Single-nozzle Electrospinning Research Articles

Preparation, upconversion/downshifting emissions, temperature sensing, and thermochromic properties of one-dimensional Y2Zr2O7:Er3+/Yb3+ tube-in-tube nanostructures via single-nozzle electrospinning

One-dimensional (1D) Y2Zr2O7:Er/Yb tube-in-tube nanostructures were prepared via a simple electrospinning technique with a single nozzle. The diameter of the outer tube of the Y2Zr2O7:Er/Yb tube-in-tube nanostructures is 190–170 nm, the thickness of the outer wall is 22–20 nm, the diameter of the inner tube is 120–100 nm, and the wall thickness of the inner tube is 17–14 nm. The optical properties of the Y2Zr2O7:Er/Yb tube-in-tube nanostructures, including the up-conversion and downshifting luminescence spectra, temperature sensitivity, and thermochromic properties, were studied in detail. Under 980 nm excitation, two weak green emissions at 528 nm and 550 nm, as well as a strong red emission at 650 nm of Er ions, are presented. When excited at 378 nm, the Er ions exhibit strong green emission at 545 nm, two weak red emission peaks at 650 and 680 nm, and near-infrared emission peaks at 1400–1600 nm. With increasing environmental temperature, the luminescence color of the 1D Y2Zr2O7:Er/Yb tube-in-tube nanostructures exhibited a transition from “orange→yellow→ green” when excited at 980 nm. For the 1D Y2Zr2O7:xEr/yYb tube-in-tube nanostructures (x = 0.01, 0.02, 0.03; y = 0.05, 0.10, 0.15), the maximum values of Sr are 2.3 % K−1 under 980 nm excitation and 2.1%K−1 under 378 nm excitation within the temperature range of 303–723 K. This work develops integrated multifunctional optical materials and provides an alternative approach for the fabrication of nanoscale smart platforms, advanced displays, and applications in information security.

A novel electrospun polyvinyl alcohol/Co3O4/copper phthalocyanine nanofiber for oxidation of alcohols

That’s a very interesting application of the cobalt oxide modified with copper phthalocyanine complex (II) tetrasodium tetrasulfonic acid (Co3O4/CuSPC) that was produced from Sesbania sesban plant. It’s impressive that the Co3O4/CuSPC was deposited on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) using a conventional single nozzle electrospinning technique to create Co3O4/PVA/CuSPC nanofibers. TEM, SEM, AFM, FT-IR, EDAX, and elemental analysis were used to determine fiber compositional information. Catalytic activities of this novel hetrogenous catalyst was evaluated on the oxidation of alcohols in green strategy. The reactions were performed without the use of solvents with tetra-n butylammonium peroxomonosulfate (TBAO) as a recoverable oxidant. It’s great to hear that The catalyst was recycled for six times making it more economically and environmentally sustainable.

High performance bimetallic ZIF-CoZn@PVDF-HFP composite nanofiber membrane for membrane distillation based on coaxial electrospinning technology

Membrane Distillation (MD) technology stands out for its cost-effectiveness and sustainability in diverse applications, such as high-salinity wastewater treatment and seawater desalination. However, conventional MD membranes frequently encounter challenges associated with inadequate permeate flux and insufficient anti-wetting performance. In the present study, we fabricated a series of ZIF-CoZn@PVDF-HFP composite nanofiber membranes with a core–shell structure via coaxial electrospinning. Here, PVDF-HFP functions as the core, while a blend of bimetallic Zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-CoZn nanoparticles and PVDF-HFP constitutes the shell. Through the utilization of the coaxial technology, functional nanoparticles achieve uniform and stably dispersed on the nanofiber surface, leading to the creation of a secondary rough structure in addition to the inherent roughness of single-nozzle electrospinning. This results in a surface with a 3D-hierarchical structure. The significantly amplifies the evaporation area on the surface of the composite nanofiber membrane, thereby bolstering the permeate flux in the MD process. Additionally, the incorporation of bimetallic ZIF-CoZn nanoparticles, recognized for their superior hydrophobicity and low thermal conductivity, improves the anti-wetting and heat-insulating properties of the composite nanofiber membrane, further advancing permeate flux performance. Using a 35 g L−1 NaCl as the feed solution, the optimal 1 % ZIF-CoZn@PVDF-HFP composite nanofiber membrane demonstrated a permeate flux of 21.8 L m−2 h−1, coupled with a salt rejection rate exceeding 99.9 %. Even during long-term MD testing, it maintained excellent insulation and anti-wetting capabilities. Our research offers a convenient and effective approach for fabricating anti-wetting composite nanofiber membranes.

