US20150011139A1 - Electrospinning of ptfe with high viscosity materials - Google Patents
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- the present invention is specific to a process of electrospinning polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). More particularly, the present invention is related to electrospinning high viscosity PTFE dispersions and products manufactured thereby.
- PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene
- Electrostatic spinning also referred to in the art as electrospinning, involves a charged polymer moving towards a charged surface.
- the polymer is discharged through a small charged orifice, such as a needle, towards a target wherein the needle and target have opposing electrical charge.
- a small charged orifice such as a needle
- the nature of the polymer is critical. It has long been considered necessary in the art to maintain a relatively low viscosity of less than about 150 poise with viscosity being relatively higher for lower molecular weight polymers and relatively lower for higher molecular weight polymers. If the combination of viscosity and molecular weight were too high the fiberization was considered to be inadequate.
- a particular feature of the present invention is the ability to utilize existing electrospinning techniques, and facilities, while providing an improved product.
- the process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP.
- An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source.
- a voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target.
- the dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source.
- the electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat.
- the process includes providing a dispersion comprising PTFE with a particle size of at least 0.1 microns to no more than 0.8 microns; 1 wt % to no more than 10 wt % of polyethylene oxide with a molecular weight of at least 50,000 to no more than 4,000,000; and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP.
- An apparatus is provided comprising an orifice and a target a distance from the orifice.
- a voltage source is provided to create a first charge at the orifice and an opposing charge at the target.
- the dispersion is forced through the orifice wherein the dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the orifice. Electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat.
- FIG. 1 schematically illustrates electrodeposition
- FIG. 2 schematically illustrates the inventive process.
- the present invention is directed to a process for the electrostatic spinning of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) into continuous fibers for the formation of non-woven sheets, membranes, tubes, and coatings with potential for multiple other applications and forms.
- PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene
- the present invention is directed to electrospinning PTFE at a very high viscosity relative to the prior art in direct contrast to that which was previously considered feasible.
- FIG. 1 An electrostatic spinning apparatus is illustrated schematically in FIG. 1 .
- a reservoir, 10 is loaded with a high viscosity dispersion as further described herein.
- a delivery system, 11 delivers the dispersion from the reservoir to a charge source, 12 , which may be an orifice.
- a target, 15 is set some distance from the charge source, 12 .
- a power source, 16 such as a DC power supply establishes an electrical charge differential between the charge source and target such that polymeric material, 14 , is electrically charged opposite the target.
- the polymeric material is electrostatically attracted to the target and is deposited thereon.
- the target may be static, in motion or it may be a continuous, or near continuous, material which moves through the zone of polymer impact, such as by movement on transport rollers, 17 , or the like.
- the electrical charge, or ground as illustrated is applied to the roller which is in electrically conductive contact with the target.
- the target may be a continuous loop or it may initiate on a delivery device, such as a supply spool and be taken up by a collector, such as a receiver spool.
- the charge source and target may be in a common dispersion bath.
- the instant process requires a dispersion or suspension of a sufficient percentage of PTFE solids to aid in the post processing of the collected fibrous mat into a form that has some mechanical integrity. If the PTFE solid content in the dispersion is too low, there will be no, or poor, mechanical integrity to the resulting material. Second, the selection of the polymer used to increase the viscosity of the solution, suspension or dispersion, also referred to as a fiberization polymer, to be spun must be selected carefully. We have found that too low of a molecular weight fiberization polymer added to the PTFE will cause poor performance and poor handling characteristics.
- the PTFE have a molecular weight of 10 6 to 10 8 .
- the PTFE have a particle size of at least 0.1 microns to no more than 0.8 microns. More preferably, the PTFE has a particle size of at least 0.2 microns to no more than 0.6 microns. Below a particle size of 0.1 microns the materials create manufacturing difficulties. Above a particle size of 0.8 microns the particle size approaches the target fiber diameter and becomes a defect in the fiber. For other applications larger sizes may be suitable for use.
- An aqueous dispersion of a narrow particle size distribution PTFE powder is prepared, 20 .
- a fiberizing polymer is added, 22 , to the dispersion.
- the fiberizing polymer is added in an amount of between 1 and 10 wt %, more preferably about 2 to 7 wt % with about 4-5 wt % being most preferred.
- the fiberizing polymer preferably has a high solubility in the solvent, which is preferably water, with a solubility of greater than about 0.5 wt % being preferred. It is preferable that the fiberizing polymer has an ash content of less than about 5 wt %, when sintered at about 400° C., with even lower being more preferred.
