Prediction of angular and mass distribution in meltblown polymer lay-down

S. Sinha-Ray, A. L. Yarin, B. Pourdeyhimi

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Abstract

Predictions of the properties of meltblown polymer nonwovens require knowledge of the angular fiber distribution in lay-down, as well as the deposited mass distribution. In the present work these two important characteristics are predicted using our previously developed model describing multiple three-dimensional viscoelastic polymer jets in meltblowing and their deposition onto a moving screen normal to the blowing direction. The results are important for predictions of strength of meltblown nonwovens.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)860-872
Number of pages13
JournalPolymer
Volume54
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Jan 24

Keywords

  • Angular and mass distribution
  • Forming microfibers
  • Polymer lay-down

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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