Synthesis and morphology optimization of electrospun SiBNC nanofibers

Kamal Asadi-Pakdel, Rouhollah Mehdinavaz Aghdam*, Mehdi Shahedi Asl, Mohammad Ali Faghihi Sani

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Abstract

SiBNC nanofibers were synthesized through the polymeric route by a one-pot synthesis approach. DMTA (dichloroboryl methyl trichlorosilyl amine) polymer was selected as pre-ceramic for SiBNC, which was shaped into nanofibers by electrospinning. Then, the nanofibers were cured in an inert atmosphere in order to obtain the final ceramic. By changing the curing atmosphere, the compound of final ceramic has been manipulated. In addition, the ceramic yield of DMTA as a preceramic was increased in the nitrogen atmosphere. The effects of applied voltage, solution concentration, and feeding rate on the morphology of final electrospun ceramic nanofibers were also investigated. Final ceramic remains amorphous up to elevated temperatures with outstanding mechanical and thermal properties.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6052-6059
Number of pages8
JournalCeramics International
Volume46
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electrospinning
  • Non-oxide ceramics
  • Optimization
  • Polymer-derived ceramics
  • SiBNC

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