I am using 90% acetic acid as solvent. When I did Xrd of the fiber got some peaks for sio2 . I think some zeolite converts to it. I want to avoid it
Refer following information for your research
Abstract: Non-toxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA) nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning. The nanofibers were prepared with the following weight composition ratios:100:0 (PVA homopolymer), 90:10, 80:20, and 70:30. To improve their antibacterial activity, the nanofibers were prepared with silver zeolite nanoparticles. The properties of the nanofibers at various blend ratios were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis, moisture regain (%), and antibacterial activity. The prepared chitosan/PVA nanofibers containing silver zeolite nanoparticles showed good antibacterial activity and excellent moisture absorption ability.
Ref: Preparation and Properties of Chitosan/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Nanofibers Containing Silver Zeolite
Kim, Eun Hyeon ; Kim, Hyoung Guen ; Kim, Joon Ho ;
Journal title : Textile Science and Engineering
Volume 50, Issue ,2, 2013, pp.132-138
For your purposes, it is essential that integrity of chitosan, PVA and zeolite are maintained. Elctrospining of very fluid mat of the trio with UV meltable and curable Resin infused with CNT could afford a solution. Only you would have to figure out the proportions, amount of irradiation and speed.
The aritlcle entitled " Preparation ------silver zeoite", was published through Research Gate. One of the authors of that article Dr Joon Ho Kim is member in RG. You can please contact him.
A range of solvents can be used for dissolving chitosan including trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
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