Fractal-like multiple jets in electrospinning process
Yu-Ke Wu, Yong Liu
Abstract
The electrospinning process is greatly affected by the instability of Taylor cone, an instable point can eject a jet, and multiple instable points can produce multiple jets. A fractal-like multi-jet phenomenon was found in electrospinning process with auxiliary electrodes, and main factors affecting the spinning process were studied experimentally, which included solution viscosity, surface tension, and conductivity. The fractal-like multi-jet is feasible to control the fiber morphology and its output.
Topics & Concepts
SpinningElectrospinningJet (fluid)FractalMaterials scienceSurface tensionMechanicsViscosityProcess (computing)InstabilityConductivityComposite materialPhysicsThermodynamicsComputer sciencePolymerMathematical analysisMathematicsQuantum mechanicsOperating systemElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsTextile materials and evaluations