A Global Challenge: Sustainability of Submicrometer PEO and PVP Fiber Production.
A Global Challenge: Sustainability of Submicrometer PEO and PVP Fiber Production.
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全球挑战:亚微米PEO和PVP纤维生产的可持续性。
DOI:
10.1002/gch2.202300152
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发表时间:
2023-09
影响因子:
4.9
通讯作者:
Edirisinghe, Mohan
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作者:
Amarakoon, Manul;Homer-Vanniasinkam, Shervanthi;Edirisinghe, Mohan
The field of submicrometer polymeric production currently has a predominant research focus on morphology and application. In comparison, the sustainability of the manufacture of submicrometer polymeric fibers, specifically the energy efficiency, is less explored. The principles of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering outline frameworks for the manufacture of “greener” products, where the most significant principles in the two frameworks are shown to be centered on energy efficiency, material wastage, and the use of non‐hazardous materials. This study examines the power consumption during the production of Polyethylene oxide (PEO) and Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) submicrometer fibers under magnitudes of the key forming parameters to generate fibers via pressure spinning. The energy consumption, along with the fiber diameter, and production rate during the manufacture of fibers is predominantly attributed to the characteristics of polymeric solutions utilized. Polymeric fibers are key engineering materials, however, they present environmental challenges. The study investigates sustainable production using Polyethylene oxide (PEO) and Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), emphasizing green engineering principles. PVP exhibited better energy efficiency and higher production rates, however PEO generated smaller diameter fibers, with optimal control achieved at 35% concentration and 0.2 MPa pressure for both polymers produced via pressurized gyration.