B. Lewis Slaten, Ph.D.
	Professor Emeritus 108 Spidle Hall Auburn University Auburn, AL 36849 Tel (334) 844-1330 Fax (334) 844-1340 slatebl@auburn.edu Ph.D., University of Maryland

Interests

     Teaching - I teach basic textiles, textile and apparel evaluation and graduate polymer studies. The basic class provides our students with the fundamental knowledge necessary for professional activities in many of the career paths our students take. This knowledge is a benefit to them initially in some entry-level positions and again when they achieve decision level status in companies dealing with textiles. The evaluation class provides the student with a general understanding of performance measurement using standard methods and an understanding of the statistical nature of quality assurance. This knowledge is transferable to any product related field. The graduate classes provide a knowledge base for textile science graduate students.



     Research - My research interests range from fundamental polymer chemistry to product evaluation, clothing comfort and human sun protection properties of clothing. My work in sun protection is both a research and an outreach endeavor through the development of standards as well as being a proponent of use of sun-protective clothing for the prevention of skin cancer.



     Outreach - I participate in textile and clothing standards making organizations such as American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) and provide technical assistance for the textile and clothing industry.

Selected Publications

Korchev, A. S., Shulyak, T. S., Mills, G. E., Slaten, B. L., Gale, W. F., “Sulphonated Poly(ether ether ketone)/ Poly(vinyl alcohol) Sensitizing System for the Photogeneration of Small Ag, Au and Cu Crystallites”, J. Phys. Chem. B., Accepted 2005-02-07



Gaddy, G. A.; Korchev, A. S.; McLain, J. L.; Slaten, B. L.; Steigerwalt, E. S.; Mills, G.; "Light-Induced Formation of Silver Particles and Clusters in Crosslinked PVA/PAA Films", J. Phys. Chem. B, 2004, 108, 14850-14857.



Gaddy, G. A.; McLain, J. L.; Korchev, A. S.; Slaten, B. L.; Mills, G.; "Kinetics of Silver Particle Photogeneration in Crosslinked PVA/PAA Films, J. Phys. Chem. B, 2004, 108, in press



Korchev, A.S., Bozack, M.J., Slaten, L., Mills, G., “Polymer Assisted Silver Nanoparticle Generation in the SPEEK-PVA Films: Direct Metal Patterning”,J. Amer. Chem. Soc., 2004, 1, 10.



Pascoe, D.D., Slaten, B.L., & Purohit, R.C. (2002 August). Thermal Responses of the Chest Region to Wearing Protective Barrier Suit During Recovery in a Warm and Neutral Environment, Thermology International, 12, 115-120.



Gaddy, G. A.; McLain, J. L.; Steigerwalt, E. S.; Broughton, R.; Slaten, B. L.; Mills, G. (2001). Photogeneration of silver particles in PVA fibers and films. Journal of Cluster Science, 12(3), 457-471.



Gaddy, Gregory A.; McLain, Jason L.; Ruggs, Sherone V.; Slaten, Buster L.; Mills, German. (2001). Characterization and kinetics of the photoinduced formation of silver particles Abstr. Pap. - Am. Chem. Soc.



Kim, J.O. and Slaten, B.L..(January 1999). Objective Evaluation of Fabric Hand. Part I:Relationships of Fabric Hand by Extraction Method and Related Physical and Surface Properties, Textile Research Journal, 69(1) 59-67.



Pascoe, D., Slaten, B. L., and Purohit, R. C., (October 1997). Thermographic Evaluation of Skin Temperature of Chest Region After Work in a Heat Chamber and Removal of a Protective Barrier Outfit, European Journal of Thermology, 7/4, 189-192.



Slaten, B. L. and Pascoe, D, (1997). Bio-Hazard Protection by Clothing”, Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Consumer Environmental Issues Safety, Health, Chemicals, and Textiles in the Near Environment, May 7-9, 1997.



Slaten, B. L. and Pascoe, D, (1997). Physiological Response of Skin Temperature After Thermal Stress in a Chemical Barrier Suit, Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Consumer Environmental Issues Safety, Health, Chemicals, and Textiles in the Near Environment, May 7-9, 1997.



Slaten, B. L., DeBorotoli, J., and Mills, G., (1997). Degradation of Chloroform Using TiO2 Particle Treated Fabric, Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Consumer Environmental Issues Safety, Health, Chemicals, and Textiles in the Near Environment, May 7-9, 1997.



