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Dr. Gajanan Bhat's Publications

R. Hegde, G. S. Bhat and R. A. Campbell, “Morphological Consequences during Thermal Bonding of Polypropylene Films and Fibers,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science. (Accepted)

G. S. Bhat and R. Kotra, “ Development of Structure and Properties during Spunbonding of Metallocene Catalyzed Polypropylene,” Polymer Plastics Technology and Engineering, in Print.

G. Bhat, P. Gulgunje and K. Desai, “Developments of Structure and Properties during Thermal Calendering of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Fiber Webs,” eXPRESS Polymer Letters, Vol. 2 (2008) 49-56.

G. Bhat, R. Hegde, P. Gulgunje and R. K. Vempati, “Nonwoven Fabrics with Enhanced Performance and Functionality using Nanotechnology,” Nonwoven and Technical Textiles, 1, P23-P28 (2007).

G. Bhat, M. G. Kamath, D. V. Parikh and D. Mueller, “Biodegradable/Compostable Composites from Lignocellulosic Fibers,” Textiles for Sustainable Development, Nova Publishers, pp133-145 (2007).

D. V. Parikh, N. D. Sachinvala, Y. Chen, L. Sun, G. Bhat and S. Ramkumar, “Acoustic Properties of Environmentally Benign Automotive Natural Fiber Composites,” AATCC Review, Vol. 6, #1, 43-48 (2006).

R. Nanjundappa and G. S. Bhat, “Effect of Processing Conditions on the Structure and Properties of Polypropylene Spunbond Fabrics,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 98, 2355-2364 (2005).

M. G. Kamath, G. S. Bhat, D. V. Parikh, and D. Mueller,Cotton Fiber Nonwovens for Automotive Composites,” International Nonwovens Journal, pp 34-40 (Spring 2005).

Subbiah, T., G. S. Bhat, R. W. Tock, S. Parameswaran and S. Ramkumar, “Electrospinning of Nanofibers,” J. Appld. Poly. Sci., Vol. 96, 557-569 (2005). (Highly Cited Paper)

H.. Rong, R. Leon and G. S. Bhat, “Statistically Analysis of the Effect of Processing Conditions on the Strength of Thermally Point-bonded Cotton-based Nonwovens,” Textile Research Journal, 75(1), 35-38 (2005).

G. S. Bhat, P. Jangala and J. E. Spruiell, “Thermal bonding of Nonwovnes,; Effect of Bonding variables on the Structure and Properties of the Fabrics,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 92, 3593-3600 (2004).

H. Rong and G. S. Bhat, “Binder Fiber Distribution and Tensile Properties of Thermally Point-bonded Cotton-based Nonwovens” Journal of Appl. Polym. Sci. Vol. 91, 3148-3155 (2004).

H. Rong and G. S. Bhat, "Preparation and Properties of Cotton-Eastar Nonwovens" International Nonwovens Journal, Summer 2003, pp53-57.

G. S. Bhat, S. Chand and J. E. Spruiell, “Role of Fiber Morphology in Thermal Bonding of PP, International Nonwovens Journal, Fall (2002) pp 12-20.

G. S. Bhat, R. Kotra and R. Nanjundappa, “Development of structure and properties during spunbonding of propylene polymers,” Thermochemica Acta, 392-393 (2002) pp 323-328.

G. S. Bhat and S. R. Malkan, “Extruded Continuous Filament Nonwovens: Advances in Scientific Aspects,” J. of Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 83, 572-585 (2002).

X. Gao, K. E. Duckett, G. S. Bhat and H. Rong, "Effects of water Treatment on Processing and properties of Cotton/Cellulose Acetate Nonwovens," International Nonwovens Journal 10(2), 21-25 (2001).

G. S. Bhat, S. Chand, J. E. Spruiell and S. R. Malkan “Changes in Structure and Properties of PP Fibers During Thermal Bonding,” Thermochemica Acta, 367-368, 155-160 (2001).

G. S. Bhat, S. Chand and S. Yakopson, "Thermal Properties of Elastic Fibers," Thermochemica Acta, 367-368, 161-164 (2001).

G. S. Bhat, P. G. Wapner and W. P. Hoffman, "Processing of a High Temperature Imide Copolymer into Hollow Fibers," Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 15, 533-545 (2000).

G. S. Bhat, V. Narayanan, L. C. Wadsworth and M. Dever, "Conversion of Recycled Polymers/Fibers into Meltblown Nonwovens," Journal of Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 38 (3) 499-511 (1999).

