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Preparation of aligned nanofibers using parallel inductive-plates assisted electrospinning
Shijie Su1, Junsheng Liang1,2, Shuangchao Xu3
1Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Technology and System of Liaoning Province, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
Nanotechnology
|March 19, 2021
Summary
Parallel inductive-plates assisted electrospinning (PIES) offers an efficient method for creating aligned nanofibers. This technique overcomes the limitations of conventional electrospinning, enabling diverse applications for ordered nanofiber structures.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Conventional electrospinning produces disordered nanofibers, limiting their practical applications.
- Achieving aligned nanofibers is crucial for advanced material functionalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel and efficient technique for fabricating aligned nanofibers.
- To demonstrate the capability of parallel inductive-plates assisted electrospinning (PIES) in controlling nanofiber alignment.
Main Methods:
- Development of a new electrospinning setup incorporating parallel inductive plates around the spinneret.
- Utilizing the modified electric field lines to guide and align the trajectory of spinning nanofibers.
- Facile transfer of aligned nanofibers onto substrates for characterization.
Main Results:
- Successfully produced aligned nanofibers with an average diameter of 469 ± 115 nm and lengths up to 140 mm.
- Demonstrated the formation of nanofiber arrays with varying cross angles and 3D films.
- PIES technique proved effective in achieving high-efficiency spatial alignment.
Conclusions:
- The parallel inductive-plates assisted electrospinning (PIES) is a facile, cost-effective, and promising method for aligned nanofiber preparation.
- This technique enables precise control over nanofiber alignment, opening avenues for new applications.
- PIES facilitates the creation of complex nanofiber architectures like arrays and films.
