RT Journal Article
T1 Continuous fiberizing by laser melting (Cofiblas): production of highly flexible glass nanofibers with effectively unlimited length
A1 Quintero Martinez, Félix
A1 Penide Duran, Joaquín
A1 Riveiro Rodríguez, Antonio
A1 Del Val Garcia, Jesús
A1 Comesaña Piñeiro, Rafael
A1 Lusquiños Rodríguez, Fernando
A1 Pou Saracho, Juan María
K1 3307.07 Dispositivos láser
K1 3312 Tecnología de materiales
K1 3310.03 Procesos industriales
AB The development of nanofibers is expected to foster the creation of outstanding lightweight nanocomposites and flexible and transparent composites for applications such as optoelectronics. However, the reduced length of existing nanofibers and nanotubes limits mechanical strengthening and effective manufacturing. Here, we present an innovative method that produces glass nanofibers with lengths that are, effectively, unlimited by the process. The method uses a combination of a high-power laser with a supersonic gas jet. We describe the experimental setup and the physical processes involved, and, with the aid of a mathematical simulation, identify and discuss the key parameters which determine its distinctive features and feasibility. This method enabled the production of virtually unlimited long, solid, and nonporous glass nanofibers that display outstanding flexibility and could be separately arranged and weaved.
PB Science Advances
SN 23752548
YR 2020
FD 2020-02-07
LK http://hdl.handle.net/11093/4319
UL http://hdl.handle.net/11093/4319
LA eng
NO Science Advances, 6(6): 1-10 (2020)
NO Xunta de Galicia | Ref. ED431C 2019/23
DS Investigo
RD 09-dic-2024