Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan Nanofibers by Oil/Water Emulsion Method

Ragupathy Dhanusuraman; E Muthusankar; D Kamalakannan

doi:10.21467/anr.1.1.31-37

Authors

Ragupathy Dhanusuraman National Institute of Technology Puducherry
E Muthusankar National Institute of Technology Puducherry
D Kamalakannan National Institute of Technology Puducherry

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21467/anr.1.1.31-37

Abstract

A facial approach for the synthesis of surfactant free, biodegradable and eco-friendly chitosan nanofibers (CS-NFS) was prepared by Oil/Water Emulsion method. The morphology of the CS-NFS was examined by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). FE-SEM images show the nanoscale chitosan nanofibers formation with sizes in the ranges of ~100-200 nm. Physiochemical characterizations of the CS-NFS were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), UV-visible spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. The CS-NFS are expected to be useful in electrical, optical and electrochemical devices.

Keywords:

Chitosan;, Surfactant free;, Electrical;, Nanofibers

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