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Controlling the fiber diameter during electrospinning.

Sergey V Fridrikh1, Jian H Yu, Michael P Brenner

  • 1Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 01239, USA.

Physical Review Letters
|May 7, 2003
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A new model explains how jet diameter is set during electrospinning, considering surface tension, flow rate, and electric current. It predicts a limit to jet thinning, confirmed by experimental data for electrospun fibers.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Physics

Background:

  • Electrospinning is a versatile technique for producing nanofibers.
  • Controlling fiber diameter is crucial for tailoring material properties.
  • The complex dynamics of the electrospinning jet limit precise diameter control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple analytical model for electrospinning jet diameter.
  • To identify the key forces governing jet thinning.
  • To predict a terminal jet diameter and the conditions under which it is reached.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of an analytical model based on forces acting on the jet.
  • Inclusion of surface tension, flow rate, and electric current as key parameters.

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  • Comparison of model predictions with experimental data from various electrospun fibers.

    • Main Results:

    • The model successfully predicts the forces determining jet diameter.
    • A terminal jet diameter is predicted, beyond which thinning ceases.
    • Experimental data validates the model's accuracy across different electrospun materials.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed model provides a fundamental understanding of jet diameter control in electrospinning.
    • The concept of a terminal jet diameter offers new insights into the limitations of fiber thinning.
    • This model can aid in optimizing electrospinning processes for desired fiber characteristics.