Title :
Electrospinning process and applications of electrospun fibers
Author :
Doshi, Jayesh ; Reneker, Darrell H.
Author_Institution :
Maurice Morton Inst. of Polymer Sci., Akron Univ., OH, USA
Abstract :
An electric field is used to create a charged jet of polymer solution. As this jet travels in air, the solvent evaporates, leaving behind a charged fiber that can be electrically deflected or collected on a metal screen. Fibers with a variety of cross-sectional shapes and sizes were produced from different polymers. These fibers had diameters in the range of 0.05 to 5 microns. The authors describe the electrospinning process, the processing conditions, fiber morphology, and some possible uses of electrospun fibers
Keywords :
electric charge; electrostatic devices; jets; manufacturing processes; polymer solutions; 0.05 to 5 micron; applications; charged fiber; charged jet; cross section; diameters; electric field; electrospinning process; electrospun fibers; manufacturing process; morphology; polymer solution; solvent; Crystallization; Electric potential; Electrodes; Fabrics; Liquid crystal polymers; Pressure control; Shape; Solvents; Surface morphology; Surface tension;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1993., Conference Record of the 1993 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Toronto, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1462-X
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1993.299067
