The Effect of Processing Parameters Onpoly (Lactic Acid)/Poly(Ethylene Oxide)Bicomponentultrafine Fibersby Co-Electrospinning

Abstract:

Poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/polyethylene oxide (PEO) bicomponent fibers werefabricated by co-electrospinning technique in a side by side configuration. Effect of PEO concentration, PLA and PEO solution flow rate and an applied voltage on formation, size and morphology of the fibers were investigated. The results showed that the fibers size increased with increasing PEO concentration, PEO flow rate ratio and applied voltage. The composition of the fibers was confirmed by IR spectrum. Additionally, by pairing PEO, which is a water soluble polymer, with PLA, follow by PEO phase removal in water, a C-shaped ultrafine fiber was prepared.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 701)
• Pages: 254-258
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.701.254
• Online since: May 2013
• Authors: Suttipan Pavasupree, Kawee Srikulkit, Ratthapol Rangkupan
• Keywords: Bicomponent, Co-Electrospinng, Poly (Ethylene Oxide), Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), Ultrafine Fiber

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