Focused Patterning of Electrospun Nanofibers Using a Dielectric Guide Structure
Open Access
- 7 May 2021
- Vol. 13 (9), 1505
- https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13091505
Abstract
The patterning of electrospun fibers is a key technology applicable to various fields. This study reports a novel focused patterning method for electrospun nanofibers that uses a cylindrical dielectric guide. The finite elements method (FEM) was used to analyze the electric field focusing phenomenon and ground its explanation in established theory. The horizontal and vertical electric field strengths in the simulation are shown to be key factors in determining the spatial distribution of nanofibers. The experimental results demonstrate a relationship between the size of the cylindrical dielectric guide and that of the electrospun area accumulated in the collector. By concentrating the electric field, we were able to fabricate a pattern of less than 6 mm. The demonstration of continuous line and square patterning shows that the electrospun area can be well controlled. This novel patterning method can be used in a variety of applications, such as sensors, biomedical devices, batteries, and composites.Funding Information
- Institute for Information and Communications Technology Promotion (20200015170011001)
- Chungnam National University (2020-2021)
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