- Particularly preferred fiberization polymers include dextran, alginates, chitosan, guar gum compounds, starch, polyvinylpyridine compounds, cellulosic compounds, cellulose ether, hydrolyzed polyacrylamides, polyacrylates, polycarboxylates, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene imine, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyacrylic acid, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(itaconic acid), poly(2-hydroxyethyl acrylate), poly(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate-co-acrylamide), poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid), poly(methoxyethylene), poly(vinyl alcohol), poly(vinyl alcohol) 12% acetyl, poly(2,4-dimethyl-6-triazinylethylene), poly(3-morpholinylethylene), poly(N-1,2,4
- a particularly preferred fiberizing polymer is polyethyleneoxide (PEO) with a molecular weight of 50,000-4,000,000 and more preferably a molecular weight of about 250,000 to 350,000 and most preferably a molecular weight of about 300,000.
- PEO polyethyleneoxide
- the PTFE and fiberizing polymer dispersion is preferably allowed to homogenize, 24 .
- the polymer dispersion is allowed to form slowly, without agitation, followed by transfer to a jar roller that will turn it at a constant rate for several more days. It is preferred to create a uniform solution that has little to no air trapped in the resulting highly viscous mixture.
- the dispersion is of uniform consistency it is preferably filtered to remove any clumps or gels.
- the filtered dispersion with the desired viscosity is then loaded, 26 , in a controlled pumping device with a fixed conductive element which acts as the charge source.
- a particularly preferred conductive element is an orifice such as a 16 gauge needle that has been cut blunt and sanded to remove any burs.
- the ejection volume from the pumping device is set to a predetermined rate that is dependent on the form being made and the desired fiber diameters.
- the charge source is preferably connected to the positive side of a precision DC power supply.
- the negative side of the power supply is preferably connected to the collection surface or target. The polarity can be reversed but this is not preferred.
- the target surface can be a drum, device or sheet.
- the surface can be a metal, ceramic or polymeric material with particularly preferred materials selected from stainless steel, cobalt chrome, nickel titanium (nitinol), magnesium alloys polyactides, polyglycolides, polyhydroxyl butyrates, polyhydroxyalkynoates, polydioxinine, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyurethanes, polycarbonates and polyethyleneoxide.
- the voltage on the power supply is increased to the desired voltage to uniformly draw out the polymer/PTFE solution.
- the applied voltage is typically from 2,000-80,000 volts.
- the charge induced by the connection of the power supply repels the charged polymer away from the charge source and attracts them to the collection surface.
- the collection target is preferably placed perpendicular to the pump and orifice system and is moved in at least one direction such that the entire surface is uniformly covered, 28 , with the fibers drawn towards the target.
- the material is preferably cured/sintered, 30 , either in place, by placing the entire collection surface in an oven, or by removing the sheet tube or other form from the collection surface and sintering it in an oven.
- a fiberizing polymer preferably polyethyleneoxide.
- the fiber and fabrics can be spun onto an expanded structure.
- the structure can then be removed or contracted. This allows the fabric to shrink during sintering without cracking.
- Another method involves spinning the fibers and fabrics onto a structure which can then be expanded or contracted prior to sintering.
- the range of contraction or expansion and contraction is preferably on the order of 3 to 100% and depends upon the thickness and size of the electrodeposited fabric mat.
- contraction or expansion/contraction must occur in at least one or more of the directions in the plane of the fabric.
- a fabric deposited upon a cylindrical surface the fabric must be contracted or contracted/expanded radially and/or longitudinally.
- a spherical surface the fabric must be contracted or contracted/expanded radially.
- a high viscosity material is used. It is surprising that superior properties are observed by electrospinning a material with a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP to no more than 300,000 cP. More preferably the viscosity is at least 100,000 cP to no more than 250,000 and most preferably the viscosity is at least 150,000 cP no more than 200,000 cP. Above a viscosity of 300,000 cP it becomes increasingly difficult to generate a fiber.
- electrospinning dispersions are based upon Daikin D 210 PTFE and Sigma Aldrich polyethylene oxide with a molecular weight of 300,000.
- Daikin D 210 PTFE is representative of a material suitable for demonstrating the invention.
- Daikin D 210 PTFE has about 59-62 wt % solids, 6.0-7.2% wt % surfactant, a pH of 8.5 to 10.5, a specific gravity of 1.5 to 1.53 and a Brookfield viscosity maximum of 35 cP.
- the dispersion has a preferred PTFE percent solids, by weight, of 50%-80%, more preferably 55-65 wt %, and even more preferably 59-61 wt %.
- the specific gravity is preferably 1.5 to 1.54 and more preferably 1.51.
- a 1000 ml dispersion would have a weight range of 1500 gm to 1530 gm with 885 gm to 933.3 gm of PTFE.
