This study aimed to develop a simple and rapid method for the fabrication of transparent polydimethylsiloxane fibers based on thermally induced wet spinning, which is a modification of the conventional wet spinning. This novel method for fiber fabrication does not involve the use of a mold, and fibers with longer lengths can be produced. The use of eco-friendly oil with a high boiling point resolved the issues typically associated with solvent vapor generated during fiber fabricating using conventional wet spinning. The thickness of the fiber was controlled by adjusting the pulling speed of the cured PDMS fiber during rapid stretching.
- Jeong Hui Lee
- Taekyung Lim
- Sanghyun Ju