Dong Zhang, G. S. Bhat, Sanjiv Malkan Q. Sun and Larry Wadsworth, “Development of Structure and Properties of Polypropylene Homopolymer and Copolymer Filaments During a Spunbonding Process,” Journal of the Textile Institute, 89 Part1, #2, 289-303 (1998).

Dong Zhang, Q. Sun, G. S. Bhat, and Larry Wadsworth, “Structure and Property Characterization of Spunbonded Filaments and Webs Using Thermal Analysis,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 69, 421-434 (1998).

Dong Zhang, G. S. Bhat, Sanjiv Malkan and Larry Wadsworth, ““Evolution Of Structure And Properties In A Spunbonding Process,” Textile Research Journal, 68(1), 27-35 (1998).

G. S. Bhat and Renata Schwanke “Thermal Properties of a Polyimide Fiber,” Journal of Thermal Analysis, 49, 399-405 (1997).

Dong Zhang, G. S. Bhat, Sanjiv Malkan and Larry Wadsworth, “Thermal Characterization of PP Homopolymer and Copolymer Fibers in a Spunbonding Process,” Journal of Thermal Analysis, 49, 161-167 (1997).

H. Suh, K. E. Duckett and G. S. Bhat, “Biodegradable and Tensile Properties of Cotton/Cellulose Acetate Nonwovens,” Textile Research Journal, 66 (4) 230-237 (1996).

G. S. Bhat, “Future of Nonwoven Fabrics,” Speculations in Science and Technology, Vol. 19, 149-155 (1996).

G. S. Bhat, "Nonwovens as Three-Dimensional Textiles for Composites," Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol.10, No.4 (1995) 667-688.

G. S. Bhat, Y. Zhang, L. C. Wadsworth and M. Dever, "Processing of Post-Consumer Recycled PET into Melt Blown Nonwoven Webs," International Nonwovens Journal, 6, 3 (1994) 54-61.

D. Zhang and G. S. Bhat, "Carbon Fibers from Polyethylene-Based Precursors," Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 9 (1994) 221-235.

V. Narayanan, G. S. Bhat, L. C. Wadsworth and D. Joy, "The Effect of Annealing on the Structure and Properties of Melt Blown Polyester Webs," International Nonwovens Journal, 6, 1 (1994) 42-46.

D. Zhang and G. S. Bhat, "Thermal Characterization of Sulfonated Polyethylene Fibers," Thermochemica Acta, 226 (1993) 123-132.

G. S. Bhat, A. S. Abhiraman, F. L. Cook and L. H. Peebles, Jr., "Rapid Stabilization of Acrylic Fibers Using Ammonia: Effect on Structure and Morphology," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 49 (1993) 2207-2219.

G. S. Bhat, "Sonic Velocity of Melt Blown Nonwoven Webs," INDA Journal of Nonwovens Research, 4, No. 3 (1992) 26-28.

G. S. Bhat, F. L. Cook, A. S. Abhiraman and L. H. Peebles, Jr., "New Aspects in the Stabilization of Acrylic Fibers for Carbon Fibers," Carbon, 28 (1990) 377-385.

Parts of Books

G. S. Bhat, “Processing Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics,” in Environmentally Conscious Materials and Chemicals Processing, Ed. M. Kutz, John Wiley & Sons, 357-383 (2007).

G. S. Bhat and S.R. Malkan, “Polymer Laid Nonwovens”, in Handbook of Nonwovens, Ed. By Steve Russel, Woodhead Publishers, 2007, pp .143-200.

G. S. Bhat, “Cotton Nonwovens,” in Cotton: Science and Technology, Edited by Dr. S. Gordon & Dr. Y-L Hsieh, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, UK,.2007, pp 501-527.

G. Bhat and H. Rong, “Biodegradable Nonwovens,’ in Biodegradable and Sustainable Fibers, Ed. By R. S. Blackburn, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, UK, (2005) 310-342.

G. S. Bhat, P. G. Wapner and W. P. Hoffman, "Production of Hollow Fibers from an Imide Copolymer," in Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials for High Temperature Applications VII, The Materials Society, Warrendale, PA (1998) 429-438.

G. S. Bhat, “Nonwoven Textiles for the Manufacture of Composites,” in Processing, Design and Performance of Composite Materials, ASME, New York, MD-Vol. 69-1, 799-815 (1995).

