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Fibre modification research is aimed at developing and applying techniques and technologies which impart new properties to fibres, increasing their functionality. Research areas include:
sol gel coating using inorganic-organic polymers to, for example, produce flame retardant fabrics; bicomponent fibre extrusion using different polymers and additives, such as nano-particles;
fibre surface modification using enzymatic, ultrasound or plasma treatments and electro-spinning of nanofibres for medical applications. Apart from R&D work, the well-equipped laboratories are also used to assist industry with problem solving and quality control on fibres, yarns and
fabrics.
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