Abstract
• The electrospun PAN/GO/PI nanofibrous membranes demonstrate high filtration efficiency and low pressure drop. • The PAN/GO/PI nanofibrous membranes possess stable filtration ability under high temperatures. • The PAN/GO/PI nanofibrous membranes are promising for widespread application in air filtration. Particulate matter (PM) pollution can severely affect human health. Currently, the most dangerous air pollutant is PM 2.5 which refers to particles with a diameter less than 2.5 μm. In order to mitigate the detrimental effects of PM 2.5 , there is an urgent demand for an air filter with improved performance. In this study, graphene oxide (GO), polyacrylonitrile (PAN), and polyimide (PI) are combined to prepare PAN/GO/PI nanofibrous membranes for efficient air filtration via electrospinning. The as-prepared PAN/GO/PI-6 nanofibrous membranes demonstrate high filtration efficiency (99.5%), low pressure drop (92 Pa), remarkable thermal stability (300 °C), and excellent mechanical strength. Built upon the above merits, this kind of nanofibrous membrane can account for widespread utilization in both industrial applications and civil health warrants.
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