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Design and Performance of a Novel Scalable Core-Sheath Inverted Nozzle Soft Material Pressure Spinner.
Hettiyahandi Binodh De Silva1, Angelo Delbusso1, Yanqi Dai1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 7JE, U.K.
Core-sheathed inverted nozzle pressurized gyration (CsINPG) is a new method for creating core-sheathed microfibers. This gas-assisted spinning process enables large-scale production of uniform fibers with diameters under 10 micrometers.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Traditional fiber manufacturing methods often struggle with scalability and uniformity for complex structures.
- There is a growing need for efficient processes to produce core-sheathed micro-- and nanofibers.
- Existing technologies may not effectively utilize "green polymers" or achieve precise control over fiber morphology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and detail the novel Core-sheathed Inverted Nozzle Pressurized Gyration (CsINPG) process.
- To investigate the design of the CsINPG spinning vessel and its impact on fiber formation.
- To optimize process parameters for controlled production of core-sheathed microfibers.
Main Methods:
- Development of a CsINPG apparatus featuring a polycarbonate spinning vessel with a unique nozzle arrangement.
- Utilizing combined centrifugal force (from vessel rotation) and pressure differentials (nitrogen flow) to eject and stretch polymer feedstock.
- Implementing an "inverted" horizontal axis configuration for controlled jet streaming into a water bath, enabling the use of water-soluble polymers.
Main Results:
- The CsINPG process successfully produced core-sheathed microfibers with high uniformity.
- Optimized parameters resulted in fibers with average diameters less than 10 micrometers.
- The horizontal axis and water bath facilitated the processing of "green polymers" like alginate and cellulose.
Conclusions:
- The CsINPG process represents a significant advancement in large-scale core-sheathed microfiber manufacturing.
- The developed apparatus and optimized parameters allow for precise control over fiber dimensions and structure.
- This technology holds potential for diverse applications utilizing eco-friendly polymeric materials.

