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Item Nanofiber-based filters as novel barrier systems for nanomaterial exposure scenarios(2011) Faccini, M.; Amantia, D.; Vázquez-Campos, S.; Vaquero-Moralejo, Celina; López de Ipiña, J.M.; Aubouy, L.; De Ipĩa, J. M.López; Tecnalia Research & Innovation; PRINTEX; SMART_MONIn this article our latest advances in the development of efficient barrier systems against micro- and nano-particulate materials are presented. Nanofibrous polyamide 6 (PA6) mats were fabricated by electrospinning onto a nonwoven viscose substrate. The influence of electrospinning parameters including solution concentration, viscosity, and conductivity, were studied for the production of nonwovens with different fiber size distribution ranging from 74 to 261 nm in diameters. Moreover, the formation of nanowebs (30-40 nm) which are widely distributed among fibers was observed. By varying several process parameters, membranes with different thickness of the nanofiber layer and therefore air permeability and nanoparticle filtration efficiency were obtained.