Sensitive Determination of 3-Hydroxy-2-Butanone with Double-Layer Mesoporous Tin (IV) Oxide Nanotubes Prepared by Single-Nozzle Electrospinning

Yolk-shell SnO2 mesoporous double-layer nanotubes were synthesized in one-step by single nozzle electrospinning. Compared with the traditional electrospinning using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as the precursor polymer to obtain the single nanotube material, two PVPs (PVPK88-96 and PVPK23-27) with different molecular weights in solution coupled with Sn2+ easily form the core-shell structure nanofiber through phase separation. The yolk-shell double-layer SnO2 nanotubes were obtained after calcination at 600 °C for 2 h. The yolk-shell SnO2 mesoporous double-layer nanotube is a promising sensing material toward 3-hydroxy-2-butanone as it shows high sensitivity, cycling stability, and selectivity. Moreover, the response and recovery times of the yolk-shell SnO2 mesoporous double-layer nanotubes toward 1 ppm 3-hydroxy-2-butanone were 122 s and 117 s.

A novel one-dimensional Y2(Zr0.6Ti0.4)2O7:Eu tube-in-tube nanostructure fabricated by a single-nozzle electrospinning technique and its low color drift property at high temperature

1D Y2(Zr0.6Ti0.4)2O7:Eu tube-in-tube nanostructures were fabricated by a simple single-nozzle electrospinning method. These materials exhibit excellent luminescent stability and lower color drift performance at high temperatures.

Construction of Co3O4/SnO2 yolk-shell nanofibers for acetone gas detection

In this work, Co3O4/SnO2 heterojunctions were proposed and fabricated by single-nozzle electrospinning. Interestingly, novel yolk-shell nanofibers could be formed in a proper doped content of Co3O4. The gas sensing properties of sensors based on Co3O4/SnO2 yolk-shell nanofibers were evaluated, and a superior response of ∼216–100 ppm acetone at 350 °C was obtained. Additionally, Our sensors have an ultrafast response time of ∼0.62 s, demonstrating remarkable selectivity for acetone and excellent stability for both humidity and long-term use. These exceptional performances are attributed to the synergistic effect of nano-heterojunctions that enhance the effective interfacial area, as well as the unique yolk-shell structure of SnO2/Co3O4, which increases gas transport channels. Our results demonstrate that constructing Co3O4/SnO2 yolk-shell nanofibers is an effective strategy for achieving high-performance acetone gas detection.

Porous biocompatible colorimetric nanofiber-based sensor for selective ammonia detection on personal wearable protective equipment

Colorimetric sensors are economical and power-free devices for gas detection. Ammonia is used in several industries and overexposure can lead to death. In this study, we demonstrate a simple, single-step fabrication of a sensitive and selective colorimetric ammonia sensor. This sensor is based on simple pH-indicator immobilized electrospun mat and was able to detect ammonia concentrations as low as 0.5 ppm with a fast response time of 10 s. The core-shell bi-polymer nanofiber mat was produced using single nozzle electrospinning with a PDMS shell for selectivity. We overcome the main weakness of colorimetric ammonia sensing which is its response to pH liquids and aerosol by the addition of PDMS shell making it suitable for personal protective equipment (PPE) in industrial environments. The detection range is adjustable by controlling the thickness of the PDMS shell without compromising the other performances of the sensor. Smart PPEs with integrated colorimetric sensors could potentially be used by workers in industrial settings to detect the presence of toxic ammonia gas in a visual way.