- a particularly preferred embodiment has 60% PTFE solids, a specific gravity of 1.51, with 909 gm of PTFE per 1000 ml of dispersion.
- a particularly preferred example is prepared with from 32 gm to 52 gm fiberizing polymer, most preferably PEO, per 1000 ml of the Daikin D 210 dispersion which provides a ratio of fiberizing polymer solids to PTFE dispersion (such as PEO/PTFE) of from 0.032 to 0.052 gm/ml PEO in the 1000 ml of dispersion.
- Fiberizing polymer ratios below 0.03 gm/ml by weight, results in very poor quality and non-uniform fiber mat formation. Poor quality is defined as the existence of high levels of fiber breakage, >20%, and the formation of non-uniform fiber diameters which are also referred to in the art as “beading”.
- a PTFE dispersion of 60% PTFE solids and PEOs ranging between 200,000 and 4,000,000 Mw is representative. Fiberizing polymer to PTFE ranges of 0.03 to 0.06 for fiberizing polymer being PEO with a molecular weight of 300,000 is particularly representative.
- Viscosities for different formulations of PEO/PTFE at a constant spindle speed setting of 2.5 for a #25 spindle at 25° C. taken in a Brookfield LV Viscometer are provided in Table 1.
- the preferred percent PEO/PTFE dispersion range is from 0.032 to 0.060 gm/ml.
- About 0.048 gm/ml is particularly preferred for demonstrating the invention.
- a charged needle and a grounded target is preferred and relied on herein unless otherwise specified. This has been accepted as a standard practice within the industry partially for safety reasons. A grounded needle and a charged target can be used but this is not preferred since the result is inferior material.
- Voltages of 11, 14, or 17 kV with corresponding distances from tip to top of target (TTT) of 4.5′′, 5.5′′, and 6.5′′ were relied on for convenience for the samples set forth herein. Voltages and distances are design choices based on experimental apparatus employed the determination of which is well known to those of skill in the art. For the purposes of demonstration, samples were deposited onto foil, dried and then sintered at 725° F. for five minutes then examined by SEM. The process produced a smooth, heavy, wide web indicating a significant improvement in material transfer efficiency. Test results using reverse polarity were inferior. A mat was deposited that was about 5′′ wide.
- a particular advantage offered by the present process is that the resulting material has significantly fewer broken fibrils upon sintering than a sample of the prior art. A decrease in fibril breakage increases manufacturing productivity due to a decrease in the material which is inferior. This is achieved without a loss of product characteristics.
Abstract
An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat.
Description
- The present application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/446,300, filed Apr. 13, 2012; which application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/689,334, filed Jan. 19, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,178,030, issued May 15, 2012; which application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/145,309, filed Jan. 16, 2009, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/256,349, filed Oct. 30, 2009; all of which are incorporated by reference.
- The present invention is specific to a process of electrospinning polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). More particularly, the present invention is related to electrospinning high viscosity PTFE dispersions and products manufactured thereby.
- The process of electrostatic spinning is well known in the art as represented in US Pat. Nos. 2,158,416; 4,043,331; 4,143,196; 4,287,139; 4,432,916; 4,689,186; 6,641,773 and 6,743;273 each of which is incorporated herein by reference thereto. U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,323,525, 4,127,706 and 4,044,404, all of which are incorporated herein by reference, provide information related to processing and electrostatic spinning of PTFE from an aqueous or other dispersion.
- Electrostatic spinning, also referred to in the art as electrospinning, involves a charged polymer moving towards a charged surface. In one embodiment the polymer is discharged through a small charged orifice, such as a needle, towards a target wherein the needle and target have opposing electrical charge. As would be realized, the nature of the polymer is critical. It has long been considered necessary in the art to maintain a relatively low viscosity of less than about 150 poise with viscosity being relatively higher for lower molecular weight polymers and relatively lower for higher molecular weight polymers. If the combination of viscosity and molecular weight were too high the fiberization was considered to be inadequate.
- It has long been considered undesirable to increase the viscosity of the polymer solution over about 150 poise due to thixotropic limitations which cause orifice clogging, poor fiber formation, and the like. Furthermore, when a charged orifice is used the polymer fibers repel during flight which has long been believed to limit the number of fibers within a given volume of spray. Through diligent research the present inventors have determined, contrary to prior understandings, that a significant increase in viscosity to well above that previously considered feasible, actually improves the resulting material and provides additional properties and advantages not previously considered possible.
- It is an object of the invention to provide an improved process for electrospinning PTFE.
- It is another object of the invention to provide a method to provide superior products based on electrospun PTFE.
- A particular feature of the present invention is the ability to utilize existing electrospinning techniques, and facilities, while providing an improved product.
- These and other advantages, as will be realized, are provided in a process for forming a PTFE mat. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat.
