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Fabrication and Characterization of TiO2 /ZnO Nanofibers from PVAc Electrospun Microfiber for Renewable Energy Application

Camargo Silva S.M., Muñoz-Prieto E., Gomez-Pachon E., Vera-Graziano R., Universidad Pedagogica y Tecnológica de colombia and Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, UNAM, CO

We report the study of titanium dioxide / zinc oxide nanofibers obtained from the calcination of precursor poly (vinyl acetate) fibers with titanium isopropoxide and zinc nanopowder, which were prepared by the electrospinning technique. The [...]

Advancements in Nanofiber Technology

Hosie I., Revolution Fibres Ltd, NZ

Revolution Fibres Ltd is a global leader in nanofibre production and the creation of advanced textile products. Revolution Fibres has commercialized and manufactures products with various clients in the areas of filtration, skin health, composites, [...]

Recycled PET Nanofibers Produced by Electrospinning Technique

Gomes S.S., Oliveira A.M., Maia A., Zanin M.H.A., Institute for Technological Research, Group for BioNanoManufacturing, BR

The universe of science and materials technology has been revolutionized with the development of materials at nanoscale, which contribute to the improvement of material properties and development of new materials, such as non-woven recycled polyethylene [...]

Sonic Electrospinning – Turning Nanofibre into Products

Hosie I., Revolution Fibres Ltd, NZ

Revolution Fibres is a nanofibre manufacturer based in Auckland New Zealand. Strong advocates of nanofibre’s potential in many sectors; its mission is to enable companies to produce superior products using Revolution Fibres’ designed functional nanofibres. [...]

Electrospun Functional Poly(ether amide) Composite Nanofibres

Jiang X., Liang S., Wang F., Geng W., Changzhou University, CN

Due to its unique physical and chemical properties, poly (ether amide) (Pebax) has been widely applied in membrane separation, chemical sensing, and medical applications. Pebax composite nanofibres offer advantages such as high contact area and [...]

Electrospun nanofibers for Sustained Delivery of Cetylpyridinium Chloride for Buccal Topical Application

Zanin M.H.A., Santos V.A., Oliveira A.M., Cerize N.N.P., Borsatti M.A., Institute for Technological Research of the State of São Paulo - IPT, BR

The aim of this study was to prepare electrospun polymeric nanofiber mat composed of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP-Kollidon® 90F), ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B (PMMA-Eudragit® RS100) and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), 10:10:1 (wt/wt%) and its characterization for buccal [...]

Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes and Electrodes for Fuel Cells

Wycisk R., Ballengee J., Park J.W., Brodt M., Pintauro P.N., Vanderbilt University, US

The focus of our research group has been on the use of electrospinning for the fabrication of nanofiber membranes and electrodes for PEM fuel cells. We have demonstrated dramatic improvement in fuel cell performance and [...]

Structural characterization and photocatalytic activity of electrospun TiO2 and Ce-dopedTiO2 nanofibers

Sang-urai S., Worayingyong A., Mansiri S., Smith M.F., Seraphin S., Kasetsart University, TH

Mixed phase TiO2 and Ce-doped TiO2 nanofibers with different content (0.5, 2.0, 8.0%) ofcerium ions were prepared by a sol-gel electro-spinning method. Results from SEM showed nobeads on the undoped-TiO2 and Ce-doped TiO2 nanofibers with [...]

Electrospinning of decorated nanofibers with active cerium oxide nanoparticles

Shehata N., Hassounah I., Meehan K., Camelio J., Virginia Tech, US

Cerium oxide nanoparticles (ceria NPs) attract a great research and commercial interests due to its observable capability to capture radicals and dissolved oxygen molecules. Keeping ceria NPs in active form; containing Ce+3 ions with O-vacancies, [...]

Electrospinning of decorated nanofibers with active cerium oxide nanoparticles

Shehata N., Hassounah I., Meehan K., Camelio J., Virginia Tech, US

Cerium oxide nanoparticles (ceria NPs) attract a great research and commercial interests due to its observable capability to capture radicals and dissolved oxygen molecules. Keeping ceria NPs in active form; containing Ce+3 ions with O-vacancies, [...]