Electrospinning is a relatively simple technique
to convert droplets of a polymer solution, under
the influence of a high-voltage electrical field, into
nanofibres forming fibrous mats for various applications13,
14. The orientation or arrangement of nanofibres in a nanofibre mat can be manipulated to be
random (nonwoven), or aligned in some predetermined
design, or a mixture of both15. Polylactic acid
(PLA) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) are two
of the many polymer solutions that have been electrospun
into fibrous mats for investigations into their
potential practical applications. PLA is a biocompatible,
biodegradable, and environmentally friendly
composite that has the potential for environmental and
biomedical applications16. PVDF is extensively used
for filtration membranes and in rechargeable batteries
due to its outstanding chemical resistance and good
thermal stability17.