Structural design and development of multilayered polymeric nanofibrous membrane for multifaceted air filtration/purification applications

ABSTRACT Developed a bilayered nanofibrous membrane, aimed to achieve a new class of air filtering media that can capture particulate matter, microbes and can also adsorb the harmful toxic gaseous components like formaldehyde (primary indoor pollutant). A layer of oriented nanofibers prepared via coaxial electrospinning with poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide) as core, polyacrylonitrile/polyethylenimine blended polymer as shell and another layer of randomly aligned nanofibers (polyacrylonitrile-silver nanoparticle nanofibers produced using single-nozzle electrospinning) were put together, to provide stable porous structure and induce multilevel filtration. The successful synthesis of this robust coaxial-based nanofibrous filter medium would not only make it a promising candidate for air filtration, but it will provide a new insight into designing and fabricating composite coaxial nanofiber-based membranes by incorporating various functional materials into shell for toxic gas adsorption related applications and the core can be of a mechanically robust material to address the easily collapsing cavity structure of nanofibers. The results revealed that the developed filter with superior mechanical property (11.88 MPa by virtue of poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide) fiber macromolecule that existed as rigid skeletal structure) can provide high removal efficiencies of 99.23% toward particulate matter, 99.6% toward bacterial aerosols, adsorb formaldehyde an indoor toxic gaseous pollutant and have potential antimicrobial effects against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis while maintaining low pressure drop of 53.03 MPa, which to the best of our knowledge, has never been accomplished with a single filter medium before.

Electrospinning preparation and high near-infrared temperature sensing performance of one-dimensional Y2Ti2O7:Cr3+/Yb3+ nano wire-embedded-tube structures with low Cr3+ concentrations

One-dimensional Y2Ti2O7:Cr3+/Yb3+ nano wire-embedded tube structures with low Cr3+ concentrations were fabricated via a simple single-nozzle electrospinning method. The structures have near-infrared emissions of 650–1100 nm and excellent temperature sensing properties.

Nanofiber Composites as Highly Active and Robust Anodes for Direct-Hydrocarbon Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.

Direct utilization of methane fuels in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) is a key technology to realize the immediate inclusion of such high-efficiency fuel cells into the current electricity generation infrastructure. However, the broad commercialization of direct-methane fueled SOFCs is critically hindered by the inadequate electrode activity and their poor longevity, which primarily stems from the carbon build-up issues. To make the technology more competitive, a novel electrode structure that can dramatically improve the tolerance against coking is essential. Herein, we present highly active and robust core-shell nanofiber anodes, La0.75Sr0.25Cr0.5Mn0.5O3@Sm0.2Ce0.8O1.9 (LSCM@SDC), directly obtained with a single-nozzle electrospinning process through the use of two immiscible polymers. The intimate coverage of SDC on LSCM not only increases the active reaction sites but also promotes resistance toward carbon deposition and thermal aggregation. As such, the electrode polarization resistance obtained with LSCM@SDC NFs is among the lowest value ever reported with LSCM derivatives (∼0.11 Ω cm2 in wet H2 at 800 °C). The facile fabrication process of such complex heterostructures developed in this work is attractive for the design of not only SOFC electrodes but also other solid-state devices such as electrolysis cells, membrane reformers, and protonic cells.

Fabrication and characterization of polyacrylonitrile and polyethylene glycol composite nanofibers by electrospinning

Thermal energy storage had been recognized as one of the most helpful technologies for the conserving energy. In this investigation, through a combination of polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a phase change material (PCM), and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) as supporting matrix, form-stable composite nanofibers were fabricated by single nozzle electrospinning. The structure, morphology, thermal properties and micro/nano-mechanical properties of the as-prepared nanofibers were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and atomic force microscopy (AFM), respectively. The results showed that PAN and PEG showed good compatibility and no chemical reaction existed between PAN and PEG instead of physical interaction. In addition, PAN/PEG composite nanofibers had a uniform microscopic morphology before thermal cycling, and a certain degree of phase change leakage occurred after thermal cycles with higher PEG content. PAN/PEG(3:2) composite nanofiber membrane had reasonable enthalpy and less morphological change compared to other ratios of nanofiber membranes. The melting and solidifying enthalpies of PAN/PEG(3:2) composite nanofibers before and after thermal cycling were 74.2 J/g and 69.6 J/g, respectively, with relatively high thermal stability and reliability. Furthermore, the thermal regulation ability of the three-layer and five-layer fibers was 5.5 °C and 12.1 °C, respectively. This study suggested that the fabricated composite nanofibers offered proper phase transition temperature range and high heat enthalpy values and hence, have the potential for thermal energy storage applications.

