Automated low-cost device to produce sub-micrometric polymer fibers based on blow spun method.

ABSTRACT: Attending the latest advances in polymeric fibers, the design of low-cost, and high-quality scientific equipment for obtaining fibers seemed essential. To overcome this challenge, a 3D printable prototype was designed, assembled, and validated to obtain fibers using the SBS method. The particular configuration of the prototype consisted of controlling the process conditions such as working distance and injection flow, as well as other parameters such as RPM and the axial movement of the cylindrical collector. Thus, these parameters were automated using a microcontroller (Arduino) that receives information from an Android device with bluetooth connectivity to control each of the elements of the equipment. Subsequently, the repeatability and reproducibility of the fibers was verified using p

SUBMITTER: Dominguez JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9123463 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature