Mussel-inspired approach to cross-linked functional 3D nanofibrous aerogels for energy-efficient filtration of ultrafine airborne particles

• Main Authors: Zhang, Youfang, Zeng, Zhihui, Ma, Daphne Xiu Yun, Zhao, Chenyang, Ang, Jia Ming, Ng, Bing Feng, Wan, Man Pun, Wong, Shing-Chung, Wang, Zhe, Lu, Xuehong
• Other Authors: School of Materials Science & Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Materials; Aerogel; Electrospinning
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/85240; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/48433
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Polymer aerogels fabricated using conventional methods typically have relatively narrow mono-modal pore size distribution (PSD), and relatively thick and tight pore walls. Herein, inspired by mussel glue, cross-linked threedimensional (3D) polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibrous aerogels (NFAs) with ultr...