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Ultra-Thin Electro-Spun PAN Nanofiber Membrane for High-Efficient Inhalable PM_2.5 Particles Filtration

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In this work, we introduce a synthesis method for a nanofiber membrane made of polyacrylonitrile and verify its filtration ability with micron-size particles. The polyacrylonitrile nanofiber membrane was produced by electro-spun technique with a thickness less than 0.2 mm. The filtration experimental result from micron-size particle penetration proved that after 60-min deposition, the polyacrylonitrile nanofiber membrane successfully filtrated ~99% micron-size particles in solution. We found that uniform morphology, consistent nanofiber diameter without disordered beads will lead to a better filtration performance. This finding will provide a low-cost, environmental-friendly and straightforward filtration approach for future PM_2.5 elimination in an aqueous and harsh environment.

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Journal of Nano Research Vol. 46

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Journal of Nano Research (Volume 46)

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March 2017

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Shi Su, Jiang Ling Li, Lei Zhou, Shu Wan, Heng Chang Bi, Qing Ma, Li Tao Sun*

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Electrospun, Filtration, Inhalable Particles, Nanofibers

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