Controlled formation of multiple Taylor cones in electrospinning process

Abstract

Electrospinning is a versatile technique for preparation of micro- and nanoscale fibers using polymer solutions. The study presented here describes an observation of multiple Taylor cones in electrospinning processes. Plausible physical models explaining the formation and modeling of multiple Taylor cones in terms of the process and polymer solution parameters are presented. A thorough understanding of the process will lead to the preparation of fibers by design, system on fibers, and e-textiles having applications ranging from biomedical devices, environmental pollution and prevention, to global security and defense.