Electrospun Nanofibres: Materials, Methods, and Applications

Electrospinning is a versatile method to synthesize fiber materials. Electrospun Nanofibres: Materials, Methods, and Applications explores the technical aspects of electrospinning methods used to derive a wide range of functional fiber materials and their applications in various technical sectors. As electrospinning is a process that can be modified strategically to achieve different fibers of interest, this book covers the wide spectrum of electrospinning methodologies, such as coaxial, triaxial, emulsion, suspension, electrolyte and gas-assisted spinning processes. It:• Discusses a broad range of materials, including synthetic polymers, biodegradable polymers, metals and their oxides, hybrid materials, nonpolymers, and more.• Reviews different electrospinning methods and combined technologies.• Describes process-related parameters and their influence on material properties and performance.• Examines modeling of the electrospinning process.• Highlights applications across different industries.This book is aimed at researchers, professionals, and advanced students in materials science and engineering.