Fabrication of Pet Nanofibers Media by Electrospinning Method and Determining Its Efficiency in Removing Submicron and Micron Particle Contaminants From Air

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Fabrication of Pet Nanofibers Media by Electrospinning Method and Determining Its Efficiency in Removing Submicron and Micron Particle Contaminants From Air

Kazemi M¹ ; Kalantari S¹ ; Abbasi A² ; Rahimi Foroushani A³ ; Mowlavi H⁴ ; Montazemi AH⁵ ; Golbabaei F¹

Source: Journal of Health and Safety at Work Published:2023

Abstract

Introduction: In recent years, the manufacture of air purification media, especially nanofiber filters using polymeric materials and the electrospinning method, has received much attention in air pollution control. The production of high-performance media and low-pressure drops is an important issue in air filtration. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of fabricating electrospinning polyethylene terephthalate (PET) media to abduct submicron and micron particles from the air stream. Material and Methods: To determine the optimal device conditions in the manufacture of PET media, different weight percentages of a PET polymer solution in a mixture of trifluoroacetic acid and dichloromethane solvents (70:30) were first prepared in a pilot study, and various parameters of the electrospinning device were examined and analyzed along with performing the electrospinning process. The surface and morphological characteristics of the media were evaluated using SEM. The pressure drop and efficiency of particle trapping were assessed using a mask and media pressure by a pressure drop test device. Results: The optimal electrospinning conditions of the PET polymer solution were obtained at a concentration of 20%. The average diameter of nanofibers PET was 163 ± 600 nm with a pressure drop of 26.33 ± 5.5 pa, and average efficiencies of 97.42 ± 1.67% and 99.85 ± 0.21 were obtained for submicron and micron particles, respectively, with a quality factor (QF) value of 0.1740. Conclusion: The produced media can abduct and remove particles from the air stream for submicron and micron particles in ranges of 96-99% and 99-100%, respectively, with an average pressure drop of 26.33±5.5 pa. © 2023 The Authors.

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MLA	Kazemi M, et al.. "Fabrication of Pet Nanofibers Media by Electrospinning Method and Determining Its Efficiency in Removing Submicron and Micron Particle Contaminants From Air." Journal of Health and Safety at Work, vol. 13, no. 1, 2023, pp. 44-59.
APA	Kazemi M, Kalantari S, Abbasi A, Rahimi Foroushani A, Mowlavi H, Montazemi AH, Golbabaei F (2023). Fabrication of Pet Nanofibers Media by Electrospinning Method and Determining Its Efficiency in Removing Submicron and Micron Particle Contaminants From Air. Journal of Health and Safety at Work, 13(1), 44-59.
Chicago	Kazemi M, Kalantari S, Abbasi A, Rahimi Foroushani A, Mowlavi H, Montazemi AH, Golbabaei F. "Fabrication of Pet Nanofibers Media by Electrospinning Method and Determining Its Efficiency in Removing Submicron and Micron Particle Contaminants From Air." Journal of Health and Safety at Work 13, no. 1 (2023): 44-59.
Harvard	Kazemi M et al. (2023) 'Fabrication of Pet Nanofibers Media by Electrospinning Method and Determining Its Efficiency in Removing Submicron and Micron Particle Contaminants From Air', Journal of Health and Safety at Work, 13(1), pp. 44-59.
Vancouver	Kazemi M, Kalantari S, Abbasi A, Rahimi Foroushani A, Mowlavi H, Montazemi AH, et al.. Fabrication of Pet Nanofibers Media by Electrospinning Method and Determining Its Efficiency in Removing Submicron and Micron Particle Contaminants From Air. Journal of Health and Safety at Work. 2023;13(1):44-59.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Kazemi M and Kalantari S and Abbasi A and Rahimi Foroushani A and Mowlavi H and Montazemi AH and Golbabaei F}, title = {Fabrication of Pet Nanofibers Media by Electrospinning Method and Determining Its Efficiency in Removing Submicron and Micron Particle Contaminants From Air}, journal = {Journal of Health and Safety at Work}, volume = {13}, number = {1}, pages = {44-59}, year = {2023} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Kazemi M AU - Kalantari S AU - Abbasi A AU - Rahimi Foroushani A AU - Mowlavi H AU - Montazemi AH AU - Golbabaei F TI - Fabrication of Pet Nanofibers Media by Electrospinning Method and Determining Its Efficiency in Removing Submicron and Micron Particle Contaminants From Air JO - Journal of Health and Safety at Work VL - 13 IS - 1 SP - 44 EP - 59 PY - 2023 ER -