PVDF/Ni fibers synthesis by solution blow spinning technique

Author(s)

Dias, Y. J. ^[1] ; Gimenes, T. C. ^[1] ; Torres, S. A. P. V. ^[1] ; Malmonge, J. A. ^[1] ; Gualdi, A. J. ^[2] ; de Paula, F. R. ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP, Fac Engn, Campus Ilha Solteira, BR-15385000 Ilha Solteira, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Fis, Grp Supercondutividade & Magnetismo, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS; v. 29, n. 1, p. 514-518, JAN 2018.
• Web of Science Citations: 2

Abstract

The development of polymeric fibers incorporated with nickel (Ni) nanoparticles (NPs) has gained broad interest due to its applications, mainly for impurities removal from oil with the aid of magnetic field. In the present study, poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) fibers containing Ni NPs were produced by solution blow spinning (SBS) technique. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) measurements showed fibers with an average diameter of 564 nm, randomly dispersed without a preferred orientation. X-ray spectrum shows peaks related to Ni showing that Ni NPs were incorporated into the fibers. The magnetic analysis of the nanocomposite shows the hysteresis loops typical of ferromagnetic behavior and ZFC-FC curves revealed the presence of superparamagnetic behaviour and an average blocking temperature of 165 K. The results achieved in this work showed that is possible to produce fibrous material, using SBS technique, with unusual magnetic properties that may be applicable in various fields, including different areas of technological industry. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 09/54082-2 - Acquisition of a vibranting sample magnetometer coupled with a superconducting quantum interference device assensor (Squid-VSM) with cryogenic closed cycle
• Grantee: Ernesto Chaves Pereira de Souza
• Support Opportunities: Multi-user Equipment Program