Hassounah, I., Shehata, N., Hudson, A., Orler, B. and Meehan, K. (2014) Characteristics and 3D formation of PVA and PEO electrospun nanofibers with embedded urea. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131(3), 39840. (doi: 10.1002/app.39840)
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Abstract
The behavior of electrospun polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyethylene oxide (PEO) nanofibers embedded with urea is studied as a function of various process parameters. Our results show that three-dimensional nanofiber networks can be obtained when high concentrations of urea in the solution are used during electrospinning. The nanofibers are characterized using both scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The stability of the nanofiber as a function of electric field has also been studied. The successful formation of three-dimensional nanofiber networks can open new trends toward applications in fertilizers containing nanofibers in the nanoagricultural field.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Meehan, Professor Kathleen |
| Authors: | Hassounah, I., Shehata, N., Hudson, A., Orler, B., and Meehan, K. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 0021-8995 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1097-4628 |
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