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Process optimization and alignment of PVA/FeCl3 nano composite fibres by electrospinning

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This paper describes the result of investigation on PVA/FeCl3 nano composites fibres prepared by the electrospinning process. The effects of instrument parameters including solution concentration, electric voltage, tip–target distance, flow rate parameters on the morphology of electrospun PVA/FeCl3 fibres were evaluated. The produced composite fibres were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). Fibre mats of (PVA)/FeCl3 composite thin fibres, in the diameter of 500–1100 nm, were prepared by electrospinning. These microscopies show detailed morphologies of PVA/FeCl3 nano composites incorporating magnetic power. These novel composite fibres could be used in biomedical, catalyst and magnetic purpose.

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  1. Institute for Flexible Materials, School of Textiles and Design, Heriot-Watt University, Nethardale, Galshiels, TD1 3HF, UK

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Chowdhury, M., Stylios, G. Process optimization and alignment of PVA/FeCl3 nano composite fibres by electrospinning. J Mater Sci 46, 3378–3386 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-010-5226-5

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