Spider-Web-Inspired PM0.3 Filters Based on Self-Sustained Electrostatic Nanostructured Networks
Spider-Web-Inspired PM0.3 Filters Based on Self-Sustained Electrostatic Nanostructured Networks
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DOI:
10.1002/adma.202002361
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发表时间:
2020-06-08
影响因子:
29.4
通讯作者:
Ding, Bin
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作者:
Zhang, Shichao;Liu, Hui;Ding, Bin
Particulate matter (PM) pollution has become a serious public health issue, especially with outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases. However, most present filters are bulky, opaque, and show low-efficiency PM0.3/pathogen interception and inevitable trade-off between PM removal and air permeability. Here, a unique electrospraying-netting technique is used to create spider-web-inspired network generator (SWING) air filters. Manipulation of the dynamic of the Taylor cone and phase separation of its ejected droplets enable the generation of 2D self-charging nanostructured networks on a large scale. The resultant SWING filters show exceptional long-range electrostatic property driven by aeolian vibration, enabling self-sustained PM adhesion. Combined with their Steiner-tree-structured pores (size 200-300 nm) consisting of nanowires (diameter 12 nm), the SWING filters exhibit high efficiency (>99.995% PM0.3 removal), low air resistance (82%), and remarkable bioprotective activity for biohazard pathogens. This work may shed light on designing new fibrous materials for environmental and energy applications.