A cost-effective and open-source near-field electrospinning system with a graphical user interface
easy to operate; reproducibility (limitation of traditional custom-build systems); for precise, programmable nanofiber patterning
- Year
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- Skill
- low
- Docs
- moderate
- Rubric
- 3.6 / 5
Implementation assessment
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Resolution
Minimum volume evidence about 30 uL.
Scalability/Throughput
Moderate scalability via modularity, batching, or partial automation.
Build and Part Sourcing Complexity
Mostly off-the-shelf or kit-based components.
Skill Complexity
Build/operation described as low-skill or basic assembly.
Equipment/Cosumable/Facility Requirement Accessibility
Uses common benchtop/desktop equipment or generic consumables.
Application Level
Presented as modular or usable across multiple workflows.
Accessibility to documentation
Some open documentation or files are available.
Validation/Troubleshooting Complexity
Validation includes standards, benchmarking, replicates, or multi-condition tests.
Speed/Cycle Time
Speed evidence suggests rapid, real-time, or automated operation.
Build Time
Build time not reported; assigned neutral score.
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Abstract
Electrospinning is a versatile technique widely used in biomedicine and electronics. Here we describe the design and construction of a low-cost Near-Field Electrospinning System (NFES) using open-source technologies, including 3D printing and open-source hardware and software. The system features a modified 3D printer for precise needle and mobile collector control, along with an Arduino-driven syringe pump to regulate the flow of the polymeric solution. A custom user interface ensures optimal conditions during operation. Proof-of-concept tests demonstrate the system capability to fabricate and functionalize microfibers using a polyethylene oxide solution in distilled water.
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Funding
- University of Southern Chile · 16ENI2-66903
- Agenția Națională pentru Cercetare și Dezvoltare
- Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
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Why it matters
easy to operate; reproducibility (limitation of traditional custom-build systems); for precise, programmable nanofiber patterning
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