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Behavior of the Hybrid Melt Electrospinning/Blowing Process of PE Fibers with Hot Air Pressures and Voltages

전기방사/멜트블로운 하이브리드 공정을 통한 PE 웹의 제조에 관한 연구

  • Eunji Moon (School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Jihwan Lim (School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Minseo Kim (School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Han Seong Kim (School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University)
  • 문은지 (부산대학교 응용화학공학부) ;
  • 임지환 (부산대학교 응용화학공학부) ;
  • 김민서 (부산대학교 응용화학공학부) ;
  • 김한성 (부산대학교 응용화학공학부)
  • Received : 2024.07.18
  • Accepted : 2024.08.13
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Nonwoven fabric, created by bonding fibers through mechanical, thermal, or chemical methods, is extensively used in filtration, medical products, hygiene products, packaging materials, and construction materials. Among manufacturing methods, the melt-blown process produces fine fibers with high filtration efficiency but struggles with precise fiber control. To address this, we introduced the melt electrospinning/blown method using high voltage, enabling precise fiber diameter control and eliminating the need for solvents. Polyethylene (PE), with its chemical stability and physical strength, is ideal for nonwoven fabrics. In this study, we successfully produced high-quality PE webs using the melt electrospinning/blown process, demonstrating new potential for PE nonwoven fabric manufacturing and various industrial applications.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by a 2-Year Research Grant of Pusan National University.

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