Manipulation of viscous all-aqueous jets by electrical charging

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Feb 28;49(17):1726-8. doi: 10.1039/c3cc38094g.

Abstract

We demonstrate the manipulation of viscous all-aqueous jets by electrical charging. At sufficiently high voltages, the folding of an uncharged viscous jet is suppressed, and the jet diameter can be adjusted by varying the applied voltage or the fluid flow rates. This inspires new ways to fabricate biocompatible fibers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Dextran Sulfate / chemistry
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / chemistry
  • Viscosity
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Water
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
  • Dextran Sulfate