G. S. Bhat and V. Sharma, "Three-Dimensional Textiles for Composites," in Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials for High Temperature Applications III, The Materials Society, Warrendale, PA (1994) 313-333.

G. S. Bhat and D. Zhang, "Influence of Processing Variables on Structure and Properties of Polyethylene-Based Carbon Fibers," in Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials for High Temperature Applications III, The Materials Society, Warrendale, PA , 367-378 (1994).

G. S. Bhat, A. S. Abhiraman and F. L. Cook, "Rapid Stabilization of Acrylic Fibers for High Performance Carbon Fibers" in Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials for High Temperature Applications II, The Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 449-463 (1993).

G. S. Bhat and D. Zhang, "Conversion of a Highly-Ordered Polyethylene Fiber into Carbon Fiber" in Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials for High Temperature Applications II, The Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 475-485 (1993).

K. S. Ranga, V. Narayanan, L. C. Wadsworth and G. S. Bhat, "Thermorheological Investigation of Mixed Recycled Plastics," in Improving the Marketability of Recycled Plastics, SPE, 296-304 (1992).

Other Articles

M. G. Kamath, G. Bhat, D. V. Parikh and B. Condon, “Cost Effective Approaches to Impart Flame Resistance to Cotton nonwovens,” Proceedings of the Beltwide Conference, Nashville, TN, January 8-11, 2008.

G. Bhat, P. Gulgunje, R. K. Vempati, B. Lundy, X. Hua, R. Wagner, M. Goldberg, M. Bennett and P. Kulkarni, “Functionalized Cotton-Based Nonwovens through the Incorporation of Nanophase Materials,” Proceedings of the Beltwide Conference, Nashville, TN January 8-11, 2008.

G. S. Bhat and R. Vempati, "Multifunctional Nonwoven Fabrics with Nanoparticles," Proceedings of the Intertech Pira Conference on The Future of Wipes, and Industrial and Medical Nonwovens, Atlanta, GA, Dec. 5-7, 2007.

M. G. Kamath, G. S. Bhat and D. V. Parikh, “New Approaches to Improving Flame Retardancy In Cotton Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the AATCC Conference, Charleston, SC October 4-5, 2007.

M. G. Kamath, G. S. Bhat and D. V. Parikh, “Flame Retardant (FR) Nonwovens from Cotton-Based Compositions,” Proceedings of INTC ’07, Atlanta, GA Sept 24-26, 2007.

G. S. Bhat, R. K. Vempati and P. Gulgunje, “Nonwoven Fabrics With Enhanced Performance and Functionality Using Nanotechnology,” Proceedings of the AFINT 07, Coimbatore, India, June 07

G. S. Bhat, " Production and Performance of Biodegradable Nonwovens," Proceedings of the Intertetech Pira Conference on The Future of Hygiene Products, Orlando, FL, March 20-22, 2007.

R. Vempati, G. Bhat and R. Wagner, “Nanophase Manganese Oxide Coated Nonwoven Applications,” Proceedings of the Beltwide Conference, New Orleans, January 07

G. Bhat, R. Hegde, M. G. Kamath and B. Deshpande, “Nanoclay Reinforced Fibers and Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the AATCC Conference, Atlanta, GA, October 2006.

R. Vempati, G. Bhat et al. “Nanophase Mn(VII) Oxide (NM7O) and Nanophase Mn(III) Oxide (NM3O) Incorporated Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the INTC’06, Houston, TX, Sept 25-28, 2006.

G. Bhat, R. Hegde and R. A. Campbell, “Thermally Bonding of Bicomponent Fibers,” Proceedings of the INTC’06, Houston, TX, Sept 25-28, 2006.

G. Bhat, R. Hegde, M. G. Kamath and B. Deshpande, “Thermal Analysis of Nanoclay Reinforced Polyolefins,” Proceedings of the 34th NATAS Conference, Bowling Green, KY, August 6-9, 2006.

G. Bhat, R. Hegde and R. A. Campbell, “Thermally Bonded Fiber Assemblies: Understanding the Bonding Behavior of Different Polymers,” Proceedings of the Fiber Society Conference, Seoul, Korea, May 30-June 3, 2006.

R. Vempati, G. Bhat, E. R. Behl and X. Hua, “Nanophase Mn (VII) Oxide Incorporated Nonwovens as Active Protective Fabrics from Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs),” Proceedings of TANCON 06, Knoxville, TN, April 18-20, 2006.

