Synthesis of biofunctionalized nanofibers (curcumin, gelatin and formic acid) using electrospinning process and optimization of parameters for diameter of nanofibers

Abstract

Electrospinning is a easy and versatile method to synthesize the Nanofibers of different Polymers and compounds. The main merits of this process are we can get continuous and ultra thin fibers. Due to this we can use this process for mass production. This process overcome so many limitations of other processes. Hence in this present work manufacturing of fibers and optimization of process parameters has been carried out. There are near about 16 process parameter of electrospining process. From this four parameters are selected (distance between spinneret and drum collector, voltage, flow rate and viscosity). Then characterization of these manufactured nanofibers has been done by using SEM. Then applying the technique of DOE and ANOVA the effect of these parameters on the diameter of nanofibers has been predicted.