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Al-Abduljabbar A, Farooq I. Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers: Processing, Properties, and Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 15:polym15010065. [PMID: 36616414 PMCID: PMC9823865 DOI: 10.3390/polym15010065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Electrospun polymer nanofibers (EPNF) constitute one of the most important nanomaterials with diverse applications. An overall review of EPNF is presented here, starting with an introduction to the most attractive features of these materials, which include the high aspect ratio and area to volume ratio as well as excellent processability through various production techniques. A review of these techniques is featured with a focus on electrospinning, which is the most widely used, with a detailed description and different types of the process. Polymers used in electrospinning are also reviewed with the solvent effect highlighted, followed by a discussion of the parameters of the electrospinning process. The mechanical properties of EPNF are discussed in detail with a focus on tests and techniques used for determining them, followed by a section for other properties including electrical, chemical, and optical properties. The final section is dedicated to the most important applications for EPNF, which constitute the driver for the relentless pursuit of their continuous development and improvement. These applications include biomedical application such as tissue engineering, wound healing and dressing, and drug delivery systems. In addition, sensors and biosensors applications, air filtration, defense applications, and energy devices are reviewed. A brief conclusion is presented at the end with the most important findings and directions for future research.
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Fluorine-Free Hydrophobic Modification and Waterproof Breathable Properties of Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile Nanofibrous Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14235295. [PMID: 36501689 PMCID: PMC9735966 DOI: 10.3390/polym14235295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Waterproof breathable functional membranes have broad application prospects in the field of outdoors textiles. The fluorine-containing microporous membranes of the mainstream functional products easily cause harm to the environment, and thus, the fluorine-free environmental nanofibrous membranes are an important development direction for functional membranes. In this subject, the electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibrous membranes were first hydrophobically modified by amino functional modified polysiloxane (AMP), followed by in situ cross-linking modified with 4, 4'-methyl diphenylene diisocyanate (MDI). The fluorine-free modification by AMP altered the surface of the membranes from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, and greatly improved the waterproof properties with the hydrostatic pressure reaching to 87.6 kPa. In addition, the formation of bonding points and the in situ preparation of polyuria through the reaction between the isocyanate in MDI and the amino group in AMP, could improve the mechanical properties effectively. When using AMP with the concentration of 1 wt% and MDI with the concentration of 2 wt%, the relatively good comprehensive performance was obtained with good water resistance (93.8 kPa), modest vapor permeability (4.7 kg m-2 d-1) and air permeability (12.7 mm/s). Based on these testing data, the modified nanofibrous membranes had excellent waterproof and breathable properties, which has future potential in outdoor sports apparel.
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Kurapati R, Natarajan U. Role of Chemical Linkage in Solvation of Polyurethanes in Organic Solvents Studied by Explicit Molecular Dynamics Simulations. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c02421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Raviteja Kurapati
- Macromolecular Modeling and Simulation Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai600036, India
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- Macromolecular Modeling and Simulation Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai600036, India
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Fabrication and characterization of three-layer nanofibrous yarn (PA6/PU/PA6). Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03835-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Features and Methods of Making Nanofibers by Electrospinning, Phase Separation and Self-assembly. JORJANI BIOMEDICINE JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.52547/jorjanibiomedj.10.1.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Li P, Feng Q, Chen L, Zhao J, Lei F, Yu H, Yi N, Gan F, Han S, Wang L, Wang X. Environmentally Friendly, Durably Waterproof, and Highly Breathable Fibrous Fabrics Prepared by One-Step Fluorine-Free Waterborne Coating. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:8613-8622. [PMID: 35113511 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c23664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Waterproof and breathable membranes (WBMs) have drawn broad attention due to their widespread applications in various scientific and industry fields. However, creating WBMs with environment-friendliness and high performance is still a critical and challenging task. Herein, an environmentally friendly fluorine-free WBM with high performance was prepared through electrospinning and one-step dip-coating technology. The fluorine-free waterborne hydroxyl acrylic resin (HAR) emulsion containing long hydrocarbon chains endowed the electrospun polyacrylonitrile/blocked isocyanate prepolymer (PAN/BIP) fibrous membranes with superior hydrophobicity; meanwhile, crosslinking agent BIP ensured strong chemical binding between hydrocarbon segments and fiber substrate. The as-prepared PAN/BIP@HAR fibrous membranes achieve ideal properties with waterproofness of 112.5 kPa and moisture permeability of 12.7 kg m-2 d-1, which are comparable to the existing high-performance fluorinated WBMs. Besides, the PAN/BIP@HAR membranes also display impressive tensile strength and durability. Significantly, the proposed technology was also applicable to other hydrophilic fiber substrates, such as cellulose acetate and polyamide 6. The successful synthesis of environmentally friendly, durably waterproof, and highly breathable PAN/BIP@HAR membranes not only opens a new avenue to materials design, but also provides promising candidates with tremendous potential in various areas.
