Influence of the hard segments content on the properties of electrospun aliphatic poly(carbonate-urethane-urea)s

Abstract

The study investigated the impact of hard segments (HS) content on the morphology and thermomechanical properties of electrospun aliphatic poly(carbonate-urea-urethane)s (PCUUs). The obtained nonwovens exhibited surface porosity ranging from 50% to 57%, and fiber diameters between 0.59 and 0.71 μm. Notably, the PCUUs nonwovens with the highest HS content (18%) displayed superior mechanical properties compared to those with lower HS contents. This study highlights the ability to customize the properties of polymeric nonwovens based on their chemical compositions, offering tailored solutions for specific application needs.