Electrospinning
Goal: The chosen design must be able to successfully draw PCL fibers from a solution and onto a collection system. The collected fibers must have a diameter and alignment that is conducive for cell proliferation and migration.
Collection System
Machining
The machining and assembly of the collection system is complete. The next step is to integrate it with the whole system.
Electrical Safety
Because electrospinning requires high voltage proper safety measures must be taken. We changed the material of the stage and DC motor mounts from aluminium to garolite. This will prevent electrical arching.
Dc motor testing
The rpm of the dc motor was tested by varying the voltage that is supplied to it by changing the pwm duty cycle and measuring the speed using a tachometer. The rpm range is 400-3000rpm.
Automated spray pump
The automated spray pump has been made and can be controlled through labview to spray the CaCl2
James Ferrie
Email: [email protected]
The machining and assembly of the collection system is complete. The next step is to integrate it with the whole system.
Electrical Safety
Because electrospinning requires high voltage proper safety measures must be taken. We changed the material of the stage and DC motor mounts from aluminium to garolite. This will prevent electrical arching.
Dc motor testing
The rpm of the dc motor was tested by varying the voltage that is supplied to it by changing the pwm duty cycle and measuring the speed using a tachometer. The rpm range is 400-3000rpm.
Automated spray pump
The automated spray pump has been made and can be controlled through labview to spray the CaCl2
James Ferrie
Email: [email protected]