Journal of Textile Science and Technology

Journal of Textile Science and Technology

Comparative study on electrocentrifuge and electrospinning of Polyacrylonitrile as two different methods of creating new nanofilters in environmental refinement

Document Type : Research/ Original/ Regular Article

Authors
Saeedeh Rafiei 1
Peiman Valipour 2
1 Department of Carpet, Art University of Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of textile, Apparel and fashion, Qaemshahr branch, Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr, Iran
10.22034/jtst.2024.444189.1451
Abstract
The use of nano fibers has grown significantly in recent years. These fibers have many advantages over micro fibers, the most important of which is their specific surface area and greater strength. Electrospinning is a conventional process used to prepare fine and uniform polymer nanofibers. The use of this method is limited due to the need for a high potential difference, the need for an electrically conductive collector, and relatively low production speed. Centrifugal spinning technology uses centrifugal force instead of using high voltage to produce nanofiber polymer and is a safer and more affordable option than electrospinning. In this study, centrifugal and electric forces were used simultaneously to produce polyacrylonitrile nanofibers and the effectS of adding centrifugal force to electric forces on the diameter of nanofibers, production rate, percentage of surface porosity, and dye absorption of polyacrylonitrile nanofibers were compared for both methods. The results showed that the use of electrocentrifuge instead of electrospinning can reduce the diameter of nanofibers by 40% and increase the production rate by 68%. On the other hand, increasing the rotation speed in this method leads to a decrease in the diameter of nanofibers and an increase in the specific surface area. Morever, nanofibers produced by this method were 33% more successful than electrospun nanofibers in absorbing colored pollutants. Therefore, the use of these fibers as an effective absorbent for colored wastes is suggested.
Keywords
nanofibers
electrocentrifuge
electrospinning
polyacrylonitrile
colored wastewater treatment

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  • Receive Date 16 February 2024
  • Revise Date 10 June 2024
  • Accept Date 11 June 2024