Tuning the gradient structure of highly breathable, permeable, directional water transport in bi-layered Janus fibrous membranes using electrospinning
Yue Zhang, Ting‐Ting Li, Hai‐Tao Ren, Fei Sun, Qi Lin, Jia-Horng Lin, Ching‐Wen Lou
Abstract
(5.0 times higher than a commercial membrane). Furthermore, a plausible mechanism explaining the bi-layered Janus fibrous membrane performance is studied. The fibrous membrane is suggested to be a promising candidate for various applications, especially in moisture-wicking clothing.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrospinningJanusMembraneMaterials scienceChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryNanotechnologyChemistryComposite materialPolymerBiochemistryEngineeringElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsSurface Modification and Superhydrophobicity