By 4Spin
Electroblowing is a technique combining electrostatic nanofiber production (electrospinning) with airflow around the spinneret. The tangential forces of the flowing air acting on a drop of mixture contribute to the formation of the Taylor cone and to the creation of the nanofiber. In the vicinity of the emitter, optimal climatic conditions favourably influencing the spinning process are formed. Compared to conventional electrospinning, electroblowing has four significant advantages: Combination of forces of electric field applied and the air flow increases the efficiency of the electrospinning process Increased air flow temperature reduces the viscosity of the solution spun Air flow accelerates the evaporation of solvent from the solution Speed and temperature of air flow affects the morphology of the nanofibers Electroblowing method can successfully spin solutions without the use of surfactants or other solvent systems, which are generally toxic and unsuitable/prohibited for medical applications. This is the only way in which hyaluronic acid can be spun in its native form!
