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- Researchers have developed a magnetic fibrous membrane using a solvent-free and eco-friendly melt electrospinning method, specifically combining polycaprolactone (PCL) with iron oxide (FeO) to create the material.
- The apparatus used for this process is lightweight (450g) and portable, making it convenient for potential medical use in therapies.
- The resulting PCL/FeO fibers are uniform in size (4-17 μm) and have demonstrated excellent heating efficiency and thermal cycling, making them promising for applications in magnetic hyperthermia therapy.
Article Abstract
Magnetic fibrous membrane used to generate heat under the alternating magnetic field (AMF) has attracted wide attention due to their application in magnetic hyperthermia. However, there is not magnetic fibrous membrane prepared by melt electrospinning (e-spinning) which is a solvent-free, bio-friendly technology. In this work, polycaprolactone (PCL)/FeO fiber membrane was prepared by melt e-spinning and using homemade self-powered portable melt e-spinning apparatus. The hand-held melt e-spinning apparatus has a weight of about 450 g and a precise size of 24 cm in length, 6 cm in thickness and 13 cm in height, which is more portable for widely using in the medical field. The PCL/FeO composite fibers with diameters of 4-17 μm, are very uniform. In addition, the magnetic composite fiber membrane has excellent heating efficiency and thermal cycling characteristics. The results indicated that self-powered portable melt e-spinning apparatus and PCL/FeO fiber membrane may provide an attractive way for hyperthermia therapy.
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- Researchers have developed a magnetic fibrous membrane using a solvent-free and eco-friendly melt electrospinning method, specifically combining polycaprolactone (PCL) with iron oxide (FeO) to create the material.
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