Electrospinning of polymers has become a common method to produce nanofibers for a multitude of applications. However, biopolymers with inherent charges such as chitosan and alginate still present a challenge though they could yield interesting extracellular matrix platforms of nanofibrous webs. In this project, the formation of nanostructures was explored using alginate solutions containing a variety of additives that could assist nanofiber formation. The effect of different types of carbon nanotubes on the fiber formation process and the resulting product characteristics is also being explored.

Electrospinning of biopolymer network structures

247th National Meeting (2014)

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