- Yet another advantage is provided in a process for forming a PTFE mat. The process includes providing a dispersion comprising PTFE with a particle size of at least 0.1 microns to no more than 0.8 microns; 1 wt % to no more than 10 wt % of polyethylene oxide with a molecular weight of at least 50,000 to no more than 4,000,000; and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided comprising an orifice and a target a distance from the orifice. A voltage source is provided to create a first charge at the orifice and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is forced through the orifice wherein the dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the orifice. Electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat.
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FIG. 2 schematically illustrates the inventive process. - The present invention is directed to a process for the electrostatic spinning of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) into continuous fibers for the formation of non-woven sheets, membranes, tubes, and coatings with potential for multiple other applications and forms. In particular, the present invention is directed to electrospinning PTFE at a very high viscosity relative to the prior art in direct contrast to that which was previously considered feasible.
- An electrostatic spinning apparatus is illustrated schematically in
FIG. 1 . InFIG. 1 a reservoir, 10, is loaded with a high viscosity dispersion as further described herein. A delivery system, 11, delivers the dispersion from the reservoir to a charge source, 12, which may be an orifice. A target, 15, is set some distance from the charge source, 12. A power source, 16, such as a DC power supply establishes an electrical charge differential between the charge source and target such that polymeric material, 14, is electrically charged opposite the target. The polymeric material is electrostatically attracted to the target and is deposited thereon. The target may be static, in motion or it may be a continuous, or near continuous, material which moves through the zone of polymer impact, such as by movement on transport rollers, 17, or the like. In one embodiment the electrical charge, or ground as illustrated, is applied to the roller which is in electrically conductive contact with the target. The target may be a continuous loop or it may initiate on a delivery device, such as a supply spool and be taken up by a collector, such as a receiver spool. In an alternative embodiment the charge source and target may be in a common dispersion bath. - The instant process requires a dispersion or suspension of a sufficient percentage of PTFE solids to aid in the post processing of the collected fibrous mat into a form that has some mechanical integrity. If the PTFE solid content in the dispersion is too low, there will be no, or poor, mechanical integrity to the resulting material. Second, the selection of the polymer used to increase the viscosity of the solution, suspension or dispersion, also referred to as a fiberization polymer, to be spun must be selected carefully. We have found that too low of a molecular weight fiberization polymer added to the PTFE will cause poor performance and poor handling characteristics. It is also believed that too high of a molecular weight will cause an increase in the viscosity without enough of the polymer being present to actually bind the PTFE powder together during the electrospinning and curing process. Additionally, the process used to sinter the PTFE powder together must be finely controlled such that the resulting product has good mechanical integrity.
- It is preferred that the PTFE have a molecular weight of 106 to 108.
- It is preferred that the PTFE have a particle size of at least 0.1 microns to no more than 0.8 microns. More preferably, the PTFE has a particle size of at least 0.2 microns to no more than 0.6 microns. Below a particle size of 0.1 microns the materials create manufacturing difficulties. Above a particle size of 0.8 microns the particle size approaches the target fiber diameter and becomes a defect in the fiber. For other applications larger sizes may be suitable for use.
- The process for producing a non-woven PTFE material will be described with reference to
FIG. 2 . An aqueous dispersion of a narrow particle size distribution PTFE powder is prepared, 20. A fiberizing polymer is added, 22, to the dispersion. Preferably, the fiberizing polymer is added in an amount of between 1 and 10 wt %, more preferably about 2 to 7 wt % with about 4-5 wt % being most preferred. The fiberizing polymer preferably has a high solubility in the solvent, which is preferably water, with a solubility of greater than about 0.5 wt % being preferred. It is preferable that the fiberizing polymer has an ash content of less than about 5 wt %, when sintered at about 400° C., with even lower being more preferred. - Particularly preferred fiberization polymers include dextran, alginates, chitosan, guar gum compounds, starch, polyvinylpyridine compounds, cellulosic compounds, cellulose ether, hydrolyzed polyacrylamides, polyacrylates, polycarboxylates, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene imine, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyacrylic acid, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(itaconic acid), poly(2-hydroxyethyl acrylate), poly(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate-co-acrylamide), poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid), poly(methoxyethylene), poly(vinyl