Development and Characterization of Furfuryl-Gelatin Electrospun Scaffolds for Cardiac Tissue Engineering.

In this study, three types of electrospun scaffolds, including furfuryl-gelatin (f-gelatin) alone, f-gelatin with polycaprolactone (PCL) in a 1:1 ratio, and coaxial scaffolds with PCL (core) and f-gelatin (sheath), were developed for tissue engineering applications. Scaffolds were developed through single nozzle electrospinning and coaxial electrospinning, respectively, to serve as scaffolds for cardiac tissue engineering. Uniform fibrous structures were revealed in the scaffolds with significantly varying average fiber diameters of 760 ± 80 nm (f-gelatin), 420 ± 110 nm [f-gelatin and PCL (1:1)], and 810 ± 60 nm (coaxial f-gelatin > PCL) via scanning electron microscopy. The distinction between the core and the sheath of the fibers of the coaxial f-gelatin > PCL electrospun fibrous scaffolds was revealed by transmission electron microscopy. Thermal analysis and Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy revealed no interactions between the polymers in the blended electrospun scaffolds. The varied blending methods led to significant differences in the elastic moduli of the electrospun scaffolds with the coaxial f-gelatin > PCL revealing the highest elastic modulus of all scaffolds (164 ± 3.85 kPa). All scaffolds exhibited excellent biocompatibility by supporting the adhesion and proliferation of human AC16 cardiomyocytes cells. The biocompatibility of the coaxial f-gelatin > PCL scaffolds with superior elastic modulus was assessed further through adhesion and functionality of human-induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived cardiomyocytes, thereby demonstrating the potential of the coaxially spun scaffolds as an ideal platform for developing cardiac tissue-on-a-chip models. Our results demonstrate a facile approach to produce visible light cross-linkable, hybrid, biodegradable nanofibrous scaffold biomaterials, which can serve as platforms for cardiac tissue engineered models.

Mesoporous NiO@ZnO nanofiber membranes via single-nozzle electrospinning for urine metabolism analysis of smokers.

An effective matrix is very important for impact laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (LDI-MS), and the physicochemical properties of the matrix nanostructures can impact the LDI-MS performance. In this study, a simple and efficient single-nozzle electrospinning strategy using polystyrene (PS) spheres and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) to construct a mesoporous NiO@ZnO nanofiber membrane was developed. Compared with the NiO and ZnO nanomaterials alone, the obtained NiO@ZnO nanofiber membrane was proven to be an efficient material as the matrix to increase the intensity of the mass spectrum speaks of small molecules. The NiO@ZnO nanofiber membrane was used as the matrix for the LDI-MS method for the urine metabolism analysis of smokers, which revealed differences in the metabolic and the possible metabolic markers of smokers through the statistical analysis of the urine samples of 27 smokers and 11 nonsmoker controls.

Synthesis of Polycaprolactone-Hydroxyapatite (PCL-HA) Biodegradable Nanofibres Via an Electrospinning Technique for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds

The interest in biodegradable polymer nanofibres with tissue cell regeneration potential has increased in recent years. However, there are issues in the development of scaffolding to provide a favourable environment for cell proliferation and attachment. Such issues can be overcome by the addition of hydroxyapatite (HA), which is widely used in biomaterial applications. Biodegradable nanofibres of polycaprolactone (PCL) and hydroxyapatite (HA) have been produced by electrospinning. In this study, PCL was mixed with HA to synthesise nanofibres by single nozzle electrospinning. Furthermore, PCL-HA nanofibres were mixed with fibronectin to investigate the effect of adhesion of fibronectin to the surface of the PCL-HA nanofibres. The structure and morphology of nanofibres were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the chemical properties of nanofibres were analysed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and the diameter and adhesive force of nanofibers and fibronectin were determined by an atomic force microscope (AFM). The SEM examination revealed the formation of cylindrical and smooth nanofibres with dense fibre networks when 10% HA was used, as HA can generate fibre. FTIR analysis indicated the presence of PCL and HA inside the nanofibres produced by electrospinning. The AFM examination showed that the PCL-HA nanofibres with 100 µg/ml of fibronectin gives the highest adhesion force which is important for the scaffold to resist the force from the external environment. This outcome resulted indicates that the PCL-HA nanofibers with fibronectin are promising for tissue engineering scaffold application. Hence, further investigations are needed to ensure the compatibility of living cells to survive and grow on the PCL-HA nanofibrous mats.

