Fabrication of electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers loaded with zinc oxide particles

Mary Lizeth A. Anero; Arantxa Danielle S. Montallana; Magdaleno R. Vasquez, Jr.

Results in Physics (Jun 2021)

Fabrication of electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers loaded with zinc oxide particles

Mary Lizeth A. Anero,
Arantxa Danielle S. Montallana,
Magdaleno R. Vasquez, Jr.

Affiliations

Mary Lizeth A. Anero: Department of Physical Sciences, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Anonas St. Sta. Mesa, Manila City 1016, Philippines
Arantxa Danielle S. Montallana: Environmental Engineering Program, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
Magdaleno R. Vasquez, Jr.: Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; Corresponding author.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 25
p. 104223

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Smooth, continuous, and bead-free zinc oxide (ZnO)-loaded electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibers were fabricated using 8% and 10% PVA concentration in water. Scanning electron microscope images showed a significant change in fiber diameter upon the addition of ZnO powders. X-ray diffraction and Raman spectral analysis revealed the successful physical blending of ZnO in PVA. Through UV–vis spectroscopy, it was found that the optical bandgap of the ZnO:PVA composite sheets ranged from 3.15 to 3.45 eV. The immobilization of ZnO in PVA support may find use as a reusable material for photocatalytic applications.

Published in Results in Physics

ISSN: 2211-3797 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Science: Physics
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