Center for Research on Textile Protection and Comfort

Works Published in 2023

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2023 journal article

Degradation of Poly(ε-caprolactone) Resorbable Multifilament Yarn under Physiological Conditions

POLYMERS, 15(18).

author keywords: Poly(epsilon-caprolactone); biodegradable; physiological degradation; biomedical textiles; tissue engineering scaffold
TL;DR: It is predicted that a scaffold structure incorporating PCL multifilament yarn would undergo complete resorption in approximately 14 months under physiological conditions, such as in PBS solution at a pH of approximately 7 and a temperature of 37 °C. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 12, 2024

2023 journal article

Frequency Characteristics of High Strain Rate Compressions of C<sub>f</sub>-MWCNTs/SiC Composites

CERAMICS-SWITZERLAND, 6(4), 1991–2007.

By: K. Luan*, C. Ming*, X. Fang n & J. Liu

author keywords: ceramic matrix composite; carbon fibers; carbon nanotubes (CNTs); high strain rate; frequency characteristics; Hilbert transform
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 16, 2024

2023 article

Impact of firefighter hood design on range of motion, noise production and hearing

Kesler, R. M., Deaton, A. S., Ormond, R. B., Silverstein, S., Donlin, K. L., & Horn, G. P. (2023, December 15). ERGONOMICS, Vol. 12.

By: R. Kesler*, A. Deaton n, R. Ormond n, S. Silverstein*, K. Donlin* & G. Horn*

author keywords: Personal protective equipment; firefighting; range of motion; wearability
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 2, 2024

2023 journal article

Toward the future of firefighter gear: Assessing fluorinated and non-fluorinated outer shells following simulated on-the-job exposures

JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES, 53.

By: N. Mazumder n, J. Lu n, A. Hall n, A. Kasebi n, A. Girase n, F. Masoud*, J. Stull*, R. Ormond n

author keywords: Firefighters; turnout gear; outer shell; PFAS; DWR; Aging
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2023 journal article

Impact of conventional and advanced cleaning techniques on the durability of firefighter turnout ensembles

FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS, 10.

author keywords: decontamination; liquid CO2; NFPA 1851; turnout; carcinogenic
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 7, 2023

2023 journal article

Bench-Scale and Full-Scale Level Evaluation of the Effect of Parameters on Cleaning Efficacy of the Firefighters’ PPE

Textiles.

Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2023

2023 journal article

A standardized procedure for quantitative evaluation of residual viral activity on antiviral treated textiles

Textile Research Journal.

By: Z. Wang n, A. Amanah n, K. Ali n, L. Payne n, S. Kisthardt n, F. Scholle n, R. Ormond n, K. Mathur n, J. Gluck n

TL;DR: This pilot study aims to develop and refine a standardized protocol to quantitatively evaluate residual viral activity on antiviral textiles and used HCoV-229E and Huh-7 human liver cancer cells for this investigation. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2023

2023 journal article

Development of a Pneumatic-Driven Fiber-Shaped Robot Scaffold for Use as a Complex 3D Dynamic Culture System

BIOMIMETICS, 8(2).

By: M. Hoque n, N. Mahmood n, K. Ali n, E. Sefat n, Y. Huang n, E. Petersen n, S. Harrington n, X. Fang n, J. Gluck n

author keywords: tissue engineering; fiber actuators; 3D dynamic cell culture; cyclic strain
TL;DR: A simple and cost-effective 3D dynamic culture system has been proposed, which can be easily implemented to study complex biological phenomena in vitro, and shown to support cell proliferation with minimal cytotoxicity similar to static cultures. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 10, 2023

2023 chapter

Application of Biochemical in Textile

In Advanced Technology in Textiles (pp. 301–321).

By: M. Rahman*, N. Mazumder n, U. Ferdousi*, M. Shahid* & M. Hoque*

Source: ORCID
Added: June 30, 2023

2023 journal article

Evaluating the performance of surfactant and charcoal-based cleaning products to effectively remove PAHs from firefighter gear

FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS, 10.

By: M. Hossain n, A. Girase n & R. Ormond n

author keywords: PAHs; detergent; surfactant; charcoal; decontamination; firefighters; turnout gear; aromatic hydrocarbons
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 19, 2023

2023 journal article

Carbonic Anhydrase Enhanced UV-Crosslinked PEG-DA/PEO Extruded Hydrogel Flexible Filaments and Durable Grids for CO2 Capture

GELS, 9(4).

By: J. Shen n, S. Zhang n, X. Fang n & S. Salmon n

author keywords: 3D printing; biocatalyst; carbonic anhydrase; CO2 capture; enzyme; hydrogel; immobilization; interpenetrating polymer network; reactive absorption; structured packing
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 30, 2023

2023 journal article

Female firefighters' increased risk of occupational exposure due to ill-fitting personal protective clothing

FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS, 10.

By: M. McQuerry*, C. Kwon n & M. Poley-Bogan*

author keywords: female firefighter; personal protective clothing; turnout gear; wildland; protection; fit; sizing
TL;DR: Overall results indicate female firefighters are wearing PPC with significant fit issues that not only reduce their comfort and restrict their mobility but pose increased safety risks related to occupational exposure. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 30, 2023

2023 review

Firefighters' exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as an occupational hazard: A review

[Review of ]. FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS, 10.

author keywords: PFAS; firefighters; cancer; turnout gear; AFFF; DWR; repellent finish; occupational hazard
TL;DR: Increased exposure to PFAS as an occupational hazard could be a potential cancer risk for firefighters, according to Studies on firefighters’ cancer suggest that firefighters have a higher cancer risk compared to the general population. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 18, 2023

2023 journal article

Effect of Material Properties on Fiber-Shaped Pneumatic Actuators Performance

ACTUATORS, 12(3).

By: M. Hoque n, E. Petersen n & X. Fang n

author keywords: fiber-shaped pneumatic actuators; material properties; yarn stiffness; yarn dimensions; bladder hardness; bladder dimensions
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 11, 2023

2023 journal article

Use of Meltblown Nonwoven Fabric Filter for Stormwater Runoff Treatment

WATER, 15(2).

By: J. Sanchez*, H. Szewczyk*, J. Assaad*, C. Zimeri n, E. Shim n, X. Fang n, K. Young*

author keywords: meltblown nonwoven; microfiltration; water treatment; eutrophication; and climate change
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 6, 2023

2023 journal article

Relationship between heat loss indexes and physiological indicators of turnout-related heat strain in mild and hot environments

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics.

By: H. Gao n, A. Deaton n, R. Barker n, X. Fang n & K. Watson n

author keywords: firefighter heat stress; protective clothing; total heat loss; evaporative resistance; physiological manikin
MeSH headings : Humans; Hot Temperature; Protective Clothing; Body Temperature Regulation; Textiles; Manikins; Body Temperature
Source: ORCID
Added: March 30, 2022

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