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Enabling Materials of the Future

Based at the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is a consortium of stakeholders spanning the breadth of the nonwovens value chain. Operating on an “Open Innovation” platform and covering the full Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range, NWI engages industry, government and academia to enable next-generation nonwoven solutions to mission-critical challenges.

Student Spotlight: Büşra Özdemir, Charging Behavior of Nonwovens

Büşra is a Ph.D. candidate in Polymer and Fiber Science at NC State University, who is studying the charging behavior of nonwovens. Büşra’s research project is investigating the parameters that impact the efficiency and pressure drop of respirators with the aim of advancing the pursuit of stable filtration efficiency over extended wear times. By systematically evaluating the efficiency and pressure drop of respirator filters under different scenarios, Büşra is seeking a deeper understanding of respirator filter behavior to support design improvements for superior performance.

Büşra Özdemir, The Nonwovens Institute, NC State University

“The Institute will continuously strive to be a global leader in research, education and outreach for the nonwovens and affiliated industries.” 

NWI Industrial Advisory Board

Member Profile:
Indorama Ventures

Indorama Ventures has been part of The Nonwovens Institute through its evolution from the Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC), by way of Hercules being a charter member, then FiberVisions. The company’s Hygiene Business serves major sectors, such as hygiene, personal care, medical and industrial. Indorama Ventures has more than 26,000 employees worldwide and consolidated revenue of US$14.6 billion in 2021. The Company is listed in the Dow Jones Emerging Markets and World Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

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