alcohol), poly(vinyl alcohol) 12% acetyl, poly(2,4-dimethyl-6-triazinylethylene), poly(3-morpholinylethylene), poly(N-1,2,4-triazolyethylene), poly(vinyl sulfoxide), poly(vinyl amine), poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate), poly(g-glutamic acid), poly(N-propanoyliminoethylene), poly(4-amino-sulfo-aniline), poly[N-(p-sulphophenyl)amino-3-hydroxymethyl-1,4-phenyleneimino-1,4-phenylene)], isopropyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl, hydroxylpropyl cellulose, cellulose acetate, cellulose nitrate, alginic ammonium salts, i-carrageenan, N-[(3′-hydroxy-2′,3′-dicarboxy) ethyl] chitosan, konjac glocomannan, pullulan, xanthan gum, poly(allyammonium chloride), poly(allyammonium phosphate), poly(diallydimethylammonium chloride), poly(benzyltrimethylammonium chloride), poly(dimethyldodecyl(2-acrylamidoethyly) ammonium bromide), poly(4-N-butylpyridiniumethylene iodine), poly(2-N-methylpridiniummethylene iodine), poly(N methylpryidinium-2,5-diylethenylene), polyethylene glycol polymers and copolymers, cellulose ethyl ether, cellulose ethyl hydroxyethyl ether, cellulose methyl hydroxyethyl ether, poly(1-glycerol methacrylate), poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/methacrylic acid) 90:10, poly(2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate), poly(2-methacryloxyethyltrimethylammonium bromide), poly(2-vinyl-1-methylpyridinium bromide), poly(2-vinylpyridine N-oxide), poly(2-vinylpyridine), poly(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl-2-methacryloxyethyldimethylammonium chloride), poly(4-vinylpyridine N-oxide), poly(4-vinylpyridine), poly(acrylamide/2-methacryloxyethyltrimethylammonium bromide) 80:20, poly(acrylamide/acrylic acid), poly(allylamine hydrochloride), poly(butadiene/maleic acid), poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride), poly(ethyl acrylate/acrylic acid), poly(ethylene glycol) bis (2-aminoethyl), poly(ethylene glycol) monomethyl ether, poly(ethylene glycol)-bisphenol A diglycidyl ether adduct, poly(ethylene oxide-b-propylene oxide), poly(ethylene/acrylic acid) 92:8, poly(1-lysine hydrobromide), poly(1-lysine hydrobromide), poly(maleic acid), poly(n-butyl acrylate/2-methacryloxyethyltrimethylammonium bromide), poly(N-iso-propylacrylamide), poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone/2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate), dimethyl sulfatequaternary, poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate), poly(oxyethylene) sorbitan monolaurate (Tween 20®), poly(styrenesulfonic acid), poly(vinyl alcohol), N-methyl-4(4′-formylstyryl)pyridinium, methosulfate acetal, poly(vinyl methyl ether), poly(vinylamine) hydrochloride, poly(vinylphosphonic acid), poly(vinylsulfonic acid) sodium salt and polyaniline.
- A particularly preferred fiberizing polymer is polyethyleneoxide (PEO) with a molecular weight of 50,000-4,000,000 and more preferably a molecular weight of about 250,000 to 350,000 and most preferably a molecular weight of about 300,000.
- With further reference to
FIG. 2 , after mixing the PTFE and fiberizing polymer dispersion is preferably allowed to homogenize, 24. In a particularly preferred method the polymer dispersion is allowed to form slowly, without agitation, followed by transfer to a jar roller that will turn it at a constant rate for several more days. It is preferred to create a uniform solution that has little to no air trapped in the resulting highly viscous mixture. Once the dispersion is of uniform consistency it is preferably filtered to remove any clumps or gels. The filtered dispersion with the desired viscosity is then loaded, 26, in a controlled pumping device with a fixed conductive element which acts as the charge source. A particularly preferred conductive element is an orifice such as a 16 gauge needle that has been cut blunt and sanded to remove any burs. The ejection volume from the pumping device is set to a predetermined rate that is dependent on the form being made and the desired fiber diameters. The charge source is preferably connected to the positive side of a precision DC power supply. The negative side of the power supply is preferably connected to the collection surface or target. The polarity can be reversed but this is not preferred. - The target surface can be a drum, device or sheet. The surface can be a metal, ceramic or polymeric material with particularly preferred materials selected from stainless steel, cobalt chrome, nickel titanium (nitinol), magnesium alloys polyactides, polyglycolides, polyhydroxyl butyrates, polyhydroxyalkynoates, polydioxinine, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyurethanes, polycarbonates and polyethyleneoxide. The voltage on the power supply is increased to the desired voltage to uniformly draw out the polymer/PTFE solution.
- The applied voltage is typically from 2,000-80,000 volts. The charge induced by the connection of the power supply repels the charged polymer away from the charge source and attracts them to the collection surface.
- The collection target is preferably placed perpendicular to the pump and orifice system and is moved in at least one direction such that the entire surface is uniformly covered, 28, with the fibers drawn towards the target. Once the collection surface has been adequately covered the material is preferably cured/sintered, 30, either in place, by placing the entire collection surface in an oven, or by removing the sheet tube or other form from the collection surface and sintering it in an oven.
