Title : Fabrication and characterization of composite-based nanofibers for advanced functional applications
Abstract:
With rapid urbanization and industrialization, air pollution has become a global concern due to its harmful effects on public health and the environment. Among various pollutants, airborne particulate matter (PM) poses significant health risks. This study aims to develop sustainable filtration materials using cellulose acetate propionate (CAP) nanofibers modified with an Ag-rGO/[BMIM]BF? composite to effectively capture fine particulates. Electrospun particulate matter PM10, PM2.5, and PM1.0 increased from 65.24%, 68.61% and 68.42% to 99.05%, 96.07%, 97.30% for CAP nanofibers loaded with 0.4 mg of Ag-rGO/[BMIM]BF?, attributed to the high surface area, oxygen-functionalized surface, and nano-platelet morphology of graphene oxide. The modified membranes exhibited a quality factor of 0.229 Pa?¹. These findings demonstrated that the CAP-loaded Ag-rGO/[BMIM]BF? nanofibers based nano-mats offer a sustainable, high-efficiency solution for reducing air contamination and protecting human health.
Keywords: Graphene Oxide, Nanofibers, Air Filtration, Particulate Matter
