An electrospinner can be used to produce ultra-fine fibres from polymer solutions or melts. The polymer is dissolved in a liquid and extruded through a nozzle while a high voltage is applied between the nozzle and a collector plate. The electric field pulls the liquid apart into a fine thread, which evaporates or solidifies in the air and is deposited on the collector as a nanofibrous web. These nanofibres are used in filters, medical membranes, fabric engineering and functional textiles, as they have an extremely high surface area and specific material properties.

The EF050 from SKE Research Equipment makes it easy to get started with electrospinning technology, as the device is quick to set up and easy to operate. The electrospinner is therefore also well suited for investigating new materials and can offer high reproducibility and control of fibre parameters such as diameter, orientation and texture.

The LE-50 from Fluidnatek is a more complex and stationary electrospinner that can provide temperatures of up to 45 °C and a relative humidity of up to 80 % thanks to its Environmental Control Unit. The device's various spinning heads and collectors also offer a wide range of options for the synthesis of different fibres. A second independent spinning platform also enables the spinning of hybrid materials, while the collection of real-time data and the precise pumping system ensure a high level of reproducibility.

If you need to use one of these devices, please contact one of the persons responsible for the device.