NovaSpider SE
Electrospinning is a fiber production method which uses electric force to draw charged threads of polymer solutions or polymer melts up to fiber diameters in the order of some hundred nanometers. Particularly, the process shares characteristics of both electrospraying and conventional solution dry spinning of fibers. The process does not require the use of coagulation chemistry or high temperatures to produce solid threads from solution. As a result, the process is particularly suited to the production of fibers using large and complex molecules.
Using a rotating collector (e.g., a mandrel, a wire drum, a wheel, a cone, or a frame) in electrospinning setup as shown in the video, is the earliest, most straightforward, and simplest way to fabricate aligned fibers. Certainly, fiber alignment increased with increasing the drum speed (surface velocity) up to a critical level (12.9 m/s). Likewise, the best orientation of the ES fibers in the mat occurs when the linear velocity of the rotating cylinder surface matches that of evaporating jet depositions. Therefore, it is the high velocities and/or mechanical stretching forces that impart the ejected ES fibers taken up on the rotating cylinder surface tightly in a circumferential manner, which results in the fiber alignment.
NovaSpider (SE): Solution Electrospinning
Simple. Ideal for the production of nanofibers using large and complex molecules.
Features of the NOVASPIDER SE:
- High-Voltaje Power Supply of 30kV
- User Friendly: TouchScreen LCD and real time monitoring
Safety Features: Emergency Stop, Locked Door, Automatic Disconnection - Aligned Fibres achieved using a Drum Collector (Optional)
- Polymers and other materials
- Easily Functionalised
- 10 – 600 nm diameter fibers
- Modular accessories for tunning your research needs
Tune your Research with our optional accessories
DRUM COLLECTOR
Configuration:
Adjustable Speed: 300-4000 rpm
Diameter (mm): 70
Length (mm): 250
Construction Material: Stainless Steel
ATMOSPHERE CONTROL
Configuration A:
Temperature (Cº): 15- 40%
Humidity (%RH): 40 -80 %
Configuration B:
Temperature (Cº): 15- 55%
Humidity (%RH): 20 -80 %
COAXIAL NOZZLE + EXTRA PUMP KIT
✓Ideal for the fabrication of coaxial fibres
✓Two different pumps with adjustable flow rate
✓Two different solutions
Message from the Director
“Our goal is to place the Basque Country at the forefront of nanoscience research, contributing to create the necessary conditions for society to benefit from a wide range of nanotechnologies.”
Jose M. Pitarke, Director
Characteristics
Processes
Solution Electrospinning (SE)
Movement specifications
Speed X-Y (mm/min): 12000
Accuracy: 12.5 μm
Programming: Slicer/G-Code
High voltage power supplies
Module A: 0 to -10 kV
Material dispenser
Syringe Pump: Yes
Flow Rate Control: Yes
Collectors
Flat Plate Collector:
- Dimensions (mm): 190×190
- Construction Material: Stainless Steel
Rotating Drum Collector (Not Included, Optional):
- Dimensions (⌀, mm): 70
- Adjustable speed: 300-4000 rpm
- Construction Material: Stainless Steel
Controlled Atmosphere
Ref: NS-AC-STANDARD – Atmosphe- re Control Chamber Standard:
- Temperature (ºC) 15-40 ºC
- Humidity (%RH) 40-80 %
- Control Display Yes
Ref: NS-ATMOSPHERECONTROL – Atmosphere Control Chamber Standard:
- Temperature (ºC) 15-55 ºC
- Humidity (%RH) 20-80 %
Ref: NS-PORTEXHAUST:
Port for exhaust with fan and manual valve for NovaSpider
System Control
Interface: Web/Touchscreen (LCD, 7’)
Secure closing: Yes
Formulas/Programmes: Yes
Warranty conditions