Electrospinning fabrication and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol/ waterborne polyurethane/montmorillonite nanocomposite nanofibers

In Kyo Kim, Jeong Hyun Yeum

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Abstract

Poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/waterborne Polyurethane (WBPU)/montmorillonite clay (MMT) nanocomposite nanofibers were prepared using electrospinning technique of aqueous solutions. Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and thermal gravimetric analyzer were used to characterize the morphology and properties of the nanocomposite nanofibers. Since PVA, WBPU and MMT are hydrophilic, non-toxic and biocompatible materials, these nanocomposite nanofibers can be used for filter and medical industries as wound dressing materials, antimicrobial filters, etc.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)553-557
Number of pages5
JournalPolymer (Korea)
Volume35
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2011

Keywords

  • Montmorillonite (mmt)
  • Nanocomposite
  • Nanofiber
  • Poly (vinyl alcohol) (pva)
  • Waterborne polyurethane (wbpu)

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