nanofiber – TechConnect Briefs

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 [...]

Advanced Manufacturing Process for Producing Carbon Nanofiber Yarns

Carpenter A.W., Gause C., Zhang L., Kennedy J.M., Hopper C., Mao Q., Kelkar A., AxNano, LLC, US

AxNano developed a novel method for producing robust, high-volume, cost-effective carbon fibers in support of next-generation materials for structural composites. AxNano has developed a high-throughput advanced process to form bundles of nano-fibers making nanofiber yarns. [...]

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 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 [...]

Graphene-Loaded Nanofiber-Modified Electrode: A Novel and Sensitive Electrochemical Detection System

Rodthongkum N., Ruecha N., Promphet N., Rangkupan R., Vachet R.W., Chailapakul O., Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, TH

This work aims to develop a novel electrode based on graphene loaded nanofibers for sensitive electrochemical detection of biomolecules (i.e. dopamine) and heavy metals. The very low limit of detection are obtained for both dopamine [...]

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 [...]

Quinaldine and Indole based pH Sensitive Colorimetric Chemosensor and their application of nanofiber

Bae J.S., Kim S-H, Son D.H. Lee Y-A., Kyungpook National University, KR

Colorimetric chemosensors are now considered as one of the most effective analytical method used in the environment monitoring. Colorimetric chemosensors for pH sensing can easily detect the primary danger or change of the surrounding environment [...]

High Efficiency Nanofiber Reflectors for Lighting Applications

Lynn Davis J., RTI International, US

Nanofibers are an advanced optical media that can deliver extremely high reflectance values over large areas. The materials are made in high volumes in a roll-to-roll process using known spinning technologies. Nanofiber reflectors are particularly [...]