Speaker
Dr
Sujit Bidhar
(FNAL)
Description
A compact nanofiber production unit with capability to produce variety of ceramic nanofibers using very low power output low voltage DC input inexpensive DC-DC voltage converter with dual polarity high voltage DC supply has been developed. The device is much smaller light weight and simplifier than conventional electrospinning unit. The device is much safer to use as it limits the output power to only few watts and can be operated out of a 9V battery as well as 12V DC adapter. System is a versatile unit employing syringe needled spinneret for prototype nanofiber and a customized 3d printed delivery system with spiked helical spinneret for mass production. It also produces thicker nanofiber mat using corona ionizer.
Primary author
Dr
Sujit Bidhar
(FNAL)
Co-author
Mr
Kris Anderson
(Fermilab)