Production and Characterization of Polyurethane Fibers by Forcespinning Method and Incorporation of Luminiscense Nanoparticles

Author

Sunanda Kumar Saha, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

8-2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Mechanical Engineering

First Advisor

Dr. Karen Lozano

Second Advisor

Dr. Bhupendra Srivastava

Third Advisor

Dr. Javier Ortega

Abstract

In this work, Polyurethane (PU) fine fiber nonwoven mats are generated using the Forcespinning® method. A detailed study focusing on the effect of PU concentration within solutions of N, N Dimethylformamide and the effect of relative humidity (RH) on fiber average diameter and fiber yield is presented. Solutions were prepared with 4 different concentrations, 14, 15, 16 and 17 wt% of PU. It was observed that as concentration of PU increases, average diameter shows a tendency to increase. Production of fibers with RH varying from X to X was analyzed. It was shown that higher RH is convenient for PU fiber production. Fibers were characterized under a scanning electron microscope to evaluate fiber size and surface features. Contact Angle measurements were also performed.as expected a dependency with fiber size was observed.

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Recommended Citation

Saha, Sunanda Kumar, "Production and Characterization of Polyurethane Fibers by Forcespinning Method and Incorporation of Luminiscense Nanoparticles" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 959.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/959