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New Treatments for Making Cotton Derived Products Flame- and Afterglow-Resistant - (Proceedings)

Chang, S., Sachinvala, N.D., Parikh, D.V., Sawhney, A.P., Jarrett, W. 2005. New Treatments for Making Cotton Derived Products Flame- and Afterglow-Resistant. International Nonwovens Technical Conference. 10p.

Acoustical Evaluation of Carbonized and Activated Cotton Nonwovens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jiang, N., Chen, J., Parikh, D.V. 2009. Acoustical Evaluation of Carbonized and Activated Cotton Nonwovens. Bioresource Technology. 100(24):6533-6536.

Green FR Cotton Barrier Nonwovens: Progress Report - (Abstract Only)

Parikh, D.V., Prevost, N.T., Smith, J.N., Solhjoo, H.H., Condon, B.D., Warnock, M., Chen, J., Bhat, G. 2009. Green FR Cotton Barrier Nonwovens: Progress Report. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1421-1422.

Efficacy of silver (I) antimicrobial dressings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parikh, D.V., Edwards, J.V., Condon, B.D., De Lucca II, A.J., Parikh, A. 2009. Efficacy of silver (I) antimicrobial dressings. Nonwovens and Technical Textiles. 2(2):22-25, 32.

Development of Cotton-Based Nonwovens Products - (Proceedings)

(08-Feb-09)

General Tips of What Little This Author has Learned of Cotton Processing in Traditional Textile Manufacturing - (Abstract Only)

Sawhney, A.P. 2009. General Tips of What Little this Author has Learned of Cotton Processing in Traditional Textile Manufacturing. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1436-1439.

Processing and Characterization of Flame Retardant Cotton Blend Nonwovens for Soft Furnishings to Meet Federal Flammability Standards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kamath, M., Bhat, G., Parikh, D.V., Condon, B.D. 2009. Processing and Characterization of Flame Retardant Cotton Blend Nonwovens for Soft Furnishings to Meet Federal Flammability Standards. Journal of Industrial Textiles. 38(3):251-262.

Silver-Carboxylate Ion-Paired Alginate and Carboxymethylated Cotton with Antimicrobial Activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parikh, D.V., Edwards, J.V., Condon, B.D., Parikh, A. 2008. Silver-Carboxylate Ion-Paired Alginate and Carboxymethylated Cotton with Antimicrobial Activity. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 8(8):38-43.

High-Volume Utilization of Cotton in Nonwovens - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Parikh, D.V., Condon, B.D., Singh, K. 2008. High-Volume Utilization of Cotton in Nonwovens. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CDROM. p. 1852-1856.

Composite Nonwovens Made of Cotton and Other Plant Fibers: Mechanical and Thermal Characterization - (Proceedings)

Negulescu, I., Parikh, D.V., Yachmenev, V., Saska, M. 2008. Composite Nonwovens Made of Cotton and Other Plant Fibers: Mechanical and Thermal Characterization. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1843-1851.

Modern Applications of Nanotechnology in Textiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Singh, K.V., Pang, S., Sachinvala, N.D., Condon, B.D., Li, G. 2008. Modern Applications of Nanotechnology in Textiles. Textile Research Journal. 78(8):731-739.

Cost Effective Approaches to Impart Flame Resistance to Cotton Nonwovens - (Proceedings)

Kamath, M., Bhat, G., Parikh, D.V., Condon, B.D. 2008. Cost Effective Approaches to Impart Flame Resistance to Cotton Nonwovens. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CDROM. 1838-1842.

Biodegradable/Compostable Composites From Ligno-Cellulosic Fibers - (Book / Chapter)

Bhat, G., Kamath, M.G., Parikh, D.V. 2007. Biodegradable/Compostable Composites From Ligno-Cellulosic Fibers. In: Anandjiwala, R., Hunter L. Kozlowski, R., Zaikov, G., Editors. Textiles for Sustainable Development, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York. Chapter 12, pp 133-145.

Influence of Cotton Fiber Quality on the Strength Properties of Cotton Fabrics Treated with Flame-resistant and Easy Care Finishes. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ruppenicker Jr, G.F., Sawhney, A.P., Kimmel, L.B., Price, J.B. 2007. Influence of Cotton Fiber Quality on the Strength Properties of Cotton Fabrics Treated with Flame-resistant and Easy Care Finishes. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 7(11):43-48.