- Electrospun PTFE fabrics undergo shrinkage upon sintering. While not limited to any theory the shrinkage is believe to occur in two steps. Initially, the fibers and fabrics, as spun, contain both water and a fiberizing polymer, preferably polyethyleneoxide. Upon completion of spinning the samples dry and undergo a small degree of fiber rearrangement. The samples are sintered by exposing the fibers and fabrics to temperatures of 550° to 900° F. for a period of time such that the water and fiberizing polymer are evaporated. The evaporation is hypothesized to generate a second, more significant, shrinkage. Cracking of the fabric and breaking of the fibers is believed to occur during this second shrinkage when the fabric has not been allowed to relax.
- To accommodate for shrinkage, the fiber and fabrics can be spun onto an expanded structure. The structure can then be removed or contracted. This allows the fabric to shrink during sintering without cracking. Another method involves spinning the fibers and fabrics onto a structure which can then be expanded or contracted prior to sintering. The range of contraction or expansion and contraction is preferably on the order of 3 to 100% and depends upon the thickness and size of the electrodeposited fabric mat.
- For a sheet of fabric, if the direction of the deposition is given as the perpendicular to the plane of the fabric then contraction or expansion/contraction must occur in at least one or more of the directions in the plane of the fabric. For a fabric deposited upon a cylindrical surface the fabric must be contracted or contracted/expanded radially and/or longitudinally. For a spherical surface the fabric must be contracted or contracted/expanded radially. These basic concepts of contraction and/or expansion/contraction can be applied to any electrospun fabric independent of the shape of the surface upon which it was spun. Thus, very complex fabric shapes based upon PTFE fabric become possible.
- In a particularly preferred embodiment a high viscosity material is used. It is surprising that superior properties are observed by electrospinning a material with a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP to no more than 300,000 cP. More preferably the viscosity is at least 100,000 cP to no more than 250,000 and most preferably the viscosity is at least 150,000 cP no more than 200,000 cP. Above a viscosity of 300,000 cP it becomes increasingly difficult to generate a fiber.
- In one embodiment electrospinning dispersions are based upon Daikin D 210 PTFE and Sigma Aldrich polyethylene oxide with a molecular weight of 300,000. Daikin D 210 PTFE is representative of a material suitable for demonstrating the invention. Daikin D 210 PTFE has about 59-62 wt % solids, 6.0-7.2% wt % surfactant, a pH of 8.5 to 10.5, a specific gravity of 1.5 to 1.53 and a Brookfield viscosity maximum of 35 cP.
- The dispersion has a preferred PTFE percent solids, by weight, of 50%-80%, more preferably 55-65 wt %, and even more preferably 59-61 wt %. The specific gravity is preferably 1.5 to 1.54 and more preferably 1.51. By way of example, a 1000 ml dispersion would have a weight range of 1500 gm to 1530 gm with 885 gm to 933.3 gm of PTFE.
- A particularly preferred embodiment has 60% PTFE solids, a specific gravity of 1.51, with 909 gm of PTFE per 1000 ml of dispersion.
- A particularly preferred example is prepared with from 32 gm to 52 gm fiberizing polymer, most preferably PEO, per 1000 ml of the Daikin D 210 dispersion which provides a ratio of fiberizing polymer solids to PTFE dispersion (such as PEO/PTFE) of from 0.032 to 0.052 gm/ml PEO in the 1000 ml of dispersion. Fiberizing polymer ratios, below 0.03 gm/ml by weight, results in very poor quality and non-uniform fiber mat formation. Poor quality is defined as the existence of high levels of fiber breakage, >20%, and the formation of non-uniform fiber diameters which are also referred to in the art as “beading”. The existence of broken fibers and/or non-uniform fibers results in non-uniform porosity within the fibrous mat. The presence of broken fibrils, especially short fibrils, leads to decreased efficiency over time as the non-continuous fibrils are pulled from the mat.
- A PTFE dispersion of 60% PTFE solids and PEOs ranging between 200,000 and 4,000,000 Mw is representative. Fiberizing polymer to PTFE ranges of 0.03 to 0.06 for fiberizing polymer being PEO with a molecular weight of 300,000 is particularly representative.
- Viscosities for different formulations of PEO/PTFE at a constant spindle speed setting of 2.5 for a #25 spindle at 25° C. taken in a Brookfield LV Viscometer are provided in Table 1.
