APPARTUSES AND METHODS FOR THE DELIVERY OF MATERIAL TO A FIBER PRODUCING DEVICE

摘要

Described herein are apparatuses and methods of creating fibers, such as microfibers and nanofibers. The methods discussed herein employ centrifugal forces to transform material into fibers. Apparatuses that may be used to create fibers are also described. Described herein are fiber producing devices that have various types of outlet elements coupled to the fiber producing device.

主权项

1. A device for use in a microfiber and/or nanofiber producing system, the device comprising:
a body comprising one or more openings and a coupling member, wherein the body is configured to receive material to be produced into a fiber, and wherein the body is couplable to a driver through the coupling member; one or more outlet elements coupled to one or more of the openings; wherein, during use, rotation of the body causes material in the body to be passed through one or more openings, into one or more outlet elements, and ejected through one or more outlet elements to produce microfibers and/or nanofibers.