title: Complementary characterization data in support of uniaxially aligned electrospun nanocomposites based on a model PVOH-epoxy system.
abstract: This paper presents complementary data corresponding to characterization tests done for our research article entitled "Uniaxially aligned electrospun fibers for advanced nanocomposites based on a model PVOH-epoxy system" (Karimi et al., 2016) [1]. Poly(vinyl alcohol) and epoxy resin were selected as a model system and the effect of electrospun fiber loading on polymer properties was examined in conjunction with two manufacturing methods. A novel electrospinning technology for production of uniaxially aligned nanofiber arrays was used. A conventional wet lay-up fabrication method is compared against a novel, hybrid electrospinning-electrospraying approach. The structure and thermomechanical properties of resulting composite materials were examined using scanning electron microscopy, dynamic mechanical analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and tensile testing. For discussion of obtained results please refer to the research paper (Karimi et al., 2016) [1].
authors.affiliation: The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Samaneh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Karimi
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand; The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, P.O. Box 600, Kelburn, Wellington 6140, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Mark P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Staiger
authors.affiliation: Electrospinz Limited, 44 Lee St, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Buunk
authors.affiliation: Department of Ergonomy, Design and Mechanical Engineering, Université de Technologie de Belfort Montbéliard, 90400 Sevenans, France.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fessard
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tucker
keywords: Electrospinning; Mechanical properties; Nanocomposites; Thermal properties