Table 1.
Sample thickness and mechanical properties of each filter membrane used in this study.
| Sample | Thickness (μm) |
Young’s Modulus (MPa) | Max. Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation at Break (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBS (RE) | 30.8 ± 7.9 | 193 ± 3.0 | 24 ± 3.6 | 58 ± 6.5 |
| PBS + GO 0.1% (RE) | 45.2 ± 6.9 | 170 ± 2.0 | 31 ± 4.6 | 50 ± 2.6 |
| PVDF (NRE) | 116.8 ± 47.3 | 143 ± 5.6 | 18 ± 3.6 | 61 ± 7.2 |
| PVDF + GO 0.1% (NRE) | 87.6 ± 47.3 | 101 ± 2.6 | 24 ± 2.0 | 53 ± 5.2 |
| PVDF + GO 0.1% (RE) | 82.4 ± 3.2 | 181 ± 2.0 | 32 ± 4.0 | 57 ± 5.2 |
| Nitrocellulose (commercial) | 140.4 ± 1.0 | 4.8 ± 0.6 | 0.18 ± 0.1 | 9 ± 2.6 |
| PVDF (commercial) | 120.2 ± 1.0 | 5.3 ± 1.2 | 0.12 ± 0.1 | 9 ± 3.5 |
Note: RE is rolling electrospinning, NRE is non-rolling electrospinning.