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- Penghui Li
- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Textile Materials and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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Zhou W, Gong X, Li Y, Si Y, Zhang S, Yu J, Ding B. Waterborne electrospinning of fluorine-free stretchable nanofiber membranes with waterproof and breathable capabilities for protective textiles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 602:105-114. [PMID: 34118600 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.05.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS Smart membranes with robust liquid water resistance and water vapor transmission capabilities have attracted growing attentions in personal protective equipment and environmental protection. However, current fluorine-free waterproof and breathable nanofibrous membranes are usually prepared through toxic solvent-based electrospinning, which raises great concerns about their environmental impacts. EXPERIMENTS We develop environmentally friendly fluorine-free polyurethane nanofibrous membranes with robust waterproof and breathable performances via waterborne electrospinning without post-coating treatment. The incorporation of the low surface energy long-chain alkyls and polycarbodiimide crosslinker imparts the interconnective porous channels with high hydrophobicity to waterborne fluorine-free polyurethane nanofibrous membranes. FINDINGS The waterborne fluorine-free nanofibrous membranes show high water contact angle of 137.1°, robust hydrostatic pressure of 35.9 kPa, desirable water vapor transmission rate of 4885 g m-2 d-1, excellent air permeability of 19.9 mm s-1, good tensile elongation of 372.4%, and remarkable elasticity of 56.9%, thus offering strong potential for protective textiles and leaving no toxic solvent residues. This work could also serve as a guide for the design of green and high-performance fibrous materials used for medical hygiene, wearable electronics, water desalination, and oil/water separation.
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- Wen Zhou
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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Characterization of electrospun polyurethane/polyacrylonitrile nanofiber for protective textiles. IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13726-021-00961-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Feng J, Shi H, Yang X, Xiao S. Self-Adhesion Conductive Sub-micron Fiber Cardiac Patch from Shape Memory Polymers to Promote Electrical Signal Transduction Function. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:19593-19602. [PMID: 33900060 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c22844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Myocardial infarction (MI) constitutes the first cause of morbidity and mortality in our life, so using highly conductive and elastic materials to produce an engineered cardiac patch is an effective way to improve the myocardium infarction area function. Here, shape memory polymers of the polyurethane/polyaniline/silicon oxide (PU/PANI/SiO2) electrospinning sub-micron fiber patch were precisely produced in the case of the hydrogen bonding effect and interaction between the carboxyl groups to provide compatibility, phase mixing/miscibility, and stability. The sub-micron fiber patch prepared by our group has some remarkable characteristics, such as sub-micron fibers, 3D porous structure, special thickness to simulate the extracellular matrix (ECM), elastic deformation, good properties in conducting weak electrical signals, stability to maintain the whole structure, and self-adhesion. This sub-micron fiber material has been proven to be effective, easy, and reliable. Through precise design of the material system, structure regulation, and performance optimization, the aim is to produce a sub-micron fiber cardiac patch to simulate the myocardium ECM and improve conductive signal transduction for potential MI therapy.
