Semiwebbing
Semiwebbing is a materials processing concept in which a polymer system is driven to form a partially connected, web-like network that possesses properties between a solid gel and a fibrous sheet. The result is a semi-porous, flexible structure with high surface area and tunable mechanics, suitable for applications where a lightweight yet interconnected scaffold is desired.
The formation relies on partial crosslinking or staged gelation. By controlling initiator concentration, solvent interactions, temperature,
Material properties are strongly influenced by crosslink density and porosity. Semiwebs typically exhibit anisotropic mechanical behavior,
Applications span filtration membranes, tissue engineering scaffolds, sensors, and soft-robotic components. In filtration, semiwebs offer selective
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