The production and characterization of microbial cellulose–electrospun membrane hybrid nano-fabrics (original) (raw)

Journal of Industrial Textiles

Abstract

This study investigates the biosynthesis of microbial cellulose–electrospun nano-fibrous membrane hybrid nano-fabric via the use of a modified bioreactor. Microbial cellulose is known for its high liquid absorbency and hygienic nature. Electrospun nano-fibrous membranes, on the other hand, exhibit excessive surface hydrophobicity in typical conditions. As such, this research intends to improve the hydrophilic property of electrospun membranes through in situ self-assembly of microbial cellulose nano-fibrils on membrane’s surface. Scanning electron microscopy showed successful growth of microbial cellulose nano-fibrils on the surface and within the structure of electrospun membranes which could possibly contribute toward improved tensile properties. Some functional properties of hybrid nano-fabric, including water absorbency, drying time, and amount of vertical wicking, were determined and compared with pure electrospun membrane samples. Results showed that water absorbency, wicking ...

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