This study aimed to manufacture nanofiber from the PBAT via electrospinningand systematically elucidate the effects of the rheological properties of thespinning solution and process variables on nanofiber formation. To achieve this,key parameters dete...
This study aimed to manufacture nanofiber from the PBAT via electrospinningand systematically elucidate the effects of the rheological properties of thespinning solution and process variables on nanofiber formation. To achieve this,key parameters determining electro-spinnability, such as shear viscosity and surfacetension, were analyzed according to the solvent ratio and concentration of the PBAT solution. This analysis aimed to identify optimal conditions for uniformnanofiber formation.
To clearly identify the optimal composition for PBAT nanofiber formation, theapplied voltage, discharge rate, nozzle diameter, and environmental conditions weremaintained consistently. Thus, by independently adjusting PBAT concentration andsolvent composition, an optimal electrospinning composition capable of producinguniform and continuous nanofiber was established. Based on the identified optimalelectrospinning condition, a wet electrospinning process was applied tomanufacture PBAT nanofiber airfilter. The potential for air filter applications wasexamined based on the degree of lamination.
Meanwhile, to enhance filter functionality, a T-CNF dip-coating process wasapplied to a PBAT nanofiber mat. The mechanism of the carboxyl-based negativecharge of T-CNF on the filter surface was qualitatively investigated. This studyconfirmed that not only the physical filtration properties of PBAT itself but also theelectrical characteristics of T-CNF due to its polarization interact in a complexmanner, leading to a novel behavioral mechanism.
Overall, this study is significant in that it identifies the optimal composition of PBAT nanofiber and suggests the possibility of imparting surface chargecharacteristics using a T-CNF-based functional coating. Furthermore, it establishes afoundation for demonstrating the potential of next-generation, high-performance,and eco-friendly nanofiber-based air filters.