Hatch, K. L., Sayre, R., and Slaten, B. L.(1996). ”Developing a Standard for Sun Protective Clothing”, Melonoma Research, Vol 6, Supplement 1, p. 43.



Pascoe, D., Purohit, R., Slaten, L. B., Fraser, C., Anderson, L., and Loomis (1996). Thermographic Evaluation of Cutaneous Blood Flow While Working in Protective Barrier Suits, Thermolgie Oterreich-Austrian Society of Thermography,April, 1997, pp. 87-88.



Kim, J. and Slaten, B. L. (1996). Objective Assessment of Fabric Handle on Fabric Treated With Flame Retardants. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, JTEVA, Vol. 24, No. 4, July, pp. 223-228.

Selected Research Projects

Slaten, B. L., “Evaluation of Sun Protective Properties of Textiles and Clothing”, International UV Testing Laboratories



Selected fabrics are being analyzed for UV transmittance properties as well as other performance factors. The construction parameters will be correlated to performance in an effort to give some guidance to textile and clothing companies or retailers in the selection of fabrics for designation as sun protective.



ElMogahzy,Y.,Slaten,B.L.,Pascoe, D.,et.al., ”Developing a Design Oriented Comfort Model,” National Textile Center.



Slaten, B. L, and Mills, G., “Photoadaptive Fibers for Textile Materials,” National Textile Center.



Pascoe, D. and Slaten B. L., “Human Performance Evaluation of Aqua Weave Vests,” Aqua Tex Industries and the Auburn Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) & Auburn Industrial Extension Service (AIES).



Slaten, L., Kim, J., Mills, G., and Pascoe, D. " Transport Phenomena in Comfortable Passive and Active Barrier Textile Systems," National Textile Center.

Theses Directed

Huang, Si-Wei Huang, M.S. (Summer 2000). ”Titanium Dioxide Treated Fabrics.”




Zhong, Jifeng. M.S. (Winter 1998). “Moisture Transfer in Clothing Under Different Conditions.”




DeBortoli, John. M.S. (Spring 1997). “Chloroform Degradation Using TiO2 Grafted Fabrics.”




Wang,Chen-Chen. M.S. (Spring 1997). ”Relationship of Fabric Handle Measured by the Extraction Method With Physical Properties For Selected Fabrics.”




Ni, Xieming. M.S. (Fall 1995). "SEM/EDS Studies of Particle Grafted Cotton Fiber/Fabrics."




Moltz, Ellen Elaine. M.S. (1983). "The Effects of Selected Insecticides on the Colorfastness and Insecticide Residue Levels on Acid Dyed Nylon 6 Carpet."




Li, Vin-Mei. M.S. (1979). "The Effect of Sodium, Magnesium and Calcium Salts on the Pyrolysis Products of Flame Retardant Cotton Fabrics."




Pate, Pamela Lois. M.S. (1978). "An Evaluation of the Weatherability of Cotton Tentage Treated with Fyrol 76/Weather Resistant and P-44/Weather Resistant Finishes."

Courses Taught

CAHS 3600 Textiles



CAHS 3900 Independent Study



CAHS 4650/7650 Textile and Apparel Evaluation



CAHS 7900 Independent Study



CAHS 7950 Seminar



CAHS 7980 Graduate Projects



CAHS 7990 Research and Thesis



ITAS 8950 Industry Issues Seminar



ITAS 8960 Current Topics in Integrated Textile and Apparel Science



ITAS 8990 Research and Dissertation

Honors and Awards

Named to Board - HED Foundation 2002




Director’s Award, National Textile Center Forum, Best Project Proposal, ”Textiles Having the Ability to Deliver Reactive Chemical Species”, Broughton, Slaten, et. al., January 1998




Director’s Award, National Textile Center Forum, Poster Presentation,”Transport Phenomena in Protective Clothing”, January 1997




Director's Partnership Award, National Textile Center Forum, Barrier Systems Team, Winter 1993.




Awarded School of Human Sciences International Faculty Development Award for travel to Europe to meet with research directorates and attend Techtextil Symposium 1992.




Award of Appreciation, American Society of Testing and Materials, Committee D13 Textiles, Spring 1987

Links

www.auburn.edu/~slatebl

National Textile Center

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

International UV Testing Laboratories