Tensile testing of a single ultrafine polymeric fiber

Biomaterials. 2005 May;26(13):1453-6. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2004.05.021.

Abstract

Due to the difficulty in handling micro and nanoscale fibers and measuring the small load required for deformation, mechanical properties of these fibers have not been widely characterized. In this study, tensile test of a single-strand polycaprolactone electrospun ultrafine fiber was performed using a nano tensile tester. The tested fiber exhibited the characteristic low strength and low modulus but high extensibility at room temperature. The mechanical properties were also found to be dependent on fiber diameter. Fibers with smaller diameter had higher strength but lower ductility due to the higher 'draw ratio' that was applied during the electrospinning process.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / analysis
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Elasticity
  • Electrochemistry / methods
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Materials Testing / instrumentation*
  • Materials Testing / methods*
  • Nanostructures / analysis
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure*
  • Nanotechnology / instrumentation
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Physical Stimulation / methods
  • Polyesters / analysis
  • Polyesters / chemistry*
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Tensile Strength
  • Textiles

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyesters
  • polycaprolactone