Microfluidic control of the internal morphology in nanofiber-based macroscopic cables

Daisuke Kiriya, Ryuji Kawano, Hiroaki Onoe, Shoji Takeuchi

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Abstract

A matter of orientation: The nanofibers in cables that consist of assemblies of these nanofibers can be oriented parallel or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis by regulating the fluidic velocities of the core and sheath flows in coaxial microfluidic devices (see picture). Control of the internal morphology enables fabrication of cables with improved electrical conductivity and mechanical properties.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7942-7947
Number of pages6
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume51
Issue number32
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Aug 6
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • gels
  • microfluidics
  • nanofibers
  • organic-inorganic hybrid composites

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry(all)

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