Effects of operational variables on electrospun fiber characteristics
Keywords:
Electrospinning, Drug delivery, Parameters, Morphology, OptimizationAbstract
Electrospinning is a versatile technique that uses electrostatic repulsive forces to fabricate fibers ranging from the nano- to microscale. Its ability to produce nanoscale fibers has attracted significant attention, particularly for applications in biomedicine and drug delivery. The method is simple, cost-effective, and adaptable, involving parameters related to the instrument, solution, and ambient conditions. Optimizing these parameters allows precise control over fiber morphology, diameter, porosity, surface area, and topography. Additionally, electrospinning offers a wide range of material selection and parameter flexibility, making it highly suitable for applications such as drug and gene delivery, wound healing, and tissue engineering.
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