Fabrication of electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers loaded with zinc oxide particles
Smooth, continuous, and bead-free zinc oxide (ZnO)-loaded electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibers were fabricated using 8% and 10% PVA concentration in water. Scanning electron microscope images showed a significant change in fiber diameter upon the addition of ZnO powders. X-ray diffractio...
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doaj-640b4026916b4366a9067f26e890faac2021-06-01T04:22:43ZengElsevierResults in Physics2211-37972021-06-0125104223Fabrication of electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers loaded with zinc oxide particlesMary Lizeth A. Anero0Arantxa Danielle S. Montallana1Magdaleno R. Vasquez, Jr.2Department of Physical Sciences, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Anonas St. Sta. Mesa, Manila City 1016, PhilippinesEnvironmental Engineering Program, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, PhilippinesDepartment of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; Corresponding author.Smooth, continuous, and bead-free zinc oxide (ZnO)-loaded electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibers were fabricated using 8% and 10% PVA concentration in water. Scanning electron microscope images showed a significant change in fiber diameter upon the addition of ZnO powders. X-ray diffraction and Raman spectral analysis revealed the successful physical blending of ZnO in PVA. Through UV–vis spectroscopy, it was found that the optical bandgap of the ZnO:PVA composite sheets ranged from 3.15 to 3.45 eV. The immobilization of ZnO in PVA support may find use as a reusable material for photocatalytic applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211379721003673ElectrospinningNanocompositesZinc oxide |
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Fabrication of electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers loaded with zinc oxide particles |
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Fabrication of electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers loaded with zinc oxide particles |
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Fabrication of electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers loaded with zinc oxide particles |
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fabrication of electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers loaded with zinc oxide particles |
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Smooth, continuous, and bead-free zinc oxide (ZnO)-loaded electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibers were fabricated using 8% and 10% PVA concentration in water. Scanning electron microscope images showed a significant change in fiber diameter upon the addition of ZnO powders. X-ray diffraction and Raman spectral analysis revealed the successful physical blending of ZnO in PVA. Through UV–vis spectroscopy, it was found that the optical bandgap of the ZnO:PVA composite sheets ranged from 3.15 to 3.45 eV. The immobilization of ZnO in PVA support may find use as a reusable material for photocatalytic applications. |
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