effect of varying nonwoven cotton substrate and the properties of the surfactant solution upon the adsorption of aqueous solutions of alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1461-1466.

Effect of varying nonwoven cotton substrate and the properties of the surfactant solution upon the adsorption of aqueous solutions of alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium chloride - (Proceedings) - (18-Jan-11)

Our experience in processing a pre-cleaned greige cotton lint for certain nonwoven base materials - (Proceedings)

Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Sawhney, A.P., Condon, B.D., Slopek, R.P. 2011. Our experience in processing a pre-cleaned greige cotton lint for certain nonwoven base materials. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1449-1453.

Cyanuric chloride derivatives for cotton textile treatment--synthesis, analysis, and flammability testing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Easson, M.W., Condon, B.D., Yoshioka-Tarver, M., Childress, S.A., Slopek, R.P., Bland, J.M., Nguyen, T.D., Chang, S., Graves, E.E. 2010. Cyanuric chloride derivatives for cotton textile treatment--synthesis, analysis, and flammability testing. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 11(6):60-66.

Greige cotton comber noils for sustainable nonwovens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Condon, B.D., Slopek, R.P., Hinchliffe, D.J., Hui, D. 2011. Greige cotton comber noils for sustainable nonwovens. World Journal of Engineering. 8(3):293-296.

Improved prospects of cotton used in nonwovens - (Other)

Sawhney, A.P., Condon, B.D., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Slopek, R.P. 2010. Improved prospects of cotton used in nonwovens. The 69th International Cotton Advisory Committee Plenary Meeting. 8p.

A novel approach for efficient utilization of cotton into nonwovens - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D., Gary, L. 2010. A novel approach for efficient utilization of cotton into nonwovens. Fiber Society Meeting. 2p.

Analysis of effluent filtrate in the hydro-entanglement process for producing cotton nonwovens: a progress report - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Condon, B.D., Reynolds, M.L., Sawhney, A.P., Gary, L., Slopek, R.P., Grimm, C.C., Hui, D. 2010. Analysis of effluent filtrate in the hydro-entanglement process for producing cotton nonwovens: a progress report. World Journal of Engineering. 7(2):292-295.

Properties of Nonwoven Fabrics made with UltraClean™ Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Condon, B.D., Gary, L., Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Slopek, R.P., Delhom, C.D., Hui, D. 2010. Properties of nonwoven fabrics made with UltraClean™ cotton. World Journal of Engineering. 7(2):180-184.

An efficient process for producing economical and eco-friendly cotton textile composites for mobile industry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Condon, B.D., Slopek, R.P., Hui, D. 2010. An Efficient process for producing economical and eco-friendly cotton textile composites for mobile industry. World Journal of Engineering. 7(1):150-153.

Cotton-based nonwovens - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Condon, B.D., Reynolds, M.L., Slopek, R.P. 2010. Cotton-based nonwovens. Proceedings of the 30th International Cotton Advisory Council Conference. 154-165.

Cotton-based nonwovens - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Condon, B.D., Reynolds, M.L., Slopek, R.P. 2010. Cotton-based nonwovens. Proceedings of 30th International Cotton Conference Bremen. 12p.

Advent of Greige Cotton Nonwovens Made By Hydro-Entanglement Process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Reynolds, M.L., Slopek, R.P., Condon, B.D., Hui, D. 2010. Advent of Greige Cotton Nonwovens Made By Hydro-Entanglement Process. Textile Research Journal. 80(15):1540-1549.