Unsupervised Defect Detection in Size-Free Woven Fabrics using Wavelets and Image Morphology - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Hossain, I., Singh, K., Condon, B.D., Pang, S., Sachinvala, N.D. 2007. Unsupervised Defect Detection in Size-Free Woven Fabrics using Wavelets and Image Morphology. International Conference on Composites Engineering Proceedings. p. 831-832.

Mechanical Analyses of Real Time Warp Yarn Tensions in Size-Free Weaving - (Proceedings)

Singh, K.V., Sawhney, A.P., Subramanian, J., Condon, B.D., Pang, S. 2007. Mechanical Analyses of Real Time Warp Yarn Tensions in Size-Free Weaving. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CDROM. p. 567-571.

Spunlaced Cottons - (Proceedings)

Parikh, D.V., Sawhney, A.P., Condon, B.D. 2007. Spunlaced Cottons. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CDROM. p. 729-732.

X-Ray Crystallinity of Bleached and Crosslinked Cottons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parikh, D.V., Thibodeaux, D.P., Condon, B.D. 2007. X-ray crystallinity of bleached and crosslinked cottons. Textile Research Journal. 77(8):612-616.

Tensile Properties of Cotton Polyethylene Blends: A Review - (Proceedings)

Ruppenicker, G., Sawhney, A.P., Subramaniam, J., Sing, K.V., Pang, S. 2007. Tensile Properties of Cotton Polyethylene Blends: A Review. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CDROM. 572-576.

Flame Resistant Cotton Durability and Antimicrobial Resistance Properties by using a Novel Epoxy Phosphonate Monomers - (Abstract Only)

Condon, B.D., Siragusa, G.R., Chang, S. 2007. Flame Resistant Cotton Durability and Antimicrobial Resistance Properties by using a Novel Epoxy Phosphonate Monomers [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting. CDROM.

Size-Free Weaving of Cotton Fabrics on a Modern High-Speed Weaving Machine: An Updated Progress Report - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Singh, K.V., Condon, B.D., Pang, S. 2006. Size-Free Weaving of Cotton Fabrics on a Modern High-Speed Weaving Machine: An Updated Progress Report. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 2491-2496.

BASIS WEIGHT UNIFORMITY OF NEEDLED AND NEEDLED/HYDROENTANGLED WEBS CONTAINING COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parikh, D.V., Bresee, R.R., Sachinvala, N.D., Crook, L., Muenstermann, U., Watzl, A., Gillespie, D. 2006. Basis weight uniformity of needled and needled/hydroentangled webs containing cotton. Textile Research Journal. (1):1. p. 1-15.

Sound Dampening by Velour Nonwoven Systems in Automobiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parikh, D.V., Chen, Y., Sachinvala, N.D., Sun, L. 2006. Sound Dampening by Velour Nonwoven Systems in Automobiles. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 6(8):40-44.

THE CURRENT STATUS OF SIZE-FREE WEAVING RESEARCH AT USDA - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Singh, K.V., Sachinvala, N.D., Condon, B.D., Pang, S. 2006. The Current Status of Size-Free Weaving Research at USDA. International Conference on Composites Engineering Proceedings. p. 831-832.

Effects of Mercerization of Cotton Fiber on the Absorption Properties of Cotton Nonwovens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parikh, D.V., Thibodeaux, D.P., Moreau, J.P., Sachinvala, N.D., Robert Jr, K.Q., Sawhney, A.P., Goynes, W.R. 2006. Effects of Mercerization of Cotton Fiber on the Absorption Properties of Cotton Nonwovens. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 6(4):38-43.

SIZE-FREE WEAVING OF COTTON FABRIC ON A MODERN HIGH-SPEED WEAVING MACHINE: A PROGRESS REPORT - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Singh, K.V., Sachinvala, N.D., Condon, B.D. 2006. Size-free weaving of cotton fabric on a modern high-speed weaving machine: a progress report. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2,491-2,496.

