The predictive differential-algebraic model for nano-fibrous webs production obtained via electrospinning method

The electrospun fibrous webs, widely used in many application areas (affinity membranes, drug release, wound dressing, filter media) should not only have the certain functionality, but also adequate fiber size. In this work the predictive differential-algebraic (DAEs) model has been investigated. The model was utilized to study, how the chosen solution-processing parameters may influence the diameter of the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) jet. The presented approach may contribute to the electrospinning process control, as well as to the experimental time/cost reduction.