G. S. Bhat, M. G. Kamath, D. V. Parikh and D. Mueller, “Cotton Nonwovens for Automobiles,” Proceedings of the Beltwide Conference, San Antonio, January, 2006

G. S. Bhat, M. G. Kamath, D. Mueller and D. V. Parikh, “Biodegradable/Compostable Composites From Ligno-Cellulosic Fibers,” FAO/ESCORENA International Conference, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, October 23-27, 2005.

G. S. Bhat, “Recent Advances in Polymer Laid Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the Nonwovens Conference, IIT Delhi, India, October 14, 15, 2005

M. G. Kamath, G. S. Bhat, D. V. Parikh and D. Mueller, “Biodegradable/Compostable Composites From Ligno-Cellulosic Fibers for Automotive Applications,” SAE Proceedings, October 2005. (Refereed)

G. S. Bhat, R. Hegde, M. G. Kamath and B. Deshpande, “Nanoclay Reinforced Polypropylene Fibers and Fabrics,” Proceedings of the EUPOC, Lake Garda, Italy (May-June 2005).

G. S. Bhat, R. Hegde, M. G. Kamath and B. Deshpande, “Influence Of Nanoclay On Polypropylene Fibers And Fabrics,” Proceedings of the Fiber Society Conf. St. Gallen, Switzerland (May 2005).

M. G. Kamath, G. S. Bhat, D. Mueller and D. V. Parikh, “Structure and Properties of Natural Fiber Composites with Fully Biodegradable Compositions,” GPEC Conference Proceedings, Atlanta, GA, Feb. 2005.

G. S. Bhat, “Overview of Cotton-Based Nonwovens,” Beltwide Conference Proceedings, New Orleans, LA, January 2005.

M. G. Kamath, G. S. Bhat, D. Mueller and D. V. Parikh, “Cellulosic Nonwoven-Based Composites,” 13th Annual TANDEC Conf. Knoxville, TN, Nov. 2004.

G. S. Bhat, M. G. Kamath, D. Mueller, D. V. Parikh and M. McLean, “Biodegradable Composites from Lignocellulosic Fibers and Thermoplastic Binders,” Proceedings of the Fiber Society Fall Conference, Ithaca, NY October 10-12, 2004.

Recent developments and Future Trends in Spunbond and Meltblown Nonwovens” Proceedings of the Fibers Conference. Greenville, SC (Sept. 2004).

G. S. Bhat and H. Rong,Structure And Properties Of Cotton-Based Biodegradable Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the SIENTEX Conference, Natal, Brazil (Sept. 2004)

G. S. Bhat, “Polymer Laid Nonwovens: Recent Advances And Future Prospects,” Proceedings of the HPTEX-2004 Conference, Coimbatore, India (July 2004).

G. S. Bhat and H. Rong,Structure and Properties of Thermally Bonded Cotton-Based Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the Fiber Society Conference, St. Louis, MO, May 17-19, 2004.

G. S. Bhat, M. G. Kamath, D. Mueller, D. V. Parikh and M. McLean, “Cotton-based Composites for Automotive Applications,” GPEC Conference Proceedings, Feb 2004

G. Bhat, “Bond Structure and the Properties of Spunbonded Fabrics,” Proceedings of the TANDEC Conference Knoxville, TN (2003)

Y. Lee and G. Bhat, “Recent Advances in Electrospun nanofibers,” in Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials for High Temperature Applications III, The Materials Society, Warrendale, PA , (2003).

G. S. Bhat, H. Rong and M. McLean, “Biodegradable Nonwovens from Cotton-Based Compositions,” Proceedings of the INTCC’03, Baltimore MD (Sept 2003)

G. S. Bhat, and H. Rong, “Preparation and Properties of Cotton-Eastar Biodegradable Compostable Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the Sixth Beltwide Nonwovens Conference, 2003.

S. S. Ramkumar, R. Mahmud, A. S. Umrani, L. Shastri, R. W. Tock and G. S. Bhat, “Evaluation of Surface Mechanical Properties of Cotton-based Thermal Bonded Nonwovens using a New Methodology,” Proceedings of the Sixth Beltwide Nonwovens Conference, 2003.

G. S. Bhat and H. Rong, “Spunbond Nonwoven Fabrics with Improved Properties,” Proceedings of the 12th TANDEC Conference, November 2002.

