Bamboo Charcoal/Quick-Dry/Metallic Elastic Knits: Manufacturing Techniques and Property Evaluations

Jia-Horng Lin,Chih Hung He,Mong-Chuan Lee,Yueh-Sheng Chen,Ching-Wen Lou 한국섬유공학회 2019 Fibers and polymers Vol.20 No.7

Protective clothing with electromagnetic shielding effectiveness (EMSE) is a functional textile, which shieldselectromagnetic waves to protect the human body from the far infrared rays. Traditional EMSE garments primarily usemetallic plates for reflecting electromagnetic interference (EMI). However, they also have disadvantages of a heavy weight,easy corrosion, and high production cost. In this study, three different functional yarns are combined, during which the twistnumber of metallic wires is changed for a better shielding effect. A crochet machine is used to fabricate functional elasticknits with the metallic composite yarns as the warp- and weft-inlaid yarns. The test results show that double (D) functionalelastic knits exhibit EMSE of above 20 dB when the EMI are between 1.0 and 3.0 GHz. In addition, the knit structure canimprove breaking tensile strength by 170 % and increases bursting strength by 58 %, but undermines the tear strength by10 %. Although changing twist number of metallic composite yarns does not affect water absorption rate along the weftdirection, it helps increasing elastic recovery rate by 3.1 %, water absorption rate along the warp direction by 106 %, farinfraredemissivity by 2.3 %, water vapor transmission rate by 20 %, and air permeability by 6 %.

Photodynamic antibacterial micro/nanofiber composite membrane with high efficiency and low resistance filtration performance for medical protective materials

Jia-Horng Lin,Lu Yang,Xianjin Hu,Haokai Peng,Haitao Ren,Ting-Ting Li,Ching-Wen Lou 한국공업화학회 2023 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.128 No.-

Bacterial infection is one of the major threats to human health worldwide, posing a great challenge to thedevelopment of medical protective materials with efficient filtration and long-lasting antimicrobial properties. In this study, electrospinning technology and non-woven fabrics were combined to construct amicro/nano-structured photodynamic rechargeable and storable antibacterial filtration composite membrane. The filtration efficiency of the composite membrane is as high as 99.99% for 0.5–5 lm particles,and the resistance pressure drop is 85 Pa. In addition, the release of OH and H2O2 from the compositefilm reached 5326.16 lg/g and 711.93 lg/g, respectively. After 7 cycles of quenching, the charging capacityretains more than 70 % of the original. It showed good antimicrobial properties even when storedunder dark conditions for one month. The bactericidal efficiency of the composite membrane againstE. coli and S. aureus exceeded 99% under both dark and light conditions. The development of this simpleand clean micro/nanofiber membrane provides a new idea for exploring photoactive antimicrobial andfiltration materials for medical protection.

Three Dimensional Nylon Cushioning Composite Fabrics: Manufacturing Technique and Property Evaluations

Jia-Ci Jhang,Ting Ru Lin,Yu-Chun Chuang,Ching-Wen Lou,Jia-Horng Lin 한국섬유공학회 2020 Fibers and polymers Vol.21 No.3

It is trendy to use polymers with different forms in a diversity of fields. This study uses nylon fibers and lowmelting-point polyester (LMPET) fibers or low melting point polylactic acid (LMPLA) fibers to fabricate three-dimensionalnylon/LMPET and nylon/LMPLA cushioning composite fabrics employing the nonwoven manufacturing. The employmentof needle punching process and thermal treatment reinforce the cushioning composite fabrics, and the subsequent thermalbonding points strengthen the mechanical properties effectively. In comparison to pure nylon nonwoven fabrics, the nyloncushioning composite fabrics exhibit higher tensile strength by 2.3 times regardless of whether it is a nylon/LMPET or nylon/LMPLA cushioning composite fabric. Similarly, based on the hammer rebound rate measurement, when the 3D cushioningcomposite fabrics are composed of 20 wt% of LMPLA fibers or 80 wt% of LMPET fibers, the hammer rebound rate reaches20 %, which is 1.4 times greater than that of the control group. Additionally, the composite fabrics that are composed of80 wt% of LMPLA fibers or 40 wt% of LMPET fibers also demonstrate higher compression recovery than the control group.

