In week 2 consisted of additional research about the apparatus and materials used for electrospinning. Through the research we found the different variables of spinning were; time, solute, solvent, voltage, distance, temp, humidity, viscosity,
and angle. In the project, these variables are tested to see the effect the spun fibers. After consulting with Marjorie about the limited time constraints it was decided to change the distance and the angles at which the different fibers are spun at. This initial testing is to do a general test on how well a fiber can be used for filtering a water solution. The main goal in the project is to create a filter out of fibers that would make cleaner drinking water. Since PEO dissolves in water, a different polymer can replace the PEO and be spun with the same variables for an ideal filter. The ideal variables will be found through our experimentation and we will implement those variables on another polymer to create this filter. Hopefully if time allows, we will be able to create this filter.
Below is a video of the Electrospinning Apparatus and it's functionality:
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