Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Assessment of the level of microbial burden in cotton and synthetic fibers destined for the use in nonwoven applications - (Abstract Only)

(14-Feb-13)

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

(17-Jan-13)

Silver-cotton nanocomposite via in-situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles in self-controlling microfibrillar reactor - (Abstract Only)

(20-Dec-12)

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)

Flame retardant cotton barrier nonwovens for mattresses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parikh, D.V., Ingber, B.F., Nam, S., Bhat, G., Warnock, M., Harrington, L. 2013. Flame retardant cotton barrier nonwovens for mattresses. Fire Sciences Journal. 0(0) 1-16.

Thermal and flame retardant behaviors of cotton fiber treated with phosphoramidate derivatives - (Proceedings)

(29-Sep-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.

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.

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.

Cone calorimeter evaluation of two flame retardant cotton fabrics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(06-Dec-11)

Evaluation of three flame retardant (FR) grey cotton blend nonwoven fabrics using micro-scale combustion calorimetry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parikh, D.V., Nam, S., He, Q. 2012. Evaluation of three flame retardant (FR) grey cotton blend nonwoven fabrics using micro-scale combustion calorimetry. Fire Sciences Journal. 30(3):187-200.

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 phosphorus and nitrogen on thermal decomposition kinetics of flame retardant cotton - (Proceedings)

Nam, S., Parikh, D.V., Condon, B.D., Yao, F. 2011. Effect of phosphorus and nitrogen on thermal decomposition kinetics of flame retardant cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1438-1443.

Antibacterial flame retardant cotton high loft nonwovens - (Proceedings)

Uppal, R., Bhat, G., Akato, K., Parikh, D.V., Nam, S., Condon, B.D. 2011. Antibacterial flame retardant cotton high loft nonwovens. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1429-1437.

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.

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.

Effect of urea additive on the thermal decomposition of greige cotton nonwoven fabric treated with diammonium phosphate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nam, S., Condon, B.D., Parikh, D.V., Zhao, Q., Santiago Cintron, M., Madison, C.A. 2011. Effect of urea additive on the thermal decomposition of greige cotton nonwoven fabric treated with diammonium phosphate. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 96(11):2010-2018.

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.

Covalent attachment of lysozyme to cotton/cellulose materials: protein verses solid support activation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Edwards, J.V., Prevost, N.T., Condon, B.D., French, A.D. 2011. Covalent attachment of lysozyme to cotton/cellulose materials: protein verses solid support activation. Cellulose. 18(5):1239-1249.

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.

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.

Comparative study of through-air bonded and thermal calendered nonwovens - (Proceedings)

Bhat, G., Hegde, R., Parikh, D.V., Condon, B.D. 2011. Comparative study of through-air bonded and thermal calendered nonwovens. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1423-1427.

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.

Scope of nanotechnology in modern textiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sawhney, A.P., Singh, K., Condon, B.D., Sachinvala, N.D., Hui, D. 2010. Scope of nanotechnology in modern textiles. World Journal of Engineering. 7(1):1-4.

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.

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.

Flame retardant cotton based highloft nonwovens - (Proceedings)

Uppal, R., Mercemik, H., Bhat, G., Nam, S., Parikh, D.V., Condon, B.D. 2010. Flame retardant cotton based highloft nonwovens. Proceedings of National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1586-1590.

Biodegradable Materials for Nonwovens - (Book / Chapter)

Bhat, G., Parikh, D.V. 2010. Biodegradable Materials for Nonwovens. In: Chapman, R.A., Editor. Applications of Nonwovens in Technical Textiles. Abington, Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing Limited. p. 46-62.

Nonwovens manufacturing technologies and cotton’s realistic scope in nonwovens - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Condon, B.D., Parikh, D.V., Reynolds, M.L., Riddle, J.B. 2009. Nonwovens manufacturing technologies and cotton’s realistic scope in nonwovens. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1425-1431.

A prototype yarn evaluation tester to rapidly assess comparative weavability of warp yarns without weaving - (Proceedings)

Sawhney, A.P., Singh, K.V., Condon, B.D., Pang, S., Hossain, I., Hohenschutz, M.H. 2008. A prototype yarn evaluation tester to rapidly assess comparative weavability of warp yarns without weaving. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 1926-1929.

Physiological and genetic basis of cotton acclimation to abiotic stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, J., Yuan, Y., Niu, C., Hinchliffe, D.J., Lu, Y., Yu, S., Percy, R.G., Ulloa, M., Cantrell, R. 2007. Physiological and genetic basis of cotton acclimation to abiotic stress. Crop Science. 47:180-187.

Absorbent silver (I) antimicrobial fabrics - (Book / Chapter)

Parikh, D.V., Sachinvala, N.D. 2010. Absorbent silver (I) antimicrobial fabrics. In: American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Digital Monograph Series, Vol. 2, Antimicrobial Testing & Technology. Research Triangle Park, NC: AATCC. p. 30-41.