Tunable hygromorphism: structural implications of low molecular weight gels and electrospun nanofibers in bilayer composites

• Published in: Soft matter Vol. 13; no. 1; pp. 283 - 291
• Main Authors: Alexander, Symone L M, Korley, LaShanda T J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 2017
• Subjects: Active control; Curvature; Electrospinning; Folding; Mathematical analysis; Nanofibers; Networks; Transport

This investigation highlights the potential for electrospun nanofiber mats and self-assembled nanofiber networks to be interfaced synergistically to induce hygromorphic behaviour. Control poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) electrospun active layers and 1,3:2,4-di-p-methylbenyliedene sorbitol (MDBS) self-asse...