Preparation and Characterizations of Rosin Based Thin Films and Fibers.

In this study, we report the preparation and comparison of the rosin based thin films and electrospun fibers in terms of their formation and characterizations. Rosin in the form of thin films and fibers can be obtained via wet casting method and electrospinning process, respectively. Systematic experiments were performed to study the morphology, structure and thermal properties of the rosin thin films and electrospun fibers.

Influence of antimicrobial additives on the formation of rosin nanofibers via electrospinning.

In this study, we describe the influence of antimicrobial additives on the formation of rosin fibers by using electrospinning technique. Systematic experiments were performed to fabricate the rosin fibers via electrospinning and we tried to reduce the size of the fibers by mixing some additives such as triethylbenzylammonium chloride (TEBAC), chitosan and silver nitrate in the rosin polymer solution. The morphology, structure and thermal properties of the electrospun rosin fibers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy and thermogravimetry (TGA).

Effect of adhesive on the morphology and mechanical properties of electrospun fibrous mat of cellulose acetate.

Ultrafine fibers of cellulose acetate/poly(butyl acrylate) (CA/PBA) composite in which PBA acted as an adhesive and CA acted as a matrix, were successfully prepared as fibrous mat via electrospinning. The morphology observation from the electrospun CA/PBA composite fibers, after treatment with heat hardener, revealed that the fibers were cylindrical and had point-bonded structures. SEM, FT-IR spectra, Raman spectra, TGA analysis, and mechanical properties measurement were used to study the different properties of hybrid mats.

Photocatalytic and antibacterial properties of a TiO2/nylon-6 electrospun nanocomposite mat containing silver nanoparticles.

Silver-impregnated TiO(2)/nylon-6 nanocomposite mats exhibit excellent characteristics as a filter media with good photocatalytic and antibacterial properties and durability for repeated use. Silver nanoparticles (NPs) were successfully embedded in electrospun TiO(2)/nylon-6 composite nanofibers through the photocatalytic reduction of silver nitrate solution under UV-light irradiation. TiO(2) NPs present in nylon-6 solution were able to cause the formation of a high aspect ratio spider-wave-like structure during electrospinning and facilitated the UV photoreduction of AgNO(3) to Ag.