NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF AN ELECTROSPINNING PROCESS USING COMSOL MULTIPHYSICS

Chinh Van Truong; Tho Van Nguyen; Trieu Khoa Nguyen

doi:10.35382/tvujs.13.6.2023.2113

Chinh Van Truong Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tho Van Nguyen Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trieu Khoa Nguyen Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35382/tvujs.13.6.2023.2113

Keywords: COMSOL Multiphysics, electrospinning, e-spun fiber, numerical simulation, ultra-thin fiber

Abstract

Electrospinning is an advanced method to produce ultra-thin plastic fibers for use in tissue culture, non-woven fabrics, batteries, air filtration, water purification, and the like. This paper presents a method using numerical simulation to study the operating parameters of an electrospinning device. The software used is COMSOL Multiphysics. This commercial simulation software solution facilitates finite element analysis using differential equations (PDEs). The current study details the steps of using COMSOL Multiphysics to model an electrospinning device, which has not received enough attention in previous studies. Therefore, this study aims to provide a detailed understanding of the critical parameters governing the electrospinning process simulations, which is a crucial step toward developing an efficient electrospinning device. Moreover, this research endeavor aims to expand the usage of numerical simulations in the field of electrospinning, particularly for beginners.

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