The Preparation of Silk-fibroin Nano-fibers with Air-assisted Electrospinning

Objective To compare the difference between electrospinning and air-assisted electrospinning in preparation of sub-micron and Nano silk-fibroin fibers.Method The silk-fibroin fibers were prepared with electrospinning and air-assisted electrospinning.Result The thinner fibers could be obtained by air-assisted electrospinning,when air flow rate was increased to 4 L/min.Conclusion With the air-assisted electrospinning,the thinner fibers can be prepared,compared with electrospinning.