PRODUCTION OF NANOFIBERS USING ELECTROSPINNING WITH THE USE OF METAL LAMS

This study presents a novel design for an industrial electrospinning system aimed at the large-scale production of nanofibrous materials. The proposed system utilizes electrospinning of a polymer solution or melt within a high-intensity electric field generated between the collection electrodes and the polymer solution or melt deposited on the spinning apparatus. The developed machine is designed to achieve performance comparable to or exceeding that of existing electrospinning devices. In its basic configuration, the system operates with a single spinning head and a single collecting electrode. However, the design allows for scalability, accommodating up to six spinning heads and six corresponding collecting electrodes, thereby significantly enhancing production efficiency. Furthermore, the modular design enables flexible operation, allowing for the selective use of spinning heads to adapt to varying production demands. This adaptability, along with the capacity for customization, distinguishes the proposed system from existing technologies, making it suitable for both industrial applications and research-oriented modifications.