G. S. Bhat, P. Jangala and J. E. Spruiell, “Effect of Bonding Variables in Thermal Bonding of PP Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the INTC 2002 Conference, Sept. 2002.

G. S. Bhat, “Structure And Properties Of Nonwoven Fabrics For Coating Applications,” Proceedings of the TAPPI, 2002 PLACE Conference, Boston, Sept. 2002.

G. S. Bhat, H. Rong and E. M. Mclean, “Effect of Binder Fibers on the Processing and Properties of Cotton-Based Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the Beltwide Conference, 2002.

G. S. Bhat, Spunbond Nonwoven Fabrics with Improved Tensile Properties, Proceedings of the IFAI Technical Forum, Nashville TN, October 2001.

Rong Haoming, G. S. Bhat, Kermit E. Duckett and Mac Mclean, Biodegradable nonwovens from Cotton-Based Compositions, Beltwide Conference Proceedings, Jan. 2001.

G. S. Bhat, Ramaiah Kotra And R. Nanjundappa Spunbonding Studies With Propylene Polymers, INTC 2001 Proceedings, Sept. 2001.

G. S. Bhat and Ramaiah Kotra, "Spunbond Nonwovens from a Metallocene-Based Propylene Polymer," Proceedings of the 10th TANDEC Conference (Nov. 8-10, 2000).

J. Doshi, M. H. Mainz and G. S. Bhat, "Nanofiber-Based Nonwoven Composites," Proceedings of the 10th TANDEC Conference (Nov. 8-10, 2000).

K. E. Duckett, G. S. Bhat, X. Giao and R. Haoming, "Advances in the Thermal Bonding of Cotton/Cellulose Acetate Nonwovens of Untreated and Aqueous Pretreated Webs," Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Metrology in Textile Engineering, Lodz, Poland, Nov. 23-24, 2000.

G. S. Bhat and A. S. Saraf, "Determination of the Processing History of PP Fibers by Thermal Analysis," Proceedings of the 29th NATAS Conference, Orlando, FL (Oct. 4-6, 2000).

G. S. Bhat, R. Nanjundappa, R. Kotra and M. Kannadaguli, "Structure and Properties of PP Polymers in a Spunbonding Process," Proceedings of the 29th NATAS Conference, Orlando, FL (Oct. 4-6, 2000).

G. S. Bhat, S. Chand, J. E. Spruiell and S. R. Malkan “Implications of Fiber Morphology during Thermal Bonding,” Proceedings of the INTC.2000.

K. E. Duckett, G. S. Bhat, X. Giao and R. Haoming, "Characterization of Cotton/Cellulose Acetate Nonwovens of Untreated and Aqueous Pretreated Webs prior to Thermal Bonding," Proceedings of the INTC.2000.

R. Nanjundappa, G. S. Bhat and S. R. Malkan, "Optimization of Processing Conditions for a PP Homopolymer in a Reicofil Spunbonding Process," Proceedings of the INTC.2000.

G. S. Bhat, "Development of Structure and Properties in Spunbond and Meltblown Nonwovens," Proceedings of the Clemson PP Conference, Clemson, SC, Sept. 13-14 2000.

G. S. Bhat and R. Nanjundappa, "Structure and Properties of Spunbond Nonwovens from Propylene Polymers," Proceedings of the PP World Congress, Huddersfield, UK, July 2000

G. S. Bhat, "Spunbonded Nonwovens from Polyolefins," Proceedings of the 2nd Annual APA Technical Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 1-2, 2000.

G. S. Bhat, “Extruded Continuous Filament Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the International PPS Conference, Bangkok, Thailand (1999).

G. S. Bhat, K. E. Duckett, G. M. Heismeyer, X. Gao and Mac McLean, “Processing and Properties of Cotton-Based Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the 9th TANDEC Conference (1999).

R. Nanjundappa, G. S. Bhat and S. R. Malkan, "Process and Property Optimization in a Spunbonding Process," Proceedings of the 9th TANDEC Conference (1999).

G. S. Bhat, K. E. Duckett, and H. Suh, “Nonwovens from Cotton/Cellulose Acetate Blends,” Proceedings of the 1999 INDA-TEC Conference (1999).

G. S. Bhat, S. Chand, J. E. Spruiell and S. R. Malkan “Changes In Structure and Properties of PP Fibers During Thermal Bonding,” Proceedings of the 27th NATAS Conference (1999).

