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Bubble electrospinning offers a high-productivity alternative to traditional needle-based electrospinning. This needleless method utilizes airflow to overcome surface tension, enabling efficient fabrication of polymeric nanofibers with unique morphologies.

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  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Electrospinning is a versatile technique for producing polymeric nanofibers.
  • Conventional needle-based electrospinning faces limitations in productivity and requires extensive maintenance.
  • Needleless electrospinning methods are emerging to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elaborate on the limitations of conventional electrospinning.
  • To highlight the advantages of needleless electrospinning, particularly bubble electrospinning.
  • To review existing reports and patents on bubble-spun nanofibers and their applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature and patents related to electrospinning techniques.
  • Analysis of the principles and mechanisms of bubble electrospinning.
  • Examination of the surface morphologies and properties of bubble-spun nanofibers.

Main Results:

  • Bubble electrospinning demonstrates significantly higher productivity compared to needle-based methods.
  • The introduction of airflow in bubble electrospinning effectively overcomes surface tension, enhancing fiber formation.
  • Bubble-spun nanofibers exhibit unique surface morphologies suitable for various applications.

Conclusions:

  • Bubble electrospinning presents a promising, high-throughput alternative to conventional electrospinning.
  • This needleless technique offers advantages in terms of efficiency and reduced operational complexity.
  • Bubble-spun nanofibers hold potential for diverse applications owing to their distinct structural characteristics.