Friedemann K.
Max-Planck-Institut for Polymer Research Mainz, DE
Keywords: anisometric particles, colloid electrospinning
We developed a new and simple approach to fabricate large amounts of anisometric particles via controlled fragmentation of electrospun composite nanofibers. Polystyrene nanoparticles were embedded as void precursors in silica fibers by electrospinning of mixed dispersions of silica and polystyrene (PS) nanoparticles resulting in silica fibers with defects after calcination. The mayority of the fibers could be broken at these defects via sonication resulting in rod-shaped fiber segments of defined length.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2012: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites (Volume 1)
Published: June 18, 2012
Pages: 453 - 456
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Nanoparticle Synthesis & Applications
ISBN: 978-1-4665-6274-5