Transparency of Electrospun Nanofiber Mats at Salimpour Site.

Nanoscale optical fibers, capable of confining light at the nanoscale, exhibit nonlinear effects and generate a strong evanescent field interacting with the surrounding environment. In this study, we compared various nanofibers composed of different glasses, closely matching the refractive index of silica, while immersed in acetone. Our objective was to optimize the Kerr effect contributions from either the core or the cladding, dependent on factors such as nanofiber dimensions, core optical properties, and the effective area of the fundamental mode HE11 both inside and outside the nanofiber core. Our findings reveal that the fluorophosphate (S-FPM3) nanofiber exhibits a dominant Kerr 2024-02-01

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

In this study, uniform Zn 2+ incorporated chitosan nanofibers were first prepared by electrospinning with PEO as the cospinning agent and ZnO as the Zn 2024-08-03

Green polymers and nanocomposites are noticed by researchers in the environmental fields. Among them, starch, polylactic acid, and cellulose nanofiber (CNF) are eco-friendly. In the present study, thermoplastic bio-nanocomposites of starch/cellulose nanofiber (SN), polylactic acid/cellulose nanofiber (PN), and starch/polylactic acid/cellulose nanofiber (SPN) are prepared by film casting. The effect of nanofibers is investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical properties, and water vapor permeability (WVP) of films. Results show that the mechanical properties of SN and PN improve with the addition of CNFs due to their uniform dispersion which are 2024-10-01

Due to changing lifestyles, millions of people worldwide experience dry eye disease (DED). The treatment for DED primarily involves the topical use of artificial tears and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Frequent administration of conventional eye drops leads to reduced patient adherence. This study aims to improve the convenience and reduce the dosing frequency, by designing dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DSP)-loaded multilayer nanofiber inserts (MLNI) for managing DED. The drug-loaded electrospun nanofibers were sandwiched between two blank nanofiber scaffolds. The outer nanofiber scaffolds will aid mucoadhesion and lubricate the cornea to reduce the dryness. 2024-12-01