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Electrospun membranes are made of thousands of nanofibers and are widely used in many fields. However, their poor mechanical properties seriously restrict their industrialization. In this paper, a simple post fabrication strategy is proposed to enhance the strength of electrospun nanofiber membranes. The polymer skeleton was melted electrohydrodynamic direct-writing into the electrospun nanofiber membrane and penetrated the nanofiber membrane to enhance its mechanical properties. As a verification, composite membrane with polyimide nanofiber and polylactide skeleton was generated, and tensile strength increased from 14.9 MPa to 34.2 MPa without significant loss of fiber morphology. 2024-04-01

As the global facial mask market continues to grow, consumers have put forward higher requirements for the functionality and ingredients of mask products. Ordinary facial masks mostly use ordinary non-woven fabrics as the mask base fabric and are used with essence. Preservatives are generally added. At the same time, they are susceptible to the influence of the external environment and are easily oxidized, causing the mask to deteriorate and cause skin allergic reactions. In addition, traditional facial masks have problems such as poor fit with the skin, poor breathability, insufficient absorption of nutrient solutions, and easy dripping. 2024-06-01

Purpose As a result of referee evaluation, the subject scope of the article has been expanded. Previously, only polycaprolactone (PCL) loaded with peppermint extract had been studied. As a result of peer review, nanostructure production was made with peppermint-loaded polylactic acid (PLA). Literature information about PLA polymer has been added to the Introduction section. Additionally, to analyze the presence of peppermint extract in Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) measurements, a comparison was made with 100% PCL, 100% PLA and 100% peppermint extract. In order to observe the effect of polymer type, evaluations were made between the produced peppermint-loaded nanostructures containing 2024-12-01

Citation: Brockhagen, B.; Hellert, C.; Grothe, T.; Güth, U.; Storck, J.L.; Ehrmann, A.; Wortmann, M. Freestanding Flexible Carbon Nanofiber Mats for Energy Storage Applications. Mater. Proc. 2025, 21, 1. Abstract: Carbon nanofiber mats can be applied for diverse energy applications. Usually, they should be freestanding and show sufficient structural stability. Poly(acrylonitrile) (PAN) is often used as the base material for electrospinning due to its high carbon yield during carbonization. Carbonized PAN nanofiber mats, however, may be brittle and break under mechanical load. Here, we report a study of the impact of ZnO and tetraethyl or-thosilicate (TEOS) as nanoparticle additives on the 2025-02-01

In this study, a novel handheld battery-operated electrospinning device equipped with a nanofiber concentrator was developed to enhance target area control during nanofiber deposition. The device manipulates the electric field using the dielectric properties of a polymeric tunnel, enabling precise deposition of nanofibers with specific patterns. Low molecular weight chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) (CS/PVA) nanofibers with an average diameter of 65 ± 9 nm were successfully synthesized. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations demonstrated the effectiveness of the nanofiber concentrator in stabilizing the whipping jet, reducing deposition area, and increasing accuracy. 2025-02-01