Abstract
<title>Abstract</title> <p>Polymeric electrospun membranes have attracted considerable interest for various applications in filtration, adsorption, and medical fields due to their large surface area and unable properties. Polycaprolactone (PCL), a biocompatible polymer approved by the FDA, is well known for its gradual degradation, non-toxicity, and outstanding processability, rendering it appropriate for a range of medical uses, including drug delivery systems, sutures, wound dressings, and tissue scaffolds. This research work involved the successful fabrication of PCL membranes by electrospinning method utilizing a solvent system of dichloromethane (DCM) and dimethylformamide (DMF). The manufactured membranes were methodically analyzed with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and mechanical testing to assess their morphology, chemical structure, and mechanical characteristics. Furthermore, contact angle measurements and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were utilized to evaluate wettability and thermal stability, respectively. The findings revealed the development of uniform, smooth, and bead-free fibrous structures exhibiting desirable mechanical strength, moderate water affinity, and excellent thermal stability. The lack of residual solvent signatures in FTIR validated the purity of the produced membranes.</p>