College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences (BCAS)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 23:30:51
Major
Chemical Engineering
Honors Course
4200_497_001_4197
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
Electrospinning uses high voltages to form polymer nanofiber membranes. These membranes have potential for use in filtration, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and catalysis. The nonwoven fiber mat is malleable but has a low tensile strength compared to a solid film of the same polymer. Joining the fibers with a thin film is desired to balance the strength and flexibility. Three methods of producing a film on fiber membrane were tested. The techniques are spraying then melting, spin coating, and dip coating. Electrospinning setup conditions, solvent ratios, damage to fibers, and spin coating speeds were determined. Research was abruptly stopped and optimal dip coating conditions weren’t found. Final characterization of the membranes was also not completed. What was completed will facilitate similar work with electrospinning or finishing this experiment. Using a gas permeable film coating or varying the membrane area covered by film will build off of this research and make it more applicable.
Research Sponsor
George G. Chase
First Reader
Zhenmeng Peng
Second Reader
Edward A. Evans
Honors Faculty Advisor
H. Michael Cheung
Recommended Citation
DeJean, Kristopher, "Methods for Film Coating Electrospun Fibers" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1052.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1052
Comments
Research for this project was abruptly stopped and unfinished due to the COVID-19 pandemic.