Synthesis and Applications of Electrospun Nanofibers

Examine processing techniques for nanofibers and their applications in a variety of industry sectors, including energy, agriculture, and biomedicine. The book gives readers a thorough understanding of both electrospinning and interfacial polymerization techniques for their production.

In addition, the book explores the use of nanofibers in a variety of industry sectors, with particular attention given to nanofibers in medicine, such as in drug and gene delivery, artificial blood vessels, artificial organs, and medical facemasks, and in energy and environmental applications. Specific topics of note include fuel cells, lithium ion batteries, solar cells, supercapacitors, energy storage materials, sensors, filtration materials, protective clothing, catalysis, and electromagnetic shielding.

This book will serve as an important reference resource for materials scientists, engineers, and biomedical scientists who want to learn more about the uses of nanofibers.

- Describes a variety of techniques for producing nanofibers

- Shows how nanofibers are used in a range of industrial sectors, including illustrative case studies

- Discusses the pros and cons of using different fabrication techniques to produce nanofibers