Conductive, Acid-Doped Polyaniline Electrospun Nanofiber Gas Sensing Substrates Made Using a Facile Dissolution Method.

A novel dissolution method that allows for the total solvation of high-concentration, high-molecular-weight polyaniline (PANi) doped with (+)-camphor-10-sulfonic acid (CSA) is reported. Preparation of 12-16 wt % 65,000 Da PANi solutions in N,N-dimethylformamide is achievable using a simple one-pot method. Doped polyaniline solutions in common organic solvents were processed into nanofibers using a convenient single-nozzle electrospinning technique. The electrospinning of PANi-CSA into nanofibrous membranes generated substrates that were subsequently employed in colorimetric gas sensing. These substrates demonstrated linearity of response upon exposure to 50-5500 ppm ammonia at ambient (50 ± 10% RH) and high (80% RH) humidity.

Novel smart textile with ultraviolet shielding and thermo-regulation fabricated via electrospinning

The objective of this study is to develop a novel smart textile based on phase change materials (PCMs) polyethylene glycol (PEG) for UV-shielding and temperature regulation. Through combination of PEG as a PCM, polyamide 6 (PA6) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) as supporting materials, the smart textiles were fabricated by single nozzle electrospinning. The excellent ultraviolet absorbing ability of TiO2 enabled the efficient UV-shielding under solar illumination. Based on the results, the smart textiles were successfully fabricated with favourable surface morphology, good compatibility and thermal stability. Notably, the smart textiles possess a latent heat of 51.14 J/g and show good thermal reliability after 500 heating-cooling cycles. This work can be suitable to use in multifunctional textiles and give a meaningful guidance for comfortable smart wear.

Construction of IrO2@Mn3O4 core-shell heterostructured nanocomposites for high performance symmetric supercapacitor device

In the present work, we have designed and synthesized nanocomposite of IrO2@Mn3O4 with two-step simple and scalable chemical routes. In this route, nanofibers of IrO2 were synthesized by a single nozzle electrospinning technique onto which Mn3O4 was overlaid by a simple SILAR route. The ratio of Mn3O4 and IrO2 was varied by varying the SILAR cycles onto electrospun IrO2 thin film as 20, 40, 60, and 80 cycles. The structural, morphological, and energy storage performance of IrO2@Mn3O4 composite electrodes were investigated. A 2 V kinetic potential with a rectangular-shaped cyclic voltammogram was observed for the IrO2@Mn3O4 electrodes. Moreover, the specific capacitance of 1027 F/g at 1 mA/cm2 was observed for the optimized electrode which is superior as compared with other electrodes. The optimized electrode showed better current and voltage than the individual compounds which might be due to the synergic effect of IrO2 and Mn3O4. Finally, a PVA-LiClO4 gel electrolyte-based solid-state IrO2@Mn3O4//IrO2@Mn3O4 symmetric device was fabricated. The symmetric device possessed an energy density of 81 Wh/kg with a power delivery of 714 W/kg which was capable to light up a green LED. Hence, the 2D transition metal oxides laminated on 1D metal oxides with high conductivity can be promising electrodes for future research.

Development of the Functionalized Nanocomposite Materials for Adsorption/Decontamination of Radioactive Pollutants.

