Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Nanofiber Matrix

Nanosan® Nanofiber Matrix
SNS Nano Fiber Technology, LLC 
http://www.snsnano.com/

A nonwoven micro- and nano-fiber material with high absorbancy and elasticity, and an extremely soft feel. Functional particles, from nanoscale dimensions to as large as 250 microns, can be entrapped or encapsulated in the fiber matrix. These particles may be selected to achieve specific properties in the material, such as protein or oil absorbency, or increased absorption of water. The material has a high surface to volume ratio due to the nanofiber composition, which produces a breathable fabric. The material is elastic, with elongation of up to 500%. The material is highly absorbent in water, and is able to retain up to 1,100% of its weight. When super absorbent particles (SAPs) are incorporated into the fabric, the absorbance increases to 18,500%. The fabric is produced using polyurethane, but can be manufactured from a mixture of other polymer compositions as well. The manufacturer will produce the nanofiber matrix from various polymer blends and with standard or custom particle additives. The mats are sold in rolls or sheets with width up to 1 m (3.28 ft) and thickness up to 2 mm (0.08 in). Applications include filtration, medical and personal care products, fuel cell membranes, and barrier and protective military garments.



Processing
Injection Molding: No
Extrusion: No
Cold Pressing/Deep Drawing: No
Blow Molding: No
Thermoforming: Yes
Lamination: Yes
Printable: Yes
Stitchable: Yes
Rotomolding: No
Weldable: Yes
Wood Working Tools: No
Die cut: Yes
Metal Working Tools: No
Castable: No
Sustainability
 Biodegradable


Usage Properties
Cradle to Cradle: N/A
Fire resistance: Medium
Usage temperature: Low
Colorfastness: Medium
Wear Resistance: Medium
Water Resistance: Low
Acoustics: Sound absorbing
Chemical Resistance: Medium
UV resistance: Medium
Scratch resistance: Medium
Outdoor use: No
Tear Resistance: Medium
Reflectivity: N/A
Stain Resistance: Low
Thermal Conductivity: Low

Physical Properties
Stiffness: Semi-rigid, Flexible
Structure: Closed
Impact Resistance: Moderate
Surface/Texture: Matte
Transparency: Opaque, Translucent
Surface Hardness: Soft

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