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This book presents the science and technology of electrospinning as a unique polymer
nanofiber fabrication technique, and compiles practical information on how to electrospin different
polymer systems. It also surveys the diverse applications of polymer nanofibers and assesses their potential
for near-term commercialization in end-uses including filters, fabrics, sensors, catalysts, tissue
scaffolding, and wound dressings. Throughout the book there are tables describing the reliable experimental
data available to date.
From the Preface: “...Reducing the size of a particle will eventually force its characteristics to
change. The classical paradigms that apply in macro-world will cease to describe its behavior and will need
to be replaced by quantum mechanical descriptions. The size scale where the gradual change from
the classical to quantum behavior occurs encompasses classical nanomaterials, with their
unexpected, unusual characteristics. Even at dimensions where classical rules continue to apply, particle
size reduction and the ensuing increased fraction of atoms at the interface (based on dimensionality)
will bring about dramatic changes in material properties. It is the exploitation of these two sets of
tunable materials characteristics that the nanotechnologists typically work with...”
Target Audience: Researchers and technologists in industry and academia who are interested in
the development and applications of polymer nanofibers.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Introduction to Polymer Solutions
Electrospinning Basics
Factors Affecting Nanofiber Quality
Characterization of Nanofibers and Mats
Composite Nanofibers
Biomedical Applications of Nanofibers
Applications of Nanofiber Mats
Recent Developments in Electrospinning
Appendices: Electrospun Polymers Used in Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Applications;
Summary Table of Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers
References
Index
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