A polymer-based nanofiber membrane with a high specific surface area, high porosity and abundant adsorption sites is demonstrated for selective trapping of radionuclides. The Prussian blue (PB)/poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) nanofiber composites were successfully prepared through a one-step, single-nozzle electrospinning method. Various analytical techniques were used to examine the physical and chemical properties of PB nanoparticles and electrospun nanofibers. It is possible to enhance binding affinity and selectivity to radionuclide targets by incorporation of the PB nanoparticles into the polymer matrix. It is noteworthy that the maximum 133Cs adsorption capacity of hte PB/PMMA nanofiber filter is approximately 28 times higher than that of bulk PB, and the removal efficiency is measured to be 95% at 1 ppm of 133Cs. In addition, adsorption kinetics shows that the PB/PMMA nanofiber has a homogenous surface for adsorption, and all sites on the surface have equal adsorption energies in terms of ion-exchange between cyano groups of the introduced PB nanoparticles and radionuclides.

MgO Nanoparticles-Incorporated PCL/Gelatin-Derived Coaxial Electrospinning Nanocellulose Membranes for Periodontal Tissue Regeneration.

Electrospinning technique has attracted considerable attention in fabrication of cellulose nanofibrils or nanocellulose membranes, in which polycaprolactone (PCL) could be used as a promising precursor to prepare various cellulose nanofibril membranes for periodontal tissue regeneration. Conventional bio-membranes and cellulose films used in guided tissue regeneration (GTR) can prevent the downgrowth of epithelial cells, fibroblasts, and connective tissue in the area of tooth root but have limitations related to osteogenic and antimicrobial properties. Cellulose nanofibrils can be used as an ideal drug delivery material to encapsulate and carry some drugs. In this study, magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles-incorporated PCL/gelatin core-shell nanocellulose periodontal membranes were fabricated using coaxial electrospinning technique, which was termed as Coaxial-MgO. The membranes using single-nozzle electrospinning technique, namely Blending-MgO and Blending-Blank, were used as control. The morphology and physicochemical property of these nanocellulose membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectrum of X-ray (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), contact angle, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results showed that the incorporation of MgO nanoparticles barely affected the morphology and mechanical property of nanocellulose membranes. Coaxial-MgO with core-shell fiber structure had better hydrophilic property and sustainable release of magnesium ion (Mg2+). CCK-8 cell proliferation and EdU staining demonstrated that Coaxial-MgO membranes showed better human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) proliferation rates compared with the other group due to its gelatin shell with great biocompatibility and hydrophilicity. SEM and immunofluorescence assay results illustrated that the Coaxial-MgO scaffold significantly enhanced hPDLSCs adhesion. In vitro osteogenic and antibacterial properties showed that Coaxial-MgO membrane enhanced alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, formation of mineralized nodules, osteogenic-related genes [ALP, collagen type 1 (COL1), runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2)], and high antibacterial properties toward Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans (A. a) when compared with controls. Our findings suggested that MgO nanoparticles-incorporated coaxial electrospinning PCL-derived nanocellulose periodontal membranes might have great prospects for periodontal tissue regeneration.

Single nozzle electrospinning promoted hierarchical shell wall structured zinc oxide hollow tubes for water remediation

HypothesisElectrospun metal oxide hollow tubes are of great interest owing to their unique structural advantages compared to solid nanofibers. Although intensive research on preparation of hollow tubes have been devoted, formation of hierarchical shells remains a significant challenge. ExperimentsHerein, we demonstrate the fabrication of highly uniform, reproducible and industrially feasible ZnO hollow tubes (ZHT) with two-level hierarchical shells via a simple and versatile single-nozzle electrospinning strategy coupled with subsequent controlled thermal treatment. FindingsThe morphological investigation reveals that the hollow tubes built from nanostructures which has unique surface structure on their wall. The mechanism by which the composite fibers transferred to hollow tubes is primarily based on the evaporation rate of the polymeric template. Notably, tuning the heating rate from 5 °C to 50 °C/min possess adverse effect on formation of hollow tubes, thus subsequently produced ZnO nanoplates (ZNP). The comparative photocatalytic analysis emphasized that ZHT shows higher photocatalytic activity than ZNP. This finding has made an evident that the inherent abundant defects in the electrospun derived nanostructures are not only sufficient for improving the photocatalytic activity. Studies on bacterial growth inhibition showcased a superior bactericidal effect against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli implying its potentiality for disinfecting the bacteria from water.