Mechanism of Interfacial Slippage in the Micro-Triangle and Composite Fiber Membrane Characteristics in Rotary-Force...

Composite fiber membranes fabricated via rotational-force spinning have become widely applied in biomedicine, energy, and environmental fields owing to their excellent properties. Improving their functional performance and fabrication quality has therefore become a key research focus. Rotational-force spinning is a simple and efficient technique in which high-speed motor rotation ejects polymer solutions from a nozzle to form fibers. However, the influence of polymer flow behavior within the nozzle on fiber formation remains insufficiently understood. In this study, the flow characteristics within the micro-triangle and the liquid-liquid slip phenomenon were investigated using a core-shell spinning device. Numerical simulations were conducted to analyze velocity differences between two polymer solutions under varying motor speeds and polyoxyethylene (PEO) concentrations. The results demonstrate that increasing PEO concentration and motor speed decreases slip velocity, thereby stabilizing the flow. Complementary experiments were performed using PEO and hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) solutions under controlled conditions. Mechanical testing, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TG) were employed to assess the mechanical performance, thermal stability, morphology, and fiber diameter distribution of the composite membranes. Overall, the findings highlight the critical role of liquid-liquid slip in fiber formation and provide valuable insights for the controlled fabrication of high-quality composite fibers, offering a foundation for future research.