ArticleACS omega2026
Integrating Alkali Lignin into Electrospun PET Nanofibers for Enhanced Viral Protection in Respiratory Masks.
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- Biobased Lignin as a Sustainable Flame Retardant Additive for Recycled Polyester Fabrics.ACS omega · 2026Article
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Abstract
This study presents the development of an antiviral nonwoven nanofiber fabric composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and alkali lignin, fabricated via solution electrospinning for potential use in face mask filtration media. Alkali lignin, a biobased antimicrobial agent, was incorporated into the PET matrix to enhance both antimicrobial and antiviral efficacy. Various PET concentrations and electrospinning parameters were optimized to achieve uniform, bead-free fibers with nanoscale diameters. Among the tested formulations, 20 wt % alkali lignin loading yielded nanofibers with an average diameter of 290 nm, demonstrating improved hydrophilicity and enhanced fiber morphology. SEM analysis confirmed the uniformity of the fiber structure, while FTIR spectroscopy suggested hydrogen bonding interactions between PET and lignin. Antimicrobial assays showed that the PET-lignin 20 wt % composite completely inhibited the growth of both
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