An Overview of Electrospinning Vascular Grafts
Cardiovascular diseases are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and are the leading cause of death globally. Heart attacks and strokes account for 80% of these deaths and are primarily related to atherosclerosis, a condition resulting from the buildup of plaques in the arteries. Vascular grafts made of expanded Teflon (ePTFE) […]
Developing Electrospun Cosmetic Masks
Skincare products use either liquid-based or dry masks to deliver the active ingredients. Liquid-based delivery is limited since the active ingredients do not adhere well to the skin, preventing adequate absorption. Dry masks usually include chemical preservatives to maintain the shelf-life of active ingredients.
Scaling up the Fabrication of Electrospun Nanofibers
Electrospinning is a versatile technique that extrudes a polymer solution in a high-voltage field to fabricate fibers on the micro to nanoscales. Unlike other fiber production techniques, electrospinning can easily tune the fiber diameter (100 nanometers to a few micrometers), mechanical properties, and chemical functionality. While this technology shows promise within research settings, it is […]
Electrospun Carbon Nanofibers for High-Performance Applications
Carbon nanofibers hold great technological importance for a variety of high-performance applications. Due to their exceptional properties including being lightweight, having high electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and excellent mechanical properties, they are being used in a wide range of applications including energy, catalysis, and aerospace. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is a synthetic polymer resin that is used […]