Title | Reactive Magnetospinning of Nano- and Microfibers. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Tokarev, A, Trotsenko, O, Asheghali, D, Griffiths, IM, Stone, HA, Minko, S |
Journal | Angew Chem Int Ed Engl |
Volume | 54 |
Issue | 46 |
Pagination | 13613-6 |
Date Published | 2015 Nov 09 |
ISSN | 1521-3773 |
Abstract | <p>Reactive spinning of nano- and microfibers that involves very fast chemical reactions and ion exchange is a challenge for the common methods for nanofiber formation. Herein, we introduce the reactive magnetospinning method. This procedure is based on the magnetic-field-directed collision of ferrofluid droplets with liquid droplets that contain complementary reactants. The collision, start of the chemical reaction, and the fiber drawing are self-synchronized. The method is used to synthesize, cross-link, and chemically modify fiber-forming polymers in the stage of fiber formation. The method provides new opportunities for the fabrication of nanofibers for biomedical applications. </p> |
DOI | 10.1002/anie.201506796 |
Alternate Journal | Angew Chem Int Ed Engl |
PubMed ID | 26403723 |