A comparative investigation of the structure and properties of nanofibers based on Bombyx mori chitosan and Artemia sp.cysts chitosan

Abstract

The Bombyx mori chitosan and Artemia sp.cysts chitosan were isolated from different sources, and nanofibers based on them were electrospun from the acetic acid solutions. The rheological properties of chitosan solution in 80% acetic acid were investigated. The structure and morphology of the nanofibers were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscope (SEM). It was revealed that the structure of chitosan samples changes when producing nanofibers by electrospinning.