What You Need to Know
A high‑voltage electric field draws a charged polymer jet from a spinneret, which elongates and thins as solvent evaporates, forming solid nanofibers. The process is governed by the balance of electrostatic forces, surface tension, and viscoelasticity of the solution. Subsequent cross‑linking (e.g., with glutaraldehyde) can enhance mechanical strength of protein fibers.
The Science
Primary Reaction
Electrostatic jet formation and solvent evaporation leading to polymer solidification into nanofibers