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15810
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| Year |
3
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(30H)/T(15H)/TP(15H)
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| Scientific area |
Ciência e Tecnologia Têxteis
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Entry requirements |
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Learning outcomes |
1.Characterize and compare the different types of non-woven textiles: technologies, characteristics and material properties.
2. Non-conventional applications of textile fibers and main applications of non-woven textiles: hygienic absorption products, agrotextiles, automotive and transport textiles, textiles for clothing and footwear, civil construction, electronics and electrical components, filtration, food textiles and for beverages, geotextiles and construction, home textiles, medical textiles, packaging, protective clothing, wipes.
3.Case study: combination of diverse and advanced structures.
4.Discussion and analysis of the environmental impact of technical textiles.
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Syllabus |
1 Nonwovens and nonwoven technologies
1.1 Definition; designation.
1.2 World, European and national production statistics.
1.3 Web production and consolidation technologies.
1.4 General characteristics (structure and properties) of the different nonwovens.
1.5 Identification and comparison of samples.
2 Main applications of non-woven textiles (TNT)
2.1 Hygienic absorption products
2.2 Agrotextiles
2.3 Automobile and transport
2.4 Clothing and footwear
2.5 Construction
2.6 Electronics and Electrical Components
2.7 Filtration
2.8 Food and Drinks
2.9 Geotextiles and civil construction
2.10 Home and cleaning textiles
2.11 Medical textiles
2.12 Packaging
2.13 Personal protective clothing and equipment
2.14 Wipes.
3 Case analysis: technical textiles with advanced textile structures and innovative fibrous compositions.
4 Discussion and analysis of the environmental impact of technical textiles: emerging challenges such as marine litter and micro-plastics.
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Main Bibliography |
- Nonwoven fabrics (2003), edited by Wilhelm Albrecht, Hilmar Fuchs, Walter Kittelmann; Weinheim : Wiley-VCH.
- Applications of Nonwovens in Technical Textiles (2010), Chapman R. (ed.). Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles. 1st Edition. Woodhead Publishing.
- Advances in Technical Nonwovens (2016), Kellie G., Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles. 1st Edition. Woodhead Publishing.
- Composite Nonwoven Materials, Structure, Properties and Applications (2014), Das D. & Pourdeyhimi B., Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles. 1st Edition. Woodhead Publishing.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
In theoretical classes, the teacher presents content and, starting from the analysis of application cases, teacher and students relate the properties of materials to their performance in various uses. In theoretical-practical classes, students carry out analysis and application exercises of theoretical concepts, identify and analyze materials. In practical classes, students develop statements about manufacturing and experimenting with non-woven materials. Students are encouraged to bring samples and various products to class, promoting discussion and understanding of the properties of non-woven materials. The assessment comprises a written test and the completion of individual practical work.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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