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TABLE 1 Sample Torque (%) Viscosity (cp) 0.052 gm/ml PEO 88.5 171,000 0.048 gm/ml PEO 76.8 147,000 0.044 gm/ml PEO 79.2 152,000 0.040 gm/ml PEO 58.5 112,000 0.036 gm/ml PEO 40.1 77,000 0.032 gm/ml PEO 34.5 66,000 - Assuming 909 gm PTFE in 1000 ml of the Diakin D 210 dispersion the preferred percent PEO/PTFE dispersion range is from 0.032 to 0.060 gm/ml. About 0.048 gm/ml is particularly preferred for demonstrating the invention.
- For deposition a charged needle and a grounded target is preferred and relied on herein unless otherwise specified. This has been accepted as a standard practice within the industry partially for safety reasons. A grounded needle and a charged target can be used but this is not preferred since the result is inferior material.
- Voltages of 11, 14, or 17 kV with corresponding distances from tip to top of target (TTT) of 4.5″, 5.5″, and 6.5″ were relied on for convenience for the samples set forth herein. Voltages and distances are design choices based on experimental apparatus employed the determination of which is well known to those of skill in the art. For the purposes of demonstration, samples were deposited onto foil, dried and then sintered at 725° F. for five minutes then examined by SEM. The process produced a smooth, heavy, wide web indicating a significant improvement in material transfer efficiency. Test results using reverse polarity were inferior. A mat was deposited that was about 5″ wide.
- Visual observation showed various levels of degradation in samples produced by reverse polarity. In addition, the photomicrographs showed breakage of fibers as well as a twisting of fibers to create fiber bundles. There was also a wide distribution of fiber and fiber bundle diameters. All of these fiber characteristics will result in an inconsistent and poor quality fiber mat. These fiber characteristics are consistent with poor fiber mat quality observed with our attempts to espin from low. PEO/PTFE concentration dispersions. High voltages and tip-to-target distances 5.5 and 6.5″, showed the most fiber breakage whereas the 4.5″ TTT distance showed the most bundling.
- When “normal” e-spun PTFE was examined under high magnification there was no apparent fiber breakage, all fibers were of uniform diameter and fiber mats survived the sintering process.
- Representative results are provided in Tables 2-4 with standard deviations reported in parenthesis. In the Tables the air flow, pore diameter, and bubble point were measured using a Porous Materials, Inc. Capillary Flow Porometer Model CFP-1100-AEXL using test type “Dry Up/ Wet Up”. Density was measured by a gas pycnometer using ISO 1183-3. Tensile, elongation, and modulus were measured using ASTM D882 with diecut ASTM D638 Type V dogbone sample geometry. Viscosities for different formulations of PEO/PTFE were done at the constant spindle speed setting listed for a #25 spindle at 25° C. taken in a Brookfield LV Viscometer.
- A particular advantage offered by the present process is that the resulting material has significantly fewer broken fibrils upon sintering than a sample of the prior art. A decrease in fibril breakage increases manufacturing productivity due to a decrease in the material which is inferior. This is achieved without a loss of product characteristics.
- The invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments without limit thereto. One of skill in the art would realize additional embodiments and improvements which are within the meets and bounds of the invention which are more specifically set forth in the claims appended hereto.
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TABLE 2 Physical Properties of PTFE Membranes 60% PTFE, 0.048 gm/ml PEO/1000 ml PTFE dispersion. Examples 1 2 3 4 5 Viscosity (cP) 147,000 147,000 147,000 147,000 147,000 Thickness (mil) 0.2 (0.08) 0.5 (0.05) 1.1 (0.24) 1.02 3.33 Spindle setting 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 Density (g/cm3) 0.3549 0.3227 0.4342 0.4239 Basis Weight 2.9605 8.0807 10.773 33.7 35.888 (g/cm2) BP: Pore diameter 9.17 (0.787) 3.18 (0.157) 3.01 (0.123) 3.41 (0.235) 2.63 (0.088) (microns) Bubble point: 0.72 (0.062) 2.08 (0.102) 2.2 (0.089) 1.94 (0.138) 2.52 (0.082) Pressure (psi) Air Flow (micron) 1.4217 Density (g/cm3) 2.0871 2.2334 2.2022 2.2255 2.1985 Tensile Strength 190 (58.1) 339 (15) 348 (86.9) 1450 (290) 208 (19.9) (psi) Modulus (psi) 1420 (395) 1560 (45.8) 1910 (143) 3650 (1100) 1594 (235) Elongation (%) 110 (23) 190 (13) 140 (28) 255 (38) 130 (14.6) -
TABLE 3 Physical Properties of PTFE Membranes 67% PTFE, 0.015 to 0.040 gm/ml PEO/1000 ml PTFE dispersion. Examples 6 7 8 9 10 Viscosity (cP) 129,000 249,000 <500,000 Spindle setting 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.0 2.5 PEO/PTFE (g/ml) 0.015 0.02 0.025 0.030 0.040 Thickness (mil) 2.7 2.2 2.5 1.5 1.0 Density (g/cm3) 0.4949 0.5973 0.5331 0.3854 0.2521 Basis Weight 18.745 12.385 24.371 12.767 4.681 (g/cm2) BP: Pore diameter 4.14 3.95 5.09 4.05 6.7 (microns) Bubble point: 1.59 1.68 1.30 1.63 0.935 Pressure (psi) Air Flow (micron) 1.4806 1.5747 1.9938 1.8346 3.0425 Density (g/cm3) 2.2139 2.1978 2.2077 2.1904 Tensile Strength 371.37 626.76 321 109 114.47 (psi) Modulus (psi) 2430 3381.8 1380 2300 1220 Elongation (%) 106.33 114.27 126.77 121.92 68 -
