Systems and methods for top down and bottom up electrospinning

Abstract

Embodiments described herein relate to an electrospinning system that enables both sequential and concurrent or simultaneous application of top-down and bottom-up electrospinning techniques. The electrospinning system includes a first collector plate and a second collector plate positioned offset from each other. A deposition assembly is positioned between the first collector plate and the second collector plate and includes a support element extending between these plates. The support element has a set of orifices disposed on one side, which can direct polymer solution streams toward either the first or the second collector plate. An actuator is operably coupled to the support element, enabling it to selectively move between a first orientation, where the orifices face the first collector plate, and a second orientation, where the orifices face the second collector plate.

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