摘要

Weakness of electrospun nanofiber has impeded its industrial applications for a long period. Our studies reveal a promising solution to this problem by applying ultrasonic vibration to the polymer solutions during electrospinning. To well understand and control of this new technology, a mathematical model is much needed. During the vibration, heat and vibration induced by the ultrasonic energy will not only affect the rheological properties of the polymer solution and the energy balance of the electrospinning system, but play an important role on the current generated in the charged jet. Taking consideration of such impacts of ultrasonic vibration, governing equations for current, momentum and energy are derived, and a simplified model is also provided for practical applications.

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