A novel method to produce micro- and nanoscale discontinuous fibers

Abstract

Micro- and nanoscale fibers are key components of many multifunctional materials. Their widespread usage, either directly or as additives in composites, is driving researchers to develop alternative methods to inexpensively produce fibers. This study introduces a novel nozzle-free method to produce aligned fibers with customizable length, diameter, and tailored morphology. The proposed method is adaptable for polymer solutions and melts with various processability and sustainability. It offers an easily operable and scalable approach for manufacturing fibers suitable to a wide range of industrial applications and ignites the immense potential of short fiber production.