TABLE 4 Physical Properties of PTFE Membranes 72% PTFE, 0.020 to 0.030 gm/ml PEO/1000 ml PTFE dispersion. Examples 11 12 13 PEO/PTFE (g/ml) 0.02 0.025 0.030 Thickness (mil) 1.8 2.3 1.5 Density (g/cm3) 0.3504 0.2972 0.4110 Basis Weight (g/cm2) 13.795 13.320 10.442 BP: Pore diameter (microns) 7.14 9.15 5.7223 Bubble point: Pressure (psi) 0.92 0.76 1.09 Air Flow (micron) 3.3837 3.1946 2.6542 Density (g/cm3) 2.2236 2.1845 2.2182 Tensile Strength (psi) 218.57 103.99 335 Modulus (psi) 1610 764 2790 Elongation (%) 86.42 48 110
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1. In combination, a surface formed of metal, ceramic or polymeric material and a coating of spun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) on at least a portion of the surface.
2. The combination of claim 1 , wherein the surface is a device, and the coating is sintered in place on the device.
3. The combination of claim 1 , wherein the spun PTFE is electrospun PTFE that has been electrospun from a dispersion comprising PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent.
4. A nonwoven mat comprising a plurality of spun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers.
5. The mat of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of polytetrafluoroethylene fibers exhibit uniform diameter.
6. The mat of claim 4 deposited on a cylindrical surface as a coating and sintered in place on the cylindrical surface.
7. The mat of claim 4 , wherein the spun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers are electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers.
8. The mat of claim 4 , wherein fewer than 20% of the plurality of spun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers are in the form of broken fibers.
9. The mat of claim 4 , wherein the polytetrafluoroethylene has an average molecular weight of about 106 Da to 108 Da.
10. The mat of claim 4 , wherein the mat has a tensile strength normalized to 1 mil thickness, calculated by dividing measured tensile strength by thickness of the mat in mils, of about 45 psi or greater.
11. The mat of claim 10 , wherein the mat has a normalized tensile strength of between about 45 psi and about 1422 psi.
12. The mat of claim 10 , wherein the elongation to failure of the mat is about 100% or greater.
13. The mat of claim 10 , wherein the elongation to failure of the mat is between about 100% and about 200%.
14. The mat of claim 4 , wherein the spun PTFE fibers have been spun from a dispersion having a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP and comprising PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent.
15. The mat of claim 4 , wherein the density of the mat is between about 2.0 g/cm3 and about 2.3 g/cm3.
16. The mat of claim 4 , wherein no beading of the spun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers is observed when the mat is subjected to visual examination under magnification.
17. The mat of claim 4 , wherein the bubble point pore diameter of the mat is between about 2 microns and about 10 microns.
18. A nonwoven mat comprising a plurality of spun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers, characterized by one or more of the following:
the plurality of polytetrafluoroethylene fibers exhibit uniform diameter;
the spun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers are electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers;
fewer than 20% of the plurality of spun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers are in the form of broken fibers;
the polytetrafluoroethylene has an average molecular weight of about 106 Da to 108 Da;
the mat has a tensile strength normalized to 1 mil thickness, calculated by dividing measured tensile strength by thickness of the mat in mils, of about 45 psi or greater;
the mat has a normalized tensile strength of between about 45 psi and about 1422 psi;
the elongation to failure of the mat is about 100% or greater;
the elongation to failure of the mat is between about 100% and about 200%;
the spun PTFE fibers have been spun from a dispersion having a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP and comprising PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent;
the density of the mat is between about 2.0 g/cm3 and about 2.3 g/cm3;
no beading of the spun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers is observed when the mat is subjected to visual examination under magnification;
the bubble point pore diameter of the mat is between about 2 microns and about 10 microns
19. The mat of claim 18 , wherein the spun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers are electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene fibers.
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