摘要:
In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for producing polymer nanostructures, the method comprising the steps of: forming at least one nanostructure substrate, web, membrane or mat; exposing the at least one nanostructure substrate, web, membrane or mat to at least one monomer composition, where the at least one monomer composition is in a vapor phase and the at least one monomer composition is deposited on the surface of and/or within the at least one nanostructure substrate, web, membrane or mat; and subjecting the at least one exposed nanostructure substrate, web, membrane or mat to conditions suitable to polymerize the at least one monomer composition, thereby yielding polymer nanostructures where the polymer nanostructures are formed on and/or in the nanostructure substrate, web, membrane or mat.
摘要:
The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for removing water and/or water-based compounds from organic liquids/fluids. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus that utilize fibrous media that contains, is impregnated, or is formed from at least one super absorbent compound, where the fibrous media is formed from nanofibers.
摘要:
The present invention provides a fibrous catalyst-immobilization system that can be employed for immobilizing catalysts that are subject to fluid flow within a chemical production process. The fibrous systems can be synthesized using electrospinning and the catalysts are secured in the fibers during the electrospinning process.
摘要:
The present invention is generally directed to ceramic fibers, which when employed in sheets to provide flexibility and to methods for making same. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to ceramic fibers that are heat and chemical resistant, and to a method for making same. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to ceramic nanofibers and ceramic nanofiber sheets, and to a method for making same. In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to electrospun ceramic nanofibers and nanofiber sheets, products that include such fibers, and to methods of making same.
摘要:
A method of mixing including providing a slurry (26, 126) having a first fiber (14, 114) into a container (20, 120), introducing an agitation fluid (31, 138) into the slurry to cause a mixing motion (38, 138) within the slurry, and delivering a second fiber (16, 116) into the slurry, whereby the mixing motion mixes the first and second fibers to create a fiber mixture.
摘要:
The present invention is generally directed to flexible ceramic fibers and to methods for making same. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to flexible ceramic fibers that are heat and chemical resistant, and to a method for making same. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to flexible ceramic nanofibers, and to a method for making same. In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to electrospun flexible ceramic nanofibers, products that include such fibers, and to methods of making same.
摘要:
A fibrous assembly is provided for performing site-specific chemistry. In general the present invention provides a fibrous assembly comprising a first fiber that sequesters a first reactive component; and a second fiber that sequesters a second reactive component, wherein at least the first or second fiber releases its reactive component when the fiber is in the presence of a releasing agent, and wherein when the at least first or second fiber releases its reactive component, the first and second reactive components react with each other to form a reaction product Related methods of manufacture and use are also provided.
摘要:
The present invention is generally directed to a liquid entrapping device having the capacity to absorb liquids. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a liquid entrapping device comprising an absorbent component, hydrophilic elastomeric fibrous component in fluid communication therewith, and optionally an adhesive component. The present invention is also directed to a liquid entrapping device having the capacity to absorb liquids while maintaining a suitable degree of mechanical strength. Furthermore, the present invention is generally directed to methods for making and using the foregoing devices and materials.
摘要:
An expandable balloon for use in angioplasty procedures comprises a balloon having an outer surface layer, the outer surface layer being made from electrospun nanofibers and incorporating at least one pharmaceutically active substance, such as nitric oxide (NO). The outer surface layer may be formed on a separate flexible tubular member or sock, which is slipped over the balloon. An acidic agent, such as ascorbic acid, may be included in the balloon for enhancing NO release. A method of treating cell disorders in tubular structures of a living being comprises the steps of placing a coated balloon at a treatment site within the tubular structures, expanding the balloon at the treatment site, and releasing the pharmaceutically active substance at the treatment site. Optionally, a stent may be crimped onto the balloon prior to insertion of the balloon and stent into the tubular structures of the living being.
摘要:
A medical device, such as a guide wire, an embolization device, or a guide shaft for a micro catheter, comprises a solid and/or non-expandable core member made from e.g. metal, such as tantalum, and an outer surface layer, which is formed by electrospun nanofibers. The outer surface layer may incorporate a pharmaceutically active substance, such as a nitric oxide (NO) donor for release in the vascular or neurovascular system of a living being. The NO donor may be incorporated in a polymer, such as a polymeric linear poly(ethylenimine) diazeniumdiolate.