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Horizon 2020
Electrospun Nano-fibres for bio inspired composite materials and innovative industrial applications
COST ACTION MP1206
Electrospinning, an electro-hydrodynamic process is a versatile and promising platform technology for the production of electrospun nanofibrous materials consisting of diverse polymers and polymer composites. This platform process can provide bio- or oil based polymer nanofibrous materials for the fabrication of innovative biomedical devices and for the fabrication of new technical applications. By forming an interdisciplinary knowledge platform the COST Action will strengthen the European R&TD on electrospun nanofibrous materials and nanofibrous composites and will generate fast progress in the state of the art. The COST Action will cover scientific breakthroughs and innovations in the electrospinning process itself, nanofibrous materials and nanofibrous composite advancements and the post treatment processing of electrospun materials. Applications in the biomedical and technical fields as well as health, societal and environmental issues are considered. The main outcome of the Action will be:
- New integrated methodologies for designing and producing electrospinning nanofibres
- Databases of application-relevant electrospun nanofibre properties
- An up to date knowledge base on electrospun nanofibres and its applications
- Tutorial material for training young researchers entering the field
Chair of the Action: Dr. Erich Kny
Start date: June 1st 2013 - End date: 31st May 2017
General Background
The process of electrospinning takes place between a spinning head with a capillary opening, where a high voltage is applied and a rotating drum or static plate acting as a grounded nanofibre collecting counter electrode. The spinning head (nozzle or nozzle-less) is connected with and usually pressure fed from a reservoir of polymer solution.
Benefits for EU Society
The aim of the Action is to form a European multidisciplinary knowledge platform on electrospinning of nanofibres to facilitate their rapid development and applications. In particular, this platform will help to promote cooperation between researchers from different scientific disciplines,
Potential Impact of the Action
The expected benefits of the Action consist in advancements of scientific research and scientific cooperation and an impact on economy and society:
On a scientific research level, the Action will:
• Increase basic knowledge on electrospinning of nanofibres,