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- Jianyong Feng
- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, No. 928, 2nd Street, Xiasha Higher Education Zone, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Media Engineering, Communication University of Zhejiang, 998 Xue Yuan Street, Higher Education Zone, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, No. 928, 2nd Street, Xiasha Higher Education Zone, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, No. 928, 2nd Street, Xiasha Higher Education Zone, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Herrán R, Molinari FN, Bilbao E, Monsalve LN, Amalvy JI. Fabrication of electrospun fibers from a waterborne soy‐based polyurethane employing polyethylene oxide as a coformer. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Rodrigo Herrán
- Grupo Materiales Poliméricos Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA–CCT CONICET La Plata/UNLP) La Plata Argentina
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- INTI Materiales Avanzados Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial San Martín Argentina
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- INTI Nanomateriales Funcionales Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial San Martín Argentina
- CONICET Godoy Cruz 2290 Buenos Aires Argentina
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- INTI Nanomateriales Funcionales Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial San Martín Argentina
- CONICET Godoy Cruz 2290 Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Grupo Materiales Poliméricos Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA–CCT CONICET La Plata/UNLP) La Plata Argentina
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales (CITEMA‐UTN/CIC) Berisso Argentina
- Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (CICPBA) La Plata Argentina
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Zhao J, Zhu W, Wang X, Liu L, Yu J, Ding B. Fluorine-Free Waterborne Coating for Environmentally Friendly, Robustly Water-Resistant, and Highly Breathable Fibrous Textiles. ACS NANO 2020; 14:1045-1054. [PMID: 31877025 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b08595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Waterproof and breathable membranes (WBMs) with simultaneous environmental friendliness and high performance are highly desirable in a broad range of applications; however, creating such materials still remains a tough challenge. Herein, we present a facile and scalable strategy to fabricate fluorine-free, efficient, and biodegradable WBMs via step-by-step dip-coating and heat curing technology. The hyperbranched polymer (ECO) coating containing long hydrocarbon chains provided an electrospun cellulose acetate (CA) fibrous matrix with high hydrophobicity; meanwhile, the blocked isocyanate cross-linker (BIC) coating ensured the strong attachment of hydrocarbon segments on CA surfaces. The resulting membranes (TCA) exhibited integrated properties with waterproofness of 102.9 kPa, breathability of 12.3 kg m-2 d-1, and tensile strength of 16.0 MPa, which are much superior to that of previously reported fluorine-free fibrous materials. Furthermore, TCA membranes can sustain hydrophobicity after exposure to various harsh environments. More importantly, the present strategy proved to be universally applicable and effective to several other hydrophilic fibrous substrates. This work not only highlights the material design and preparation but also provides environmentally friendly and high-performance WBMs with great potential application prospects for a variety of fields.
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- Jing Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles , Donghua University , Shanghai 201620 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles , Donghua University , Shanghai 201620 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles , Donghua University , Shanghai 201620 , China
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Textiles , Donghua University , Shanghai 201620 , China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology , Donghua University , Shanghai 200051 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles , Donghua University , Shanghai 201620 , China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology , Donghua University , Shanghai 200051 , China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Textiles , Donghua University , Shanghai 201620 , China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology , Donghua University , Shanghai 200051 , China
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Bramhecha I, Sheikh J. Development of Sustainable Citric Acid-Based Polyol To Synthesize Waterborne Polyurethane for Antibacterial and Breathable Waterproof Coating of Cotton Fabric. Ind Eng Chem Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.9b05195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Indrajit Bramhecha
- Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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Jahid MA, Hu J, Thakur S. Novel approach of making porous polyurethane membrane and its properties for apparel application. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Md Anwar Jahid
- Institute of Textiles and ClothingThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR, Hung Hom, Kowloon Hong Kong 999077 China
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- Institute of Textiles and ClothingThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR, Hung Hom, Kowloon Hong Kong 999077 China
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- Institute of Textiles and ClothingThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR, Hung Hom, Kowloon Hong Kong 999077 China
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Design of polyurethane fibers: Relation between the spinning technique and the resulting fiber topology. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Gu X, Li N, Gu H, Xia X, Xiong J. Polydimethylsiloxane-modified polyurethane-poly(ɛ-caprolactone) nanofibrous membranes for waterproof, breathable applications. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.46360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Xianyuan Gu
- College of Materials and Textiles; Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Hangzhou China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology; Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Hangzhou China
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- College of Materials and Textiles; Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Hangzhou China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology; Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Hangzhou China
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- College of Materials and Textiles; Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Hangzhou China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology; Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Hangzhou China
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- College of Fashion; Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Textiles; Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Hangzhou China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology; Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Hangzhou China
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