Preparation of cellulose-based nano-composite fibers by electrospinning and understanding the effect of processing parameters

In the electrospinning process, green nano-composite fibers (diameter in the range 402–811nm) were developed successfully from wood pulp and nylon 6,6. In this study, most important electrospinning parameters such as polymer concentration, applied voltage, and needle tip to collector distance were i...

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Published in:Composites. Part B, Engineering Engineering, 2011-07, Vol.42 (5), p.1220-1225
Main Authors: Awal, A., Sain, M., Chowdhury, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A. Fibers
Accumulators
Applied sciences
B. Physical properties
Collectors
Composites
D. Process monitoring
E. Forming
Electric potential
Electrospinning
Exact sciences and technology
Fibers
Fibers and threads
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Morphology
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
nylon
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
wood pulp
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Summary:In the electrospinning process, green nano-composite fibers (diameter in the range 402–811nm) were developed successfully from wood pulp and nylon 6,6. In this study, most important electrospinning parameters such as polymer concentration, applied voltage, and needle tip to collector distance were investigated which affects the composite fibers diameter and morphology. Solution concentration has been found to be a crucial parameter to regulate the diameter of fibers. The composite fibers diameter was increased with increasing the polymer concentration. The diameter and morphology of the composite fibers were also changed by varying applied voltage and tip to collector distance. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to reveal characteristic peaks for the composite fibers.
ISSN:1359-8368
1879-1069
DOI:10.1016/j.compositesb.2011.02.011