New perspectives of biomarkers for the management of chronic hepatitis B

( Chih-lin Lin ),( Jia-horng Kao ) 대한간학회 2016 Clinical and Molecular Hepatology(대한간학회지) Vol.22 No.4

With recent advances in molecular and genomic investigations, the impact of hepatitis B viral and host factors on the progression of chronic HBV infection has been explored. For viral factors, hepatitis B viral load is a strong predictor for liver disease progression. Hepatitis B viral kinetics appear to be important for successful anti-viral therapy. Serum HBsAg level serves as a complementary marker to viral load for the prediction of HBV-related adverse outcomes in patients with low viral load. In those with low viral load, high serum HBsAg level is associated with higher risks of cirrhosis and HCC. Hepatitis B core-related antigen (HBcrAg) induces host immune responses, and the reduction of the HBcrAg level as well as the increment of total anti-HBc level are significantly associated with favorable outcomes. HBV genotypes (genotype C/D) and mutants (basal core promoter and deletion mutation in pre-S genes) are well known viral genetic markers to predict disease progression. For host factors, serum inflammatory biomarkers have been developed to evaluate the HBV-associated hepatic necroinflammation and fibrosis. Host single nucleotide polymorphism on sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide (NTCP, an HBV entry receptor) may be associated with a decreased risk for cirrhosis and HCC. In conclusion, patients with chronic hepatitis B should be evaluated with relevant viral and host markers to identify those who are at a higher risk of liver disease progression and then receive timely antiviral therapy. (Clin Mol Hepatol 2016;22:423-431)

Development of hepatocellular carcinoma in treated and untreated patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection

Chih-Lin Lin,Jia-Horng Kao 대한간학회 2023 Clinical and Molecular Hepatology(대한간학회지) Vol.29 No.3

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is responsible for more than 50% of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in HBV hyperendemic areas, such as the Asia-Pacific region. Several hepatitis B viral factors are involved in HBV-related hepatocarcinogenesis. Hepatitis B viral load is the most important risk factor of HCC development. In addition, HBV integration, HBV genotype C, and core-promoter mutations are also associated with a risk of HCC development. For untreated chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients, the estimated HCC incidence rates per 100 patient-years were 0.03–0.17 in inactive carriers, 0.07–0.42 in asymptomatic carriers, 0.12–0.49 in chronic hepatitis, and 2.03–3.37 in cirrhosis. Complementary to HBV DNA, serum levels of the hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis B core-related antigen (HBcrAg) can predict the occurrence of HCC for untreated patients with low and intermediate viral loads, respectively. For patients receiving antiviral therapy, the risks of HCC occurrence 40–60% lower than those for untreated patients. Patients treated with residual detectable HBV DNA or intrahepatic cccDNA still have a risk of HCC. Serum levels of HBcrAg, M2BPGi and fibrosis-4 are predictive of the risk of HCC development in treated patients. Several well-developed HCC risk scores can help clinicians identify high-risk CHB patients for HCC surveillance, regardless of treatment status. These strategies can help minimize the threat of HCC and prolong survival in CHB patients.

Shielding-benefit Evaluation of Electromagnetic Radiation and UV Radiation for Multifunctional Composite Polypropylene Woven Fabrics

Ting An Lin,Yu-Chun Chuang,Jan-Yi Lin,Mei-Chen Lin,Ching-Wen Lou,Keng Siang Sim,Jia-Horng Lin 한국섬유공학회 2020 Fibers and polymers Vol.21 No.10

People have increasingly rising health consciousness in recent years and researchers are thus devoted themselvesto develop multi-functional textile products. In this study, stainless steel (SS) filaments are used for electromagnetic shieldingeffectiveness (EMSE) while polypropylene (PP) filaments are used for ultraviolet resistance and good mechanical properties. Spinning and weaving continuous formation techniques are employed to produce wrapped yarns with SS and PP filaments,after which a weaving process is employed for the preparation of SS/PP woven fabrics. The woven fabrics are tested forEMSE and UV resistance, examining the effect of the lamination-layer numbers and lamination-layer angles. Test resultsshow that the optimal EMSE and UV resistance occur when SS/PP woven fabrics are laminated with two layers at 90 °. Notonly focus on the mechanical performance, the proposed woven fabrics with good EMSE, UV resistance, and a light weight,and are good candidate for a variety of application as required. The proposed UV resistance and EMSE woven fabricssignificantly increase the additional values of traditional textiles.

