What You Need to Know
A high voltage (10–30 kV) applied to a protein solution at room temperature (20–25 °C) or up to 60 °C generates a stable Taylor cone. The charged jet undergoes rapid solvent evaporation, causing the polymer chains to solidify into continuous nanofibers. The process is governed by the interplay of electrostatic forces, solution viscosity, conductivity, and ambient temperature.
The Science
Primary Reaction
Electrostatic jet formation and solvent evaporation leading to polymer solidification