APPLICATIONS AND FUTURE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN TEXTILES - (Proceedings)

Singh, K.V., Sawhney, A.P., Sachinvala, N.D., Li, G., Pang, S., Condon, B.D., Parachuru, R. 2006. Applications and future of nanotechnology in textiles. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2,497-2,503.

Acoustic Properties of Enviromentally Benign Automotive Natural Fiber Composities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parikh, D.V., Sachinvala, N.D., Chen, Y., Sun, L., Bhat, G., Ramkumar, S. 2006. Acoustic Properties of Enviromentally Benign Automotive Natural Fiber Composities. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Abstracts. 6(1):43-48.

Cotton Lint Quality Measurements -- Global Scenario - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P. 2005. Cotton Lint Quality Measurements -- Global Scenario. Indian Journal of Fiber & Textile Research. 30(2):121-122.

PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS OF SIZE-FREE WEAVING AND FABRIC QUALITY - (Abstract Only)

(15-Aug-05)

Benzyl-Celluloses and -Cottons Blended with Azide-Alkyne 3+2 Cycloaddition Polymers and Epoxy Monomers - (Abstract Only)

Chang, S., Sachinvala, N.D., Prevost, N.T., William, J. 2005. Benzyl-Celluloses and -Cottons Blended with Azide-Alkyne 3+2 Cycloaddition Polymers and Epoxy Monomers [abstract]. Fiber Society Meeting. 1p.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECO-FRIENDLY FIRE QUENCHING BLANKET - (Proceedings)

(15-Aug-05)

Approaches for Reducing or Eliminating Warp Sizing In Modern Weaving: An Interim Report - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Dumitras, P.G., Sachinvala, N.D., Calamari Jr, T.A., Bologa, M.K. 2005. Approaches for Reducing or Eliminating Warp Sizing In Modern Weaving: An Interim Report. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Review. 5(9):23-26.

Objective Quantification of Yarn Abrasion: A New Concept in Size-Free Weaving - (Abstract Only)

Sawhney, A.P., Singh, K.V., Hossain, I., Sachinvala, N.D., Pang, S. 2005. Objective Quantification of Yarn Abrasion: A New Concept in Size-Free Weaving. International Conference on Composites Engineering Proceedings. 2p.

New Developments with Flame Resistant Cottons - (Abstract Only)

Chang, S., Sachinvala, N.D., Prevost, N.T., Grimm, C.C., Jarrett, W.L., Parikh, D.V., Sawhney, A.P., Lambert, A.A. 2005. New Developments with Flame Resistant Cottons [abstract]. Fiber Society Meeting. p. 59.

Sucrose-Based Epoxies and Reactions with Amines, Anhydrides and Amino Acids - (Proceedings)

Lambert, A.A., Sachinvala, N.D., Prevost, N.T., Chang, S. 2005. Sucrose-Based Epoxies and Reactions with Amines, Anhydrides and Amino Acids. American Chemical Society National Meeting. 229(Part 1):U266.

MECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF WEAVING PROCESS TOWARDS SIZE-FREE WEAVING - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Singh, V., Sachinvala, N.D., Pang, S., Calamari Jr, T.A., Li, G. 2005. Mechanical analysis of weaving process towards size-free weaving. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD-ROM. p. 2706-2611.

A NEW EPOXY BIS-PHOSPHONATE CROSSLINKER FOR COTTON - (Proceedings)

Chang, S., Sachinvala, N.D., Prevost, N.T., Parikh, D.V., Sawhney, A.P., Lambert, A.A., Grimm, C.C., Jarrett, W.J. 2005. A new epoxy bis-phosphonate crosslinker for cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD-ROM. p. 583-584.

COTTON FIBER NONWOVENS FOR AUTOMOTIVE COMPOSITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kamath, M.G., Bhat, G.S., Parikh, D.V., Mueller, D. 2005. Cotton fiber nonwovens for automotive composites. International Journal of Nonwovens. V. 75. p. 134-138.

Computer simulation of 3-D liquid transport in fibrous materials - (Other)

Lukas, D., Soukupova, V., Pan, N., Parikh, D.V. 2004. Computer simulation of 3-D liquid transport in fibrous materials. Simulation. 80(11):548-557.