G. S. Bhat, S. Chand and S. Yakopson, “Thermal Properties of Elastic Fibers,” Proceedings of the27th NATAS Conference (1999).

G. S. Bhat, V. Narayanan and L. C. Wadsworth, “Shrink Resistant Melt-Blown PET Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the 1998 TANDEC Conference (1998).

G. S. Bhat, P. G. Wapner and W. P. Hoffman, "Hollow Fibers from a high Temperature Copolyimide Copolymer," Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth Conference of the NATAS, Cleveland, OH, 57-62, (1998).

G. S. Bhat, and C. H. Hsi, "Thermal Calendering and its Effects on Bonded Fabrics," Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth Conference of the NATAS, Cleveland, OH, 226-230, (1998).

G. S. Bhat, V. Narayanan, L. C. Wadsworth and M. Dever, "Structure Development in Spunbond Meltblown Fibers from Recycled Polypropylene," Proceedings of the Clemson University Polypropylene Technology Conference (1998).

G. S.Bhat and Sanjiv Malkan, "Extruded Continuous Filament Nonwovens:Advances in Scientific Aspects," The Proceedings of the Fiber Society Conference (1998).

H Suh, K. E. Duckett and G. S. Bhat, "Microstructural Analysis of Cotton/Cellulose Acetate Nonwovens Produced from various Solvent Assisted Thermal Calendering Methods," Proceedings of the Korean Society of Textiles and Clothing Conference, 1998.

V. Narayanan, G. S. Bhat and L. C. Wadsworth, “Dimensional Stability of Melt-Blown Polyester Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the 1998 TAPPI Nonwovens Conference, 29-36 (1998).

G. S. Bhat and Renata Schwanke, “Conversion of A Co-Polyimide Fiber into Carbon Fiber,” Proceedings of the 23rd Biennial Conference in Carbon, Vol. II, 406-407, July 1997.

S. Natesan and G. S. Bhat, “Carbon Fibers from a Partially Oriented Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber,” Proceedings of the 23rd Biennial Conference in Carbon, Vol. II, 422-423, July 1997.

G. S. Bhat, V. Narayanan, L. C. Wadsworth and M. Dever, “Conversion of Recycled Polymers/Fibers into Melt Blown and Spunbonded Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Conference on Recycling of Fiber, Textile & Carpet Waste, Atlanta, GA, May 19-21, 1997.

G. S. Bhat, Dong Zhang, Sanjiv R. Malkan and Larry C. Wadsworth, “Evolution of Structure and Properties of Polypropylene Polymers in a Spunbonding Process,” Proceedings of the Joint Conference on Fibers & Yarns, Textile Institute, Manchester, UK, Dec.96.

D. Zhang, G. S. Bhat, S. Malkan & L.C. Wadsworth, “Structure and Property Characterization of Spunbonded Filaments and Webs Using Thermal Analysis,” Proceedings of the 1996 TANDEC Conference, Knoxville, TN, Nov. 1996.

K. E. Duckett, H. Suh and G. S. Bhat, “Processing and Physical Properties of Cellulosic Nonwovens from Blends of Cotton and Cellulose Acetate,” Proceedings of the 1996 TANDEC Conference, Knoxville, TN, Nov. 1996.

K. E. Duckett, H. Suh and G. S. Bhat, “Processing and Physical Properties of Cellulosic Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the Conference in Poland (Sept. 1996).

G. S. Bhat, “Performance of Polyolefin Polymers in Spunbond Applications,” Proceedings of the Clemson University Polypropylene Conference, Clemson, SC August 23-24 (1995).

K. E. Duckett, G. S. Bhat and H. Suh, “Compostable Nonwovens from Cotton/Cellulose Acetate Blends,” Proceedings of the 1995 TAPPI Nonwovens Conference (1995).

K. E. Duckett, G. S. Bhat and H. Suh, “Tensile Behavior of Solvent Pre-Treated and Thermally Bonded Cotton/Cellulose Acetate Nonwovens,” Proceedings of the 1995 Beltwide Cotton Conferences.

G. S. Bhat, D. Zhang, S. R. Malkan and L. C. Wadsworth, “Changes in Structure and Properties of the Filaments in a Spunbonding Process,” Proceedings of the Fourth Annual TANDEC Conference, Knoxville, TN Nov. 14-16 (1994) 14 pages.

