Dimensional and Structural Instability of Electrospun Polylactic Acid Membranes in Liquid Environments: Role of Water, Ethanol, and Temperature 


Vol. 25,  No. 6, pp. 1999-2008, Jun.  2024
10.1007/s12221-024-00564-x


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Electrospun nanofibres of polylactic acid (PLA) are suggested for a variety of uses, including scaffolds for tissue engineering, components of drug delivery devices, sustainable packaging materials and membranes for liquid filtration/purification. For all these applications, it is critical to consider the stability of the PLA electrospun materials once in operation. Exposure to certain liquids and temperatures can modify their dimensions, shape, surface topography and mechanical response and compromise their performance. In this study, electrospun PLA mats were exposed to water and ethanol solutions, at different temperatures and for defined time periods, and changes in their properties were analysed. It was found that the impact of water on area shrinkage and fibre arrangement strongly depended on temperature, particularly if the treatment was performed at the glass transition temperature of PLA. Ethanol, instead, induced significant alterations in the size, morphology, and elastic modulus of the electrospun mats, even at room temperature and determined the formation of crimped structures. This work provides insights into the conditions that can critically affect the properties of PLA electrospun fibres and, hence, impact on their usage.

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[IEEE Style]

A. R. Hambleton and E. Mele, "Dimensional and Structural Instability of Electrospun Polylactic Acid Membranes in Liquid Environments: Role of Water, Ethanol, and Temperature," Fibers and Polymers, vol. 25, no. 6, pp. 1999-2008, 2024. DOI: 10.1007/s12221-024-00564-x.

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Annaliese Rebecca Hambleton and Elisa Mele. 2024. Dimensional and Structural Instability of Electrospun Polylactic Acid Membranes in Liquid Environments: Role of Water, Ethanol, and Temperature. Fibers and Polymers, 25, 6, (2024), 1999-2008. DOI: 10.1007/s12221-024-00564-x.

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