Preparation of Polyurethane-Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) / Chitosan Blend Nanofiber Nonwovens by Coelectrospinning

Abstract:

Polyurethane-poly (vinyl alcohol)/chitosan (PU-PVA/CS) blend nanofiber nonwovens were successfully prepared by coelectrospinning in this paper. The morphology, diameter and structure of the electrospun nanomaterials were examined by SEM and FITR, and their mechanical properties were tested. The diameter distribution of the nanofibers was measured by Image-Pro Plus. The results show that the ideal nanofibers with the diameter in 50-350 nm can be obtained with the proper technical parameters of PU and PVA/CS nanofibers as follows: the spinning voltage at 30 kV and 40 kV, the extruding speed at 6 mL/h and 0.5 ml/h, the collecting distance at 150 mm and 200 mm, respectively.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 602-604)
• Pages: 157-160
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.602-604.157
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Wei Min Kang, Jing Yan, Bo Wen Cheng
• Keywords: Coelectrospinning, Nanofiber, Poly(vinyl Alcohol) / Chitosan, Polyurethane (PU)

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