Composition Effects on the Morphology of PVA/Chitosan Electrospun Nanofibers

ABSTRACT: Since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the interest in applying nanofibers t air filtration and personal protective equipment has grown significantly. Due to their morphological and structural properties, nanofibers have potential applications for air filtration in masks and air filters. However, most nanofiber membrane materials used for these purposes are generally non-degradable materials, which can contribute to the disposal of plastic waste into the environment. Hence, this work aims to produce polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan (CS) biodegradable nanofibers with controlled morphology and structure via electrospinning. An experimental design was used to investigate the effects of the PVA|CS ratio and concentration on the properties of the electrospinning compositions and electrospun nanofib

SUBMITTER: da Mata G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9698655 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature