3-dimensional computer model of electrospinning multicapillary unit used for electrostatic field
analysis

Firych‐Nowacka, Anna; Smółka, Krzysztof; Wiak, Sławomir; Gliścińska, Eulalia; Krucińska, Izabella; Chrzanowski, M.

doi:10.1515/phys-2017-0132

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“…The dimensions of the models are based on an existing, standard solution in operation (Firych-Nowacka et al , 2017). The length of all models of collectors was 800 mm.…”

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“…Electrospinning is the process of producing super thin fibres from a solution or polymer alloy in an electrostatic field (Firych-Nowacka et al , 2017). The most important applications of electrospinning are tissue engineering, chemical and biological sensors, wound dressings, drug delivery, protective shields, and filter media for submicron particles, the fabrication of micro- and nano-devices (Cheng et al , 2017; Haider et al , 2013; Kitsara et al , 2017).…”

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Improving electrospinning process by numerical analysis of 3-D computer models

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Purpose Electrospinning is a method of the polymer super thin fibres formation by the electrostatic field. The distribution of electrostatic field affects the effectiveness of the electrospinning. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents various computer models that can improve the electrospinning process. The possibilities of modelling the electrostatic field in the design of electrospinning equipment are presented. Findings In the research part, the one focussed on finding a cylinder-shaped collector structure to limit the adverse effect of an uneven distribution of the electric field intensity on the collector. Originality/value The paper concerns the improvement of the electrospinning process with the use of electrostatic field modelling. In the first part, several possible applications of electrostatic models have been indicated, thanks to which the efficiency of the process has been improved. The original solution of the collector geometry was presented, which according to the authors, in comparison with previous models, gives the most promising results. In this solution, it was possible to obtain an even distribution of the electric field intensity while removing the unfavourable effect of the field strength increase on the outer edges of the collector. The most important aspect in this paper is electric field strength analysis.

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“…The dimensions of the models are based on an existing, standard solution in operation (Firych-Nowacka et al , 2017). The length of all models of collectors was 800 mm.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%