Effects of Poly(ethylene glycol), Inorganic Salt, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, and Solvent System on Electrospinning of Poly(ethylene oxide) (original) (raw)

2006, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering

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The study investigates the influence of various additives, including poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), inorganic salts, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), and different solvent systems on the electrospinning process of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO). It was found that the addition of low-molecular-weight PEGs led to bead-on-string morphology due to their short relaxation time, while higher PEO concentrations, along with the inclusion of NaCl and SDS, improved electrospinnability by increasing viscosity and conductivity, thus reducing bead formation. The findings provide insights into optimizing electrospinning conditions for creating uniform PEO fibers.

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