Polyester/Polylactic Acid/Stainless Steel Composite Bone Scaffolds Made by Electrochemical Treatment: Process Design and Property Evaluations

Mei-Chen Lin,Ching-Wen Lou,Jan-Yi Lin,Ting An Lin,Shih-Peng Wen,Jia-Horng Lin 한국섬유공학회 2019 Fibers and polymers Vol.20 No.2

This study combines and twists 75D polyester (PET) multi-filaments and polylactic acid (PLA) multi-filaments with twist coefficients of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to form 150D PET/PLA plied yarns. The 0.08-mm-diameter stainless steel (SS) fibers are made into SS braids with a 60-tooth braid gear and a take-up gear with 60, 70, 80, 90, or 100 teeth. PET/PLA plied yarn and SS braids are then combined and electrochemically treated with an electric current of 100, 200, 300, 400, or 500 mA at 60 ℃ for 24 hours, forming the PET/PLA/SS composite bone scaffolds. PET/PLA/SS composite bone scaffolds are observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscope (EDS), and tested for weight increase rate and biocompatibility. The experiment results show that the optimal twist coefficient for PET/PLA plied yarn is 4 and the optimal tooth number on the take-up gear for SS braids is 80. SEM observation result shows that hydroxyapatite (HA) deposits on the surface of PET/PLA/SS composite bone scaffolds and attaches to the PET/PLA plied yarns. Finally, regardless of electric currents, all PET/PLA/SS composite bone scaffolds possess good biocompatibility.

Reinforcing Techniques and Property Evaluations of Electromagnetic Shielding Effective Fabrics Based on Polypropylene-coated Carbon Fibers

Jan-Yi Lin,Mei-Chen Lin,Yan-Yu Lin,Ting An Lin,Chen-Hung Huang,Ching-Wen Lou,Jia-Horng Lin 한국섬유공학회 2021 Fibers and polymers Vol.22 No.3

In this study, the coating process is employed on metal wire to help improve the friction resistant property ofcarbon fibers, thereby provides more application feasibility. The yarn coating technique for reinforcement and woven fabricprocess are used to produce carbon/stainless steel/polyester/polypropylene/acrylic (CSPPA) woven fabrics that arecharacterized with softness and a light weight. The constituent coated yarns exhibit good conductivity after being coated witha PP layer, and likewise strengthen the woven fabrics in terms of mechanical behavior of tensile strength, elongation, bendingtorsion, creep resistance, and wear-resistant properties. The test results indicate that in the woven process, samples retaingood morphology. Due to PP sheath, the tensile strength of woven fabrics increases from 23 MPa to 42 MPa. Although thelamination layer numbers does not improve the EMI SE of woven fabrics, the EMI SE still reaches over 40 dB. Themanufacturing design proposed in this study provides an innovative finishing for carbon fibers without affecting the intrinsicproperties, and provides a greater range of application for carbon fibers.

Fabrication of a Biodegradable Multi-layered Polyvinyl Alcohol Stent

Mei-Chen Lin,Ching-Wen Lou,Jan-Yi Lin,Ting An Lin,Yueh-Sheng Chen,Jia-Horng Lin 한국섬유공학회 2018 Fibers and polymers Vol.19 No.8

This study aims to develop biodegradable vascular stents that prevent permanent damage caused by rejection of the immune system of the human body. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) yarns are twisted to enhance their strength. The twisted yarns are braided and then coated with chitosan (CS). The CS-coated PVA vascular stents are chemically crosslinked with genipin (GP) to improve their flexibility and biodegradability. Their morphological characteristics are also observed using a stereoscopic microscope, and their properties are evaluated through scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared, bending test, biodegradability test, drug release measurement, and MTT assay. Results reveal that wet PVA-CS-GP vascular stents coated with multiple CS layers can maintain a tubular structure when they are bent. After crosslinking is performed, the compressive strength of the PVA-CS-GP stents is 17.04 times higher than that of pure PVA. The weight loss rate of the PVA-CS-GP vascular stents as <3 % after 30 days. The PVA-CS-GP vascular stents composed of 0.10 % heparin sodium show a good drug release effect. Biological activity test indicates that these stents exhibit good proliferation, and our structural model verifies that they are good vascular stents.

Effects of Heat Treatments on Puncture Resistant Properties of Polyamine and Polyamide-based Nonwoven Fabrics

Ting Ru Lin,Yan-Yu Lin,Ting An Lin,Jia-Ci Jhang,Ching-Wen Lou,Jia-Horng Lin 한국섬유공학회 2020 Fibers and polymers Vol.21 No.9

In countries with severe gun regulations, soldiers and police officers are commonly attacked by sharp weapons. The current personal protective equipment is too heavy, and therefore, in this study, mechanically strong Kevlar® fibers,nylon fibers, and Low-melting-point polyester (LMPET) fibers are needle punched to make thin, light, and comfortablenonwoven fabrics. Hot-baking and hot-pressing heat treatments are used for thermal bonding fibers, which subsequentlygenerate a dense and rigid surface because nonwoven fabrics are subjected to damaged structure by needle punch or aslippery state due to the fibers’ properties. The results of the air permeability, tensile strength, and quasi-static stab resistancetestings verify that the dense surface is correlated with hot-pressing heat treatment.