@inproceedings{d4aab2750a1443c1b2deb8fca2added2,
title = "Exploring the Influence of Polymer Blend Ratios on Electrospinning Chitosan-Polylactic Acid (CS-PLA) Fibers",
abstract = "This study explores the influence of polymer blend ratios on the electrospinning process of chitosan-polylactic acid fibers, with a focus on optimizing fiber morphology, diameter, and porosity for biomedical applications. The research investigates the effects of varying concentrations of polyethylene oxide (PEO), polylactic acid (PLA), and polyethylene glycol (PEG) on solution properties and electrospinning parameters. The morphology and structure of electrospun fibers were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while fiber diameter distribution and porosity were evaluated quantitatively. The findings highlight that adding PLA to solution improves fiber formation, whereas the addition of PEG enhances fiber uniformity and reduces diameter variation up to 0.122±0.04 μm. These results provide insights into the fabrication of nanofibrous scaffolds with tailored properties for tissue engineering, drug delivery, and other biomedical applications. The study contributes to the advancement of electrospinning technology for biopolymeric materials by establishing optimal polymer blend ratios for enhanced fiber performance.",
keywords = "biopolymers, chitosan, electrospinning, nanofibers, polyethylene oxide, polylactic acid",
author = "Yevhen Samokhin and Yuliia Varava and Valeriia Korniienko and Kazban Viktoriia and Bohdan Dryhval and Yevheniia Husak",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2025 IEEE.; 15th IEEE International Conference {"}Nanomaterials: Applications and Properties{"}, NAP 2025 ; Conference date: 07-09-2025 Through 12-09-2025",
year = "2025",
doi = "10.1109/NAP68437.2025.11216262",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE 15th International Conference {"}Nanomaterials: Applications and Properties{"}, NAP 2025",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "NRA111--NRA114",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE 15th International Conference {"}Nanomaterials",
address = "United States",
}