G. S. Bhat and D. Zhang, "Polyethylene-Based Carbon Fibers," in Carbon '94 - Indian Scenario, ed by O. P. Bahl, Indian Carbon Society, N. Delhi, India, 1-7 (1994).

G. S. Bhat, V. Narayanan, R. Nityananda and L. C. Wadsworth, "Thermal Effects on Melt Blown PET/PBT Nonwovens," Proceedings of the 22nd NATAS Conference, 96-101 (1993).

G. S. Bhat, "Changes in Structure and Properties of Acrylic Fibers During Stabilization," Proceedings of the 22nd NATAS Conference, 349-354 (1993).

V. Narayanan, G. S. Bhat and L. C. Wadsworth, "Crystallization Kinetics of PET with Different Nucleating Agents," Proceedings of the 22nd NATAS Conference, 355-360 (1993).

D. Zhang and G. S. Bhat, "Change in Structure and Morphology During the Conversion of Polyethylene Fibers into Carbon Fibers," Extended Abstracts 22nd Biennial Conference in Carbon, Buffalo, NY, 4-5 (1993).

D. Zhang and G. S. Bhat, "Thermal Analysis of Sulfonated Spectra Fibers," Proceedings of the 21st NATAS Conference, 588-593 (1992).

G. S. Bhat, "Accelerated Stabilization of Acrylic Fibers Using Ammonia," Proceedings of the ACS, PMSE Division, Vol. 67, 395-396 (1992).

K. S. Ranga, V. Narayanan and G. S. Bhat, "Processability of Recycled Plastics for Melt Blowing into Nonwovens," Proceedings of the ACS, PMSE Division, Vol. 67, 407-408 (1992).

G. S. Bhat, Y. Zhang and L. C. Wadsworth, "Melt Blown Nonwovens from Polybutylene Terephthalate," Proceedings of the TAPPI Nonwovens Conference, 61-68 (1992).

G. S. Bhat, F. L. Cook and A. S. Abhiraman, "Role of Ammonia in the Stabilization of Acrylic Precursors for Carbon Fibers," Extended Abstracts, 20th Biennial Conf. on Carbon, 256-257 (1991).

S. Damodaran, G. S. Bhat, A. Saraf, P. Desai, F. Pinaud and A. S. Abhiraman, "Rheological and Morphological Consequences of Oriented Crystallization in Melt Spinning," The Sixth Annual Polymer Processing Society, Nice, France, April 17-20 (1990).

G. S. Bhat, S. Damodaran, P. Desai, L. H. Peebles, Jr. and A. S. Abhiraman, "New Aspects in the Formation and Properties of PAN-Based Carbon Fibers," The Sixth Annual Polymer Processing Society, Nice, France, April 17-20 (1990).

S. Damodaran, G. S. Bhat, A. Saraf, P. Desai, F. Pinaud and A. S. Abhiraman, "Oriented Crystallization of Polymers: Implications in Melt Spinning," Conference Proceedings, AICHE 2nd Topical Conference on Emerging Technologies in Materials, pp 297-298 (1989).

G. S. Bhat, S. Damodaran, P. Desai, L. H. Peebles, Jr. and A. S. Abhiraman, "New Aspects in the Conversion of Acrylic Precursors to High Performance Carbon Fibers," Conference Proceedings, AICHE 2nd Topical Conference on Emerging Technologies in Materials, pp 277-278 (1989).

G. S. Bhat, F. L. Cook, L. H. Peebles, Jr. and A. S. Abhiraman, "New Aspects in the Stabilization of PAN-Based Precursors for Carbon Fibers," Extended Abstracts, Nineteenth Biennial Conference on Carbon, p 252-253 (1989).

G. S. Bhat, V. Daga and A. S. Abhiraman, "Multi-Zone Deformation and Stabilization of Acrylic Precursors for Carbon Fibers," Extended Abstracts, Nineteenth Biennial Conference on Carbon, 258-259 (1989).

G. S. Bhat, P. Desai and A. S. Abhiraman, "Continuous Multi-Zone Stabilization of a PAN-Based Carbon Fiber Precursor," Extended Abstracts, Eighteenth Biennial Conference on Carbon, 217 (1987).

S. K. Bhattacharya, G. S. Bhat, V. Daga and A. S. Abhiraman, "Order Enhancing Deformation of PAN-Based Precursors," Extended Abstracts, Eighteenth Biennial Conference on Carbon, 13-14 (1987).

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