04/23/2024
By Danielle Fretwell
The Francis College of Engineering, Department of Plastics Engineering, invites you to attend a Doctoral Dissertation Proposal defense by Taiyo Yamaguchi on "Development of Electrospun Nanaofibers for Chemical Warfare Protections Through MOF and Nanofibers."
Candidate Name: Taiyo Yamaguchi
Degree: Doctoral
Defense Date: April 26, 2024
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ball 201
Committee:
- Advisor: Jay Hoon Park, Assistant Professor, Plastics Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Akshay Kokil, Assistant Teaching Professor, Plastics Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Joey L. Mead, University Professor, Plastics Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Stephen B. Driscoll, Professor, Plastics Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Brief Abstract:
This research examines the capabilities of UiO-66-NH2 metal organic frameworks by mechanically encapsulating them within a non woven fiber mat through a process of co-electrospinning/spraying. MOF particles have already shown potential for decontaminating chemical warfare agents, this processing method was created in order to create highly loaded non-woven fiber mats in a reasonable timeframe. This research involved testing non-woven fibers via TGA to confirm fiber: particle ratios, SEM to understand morphology as well as a combination of both to optimize processing settings. From these tests and samples a loaded non woven fiber mat was proven to be lighter as well as effective or more effective than the current state of the art in terms of chemical warfare protections. This material and processing method could lead to the next generation of chemical warfare protections.