Abstract: Structures having a polymer composition covalently bonded to the surface of the structure, methods of attaching the polymer to the surface of the structure, methods of decreasing the amount of microorganisms formed on a structure, and the like, are disclosed.

Abstract: Polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, structures having the polymer composition covalently bonded to the surface of the structure, methods of attaching the polymer to the surface of the structure, methods of decreasing the amount of microorganisms formed on a structure, and the like, are disclosed.

Abstract: Structures having a polymer composition covalently bonded to the surface of the structure, methods of attaching the polymer to the surface of the structure, methods of decreasing the amount of microorganisms formed on a structure, and the like, are disclosed.

Abstract: A monofilament is particularly suited for use as a component in an industrial textile such as a papermachine clothing (PMC) fabric. The monofilament is formed from a composition including more than 70 weight % to 99 weight % polyamide and from 1 weight % to less than 30 weight % polyphenylene ether.

Abstract: A monofilament is particularly suited for use as a component in a spiral fabric. The monofilament is formed from a resin composition including a thermoplastic polymer. The thermoplastic polymer has an average molecular weight of less than 14200 g/mol. Alternatively, the monofilament is formed from a resin composition including a thermoplastic polymer, the thermoplastic polymer having a free thermal shrinkage of less than 1%. According to yet another embodiment, the monofilament is formed from a resin composition including a thermoplastic polymer, the thermoplastic polymer having an intrinsic viscosity of less than 0.72 dl/g. Yet alternatively, the monofilament is formed from a resin composition including a thermoplastic polymer, the thermoplastic polymer having a melt viscosity of less than 3000 P.

Abstract: A paper machine clothing (PMC) fabric includes a plurality of monofilament yarns, at least some of the monofilament yarns having a composition formed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The PET monofilament yarns have an abrasion resistance of greater than 6,000 cycles.

Abstract: A paper machine clothing (PMC) fabric includes a plurality of monofilament yarns, at least some of the monofilament yarns having a composition formed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The PET monofilament yarns have an abrasion resistance of greater than 6,000 cycles.

Abstract: A paper machine clothing (PMC) fabric includes a plurality of monofilament yarns, at least some of which have a composition which is a thermoplastic resin. The thermoplastic resin yarns have physical properties including a water absorption of less than approximately 6% and a loop tenacity of greater than approximately 8.0 grams/denier.

Abstract: A paper machine clothing (PMC) fabric includes a plurality of monofilament yarns, at least some of the monofilament yarns having a composition formed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The PET monofilament yarns have an abrasion resistance of greater than 6,000 cycles.

Abstract: Polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, structures having the polymer composition covalently bonded to the surface of the structure, methods of attaching the polymer to the surface of the structure, methods of decreasing the amount of microorganisms formed on a structure, and the like, are disclosed.

Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include, among others, polymer compositions, methods of making polymer compositions, structures having the polymer composition covalently bonded to the surface of the structure, methods of attaching the polymer to the surface of the structure, methods of decreasing the amount of microorganisms formed on a structure, and the like.