College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 19:40:29
Major
Chemical Engineering
Honors Course
4200:497
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2021
Abstract
Piezoelectric polymer materials such as polyvinylidene fluoride exhibit beneficial properties for use in personal protective equipment (PPE) against viral contaminants and other foreign microparticles. The electrospinning process of this material allows for surface charge to develop over a controlled surface area. Kynar 761 at 10 wt% demonstrates increased surface charge after withstanding a flow of aerated NaCl particles from a TSI 8130 instrument. Utilizing voltage measurements from a Faraday bucket, 18 wt% Kynar 761 and MG-15 exhibit surface charge when undergoing an electrospinning process; however, Kynar MG-15 displays lower charge values than that of Kynar 761. Several critical factors such as fiber diameter, porosity, mat thickness, and backbone structure influence the strengths of unique properties within PVDF based on desired applications.
Research Sponsor
Prof. George G. Chase
First Reader
Prof. Bi-min Zhang Newby
Second Reader
Dr. Harshal Gade
Honors Faculty Advisor
Prof. Bi-min Zhang Newby
Recommended Citation
Kantenwein, Ryan, "Investigation of Surface Charge using Faraday Bucket Measurements: Analysis on Electrospun Polyvinylidene Fluoride Fiber Mats" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1280.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1280
Included in
Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering Commons, Electrical and Electronics Commons, Polymer and Organic Materials Commons, Polymer Science Commons