This book covers all aspects of electrospinning as used to produce nanofibres. Electrospinning is the most economical and straightforward method of producing nanomaterials — the technique was developed from electrostatic spraying technologies, and now represents an attractive approach for polymer biomaterials processing, with the opportunity to predict and control morphology, porosity, and composition, while employing simple equipment. Other fields which will benefit from electrospinning include filtration, fuel cells, conductive polymers, photonics, drug delivery, textiles and composites, and more.

From the Introduction: “...Structured polymer fibres with diameters in the range from several micrometres down to tens of nanometres are of considerable interst for various kinds of applications. It is now possible to produce a low-cost, high-value, high-strength fibre from a biodegradable and renewable waste product for easing environmental concerns. For instance, a pore structured electrospun nanofibrous membrane used as a wound dressing can promote the exudation of fluid from the wound, so as to prevent either build-up under the covering or wound desiccation...”

Target Audience: Researchers, technologists, product development and marketing managers, and other readers concerned with electrospinning and nanotechnology.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Mathematical Models for the Electrospinning Process

Allometric Scaling in Electrospinning

Application of Vibration Technology to Electrospinning

Magneto-Electrospinning: Control of the Instability

Bubble Electrospinning: Biomimic Fabrication of Electrospun Nanofibres with High Throughput

Controlling Numbers and Sizes of Beads in Electrospun Nanofibres

Electrospun Nanoporous Microspheres for Nanotechnology

A Hierarchy of Motion in the Electrospinning Process and E-Infinity Nanotechnology

Mechanics in Nanotextile Science

Nonlinear Dynamics in Sirofil/SiroSpun Yarn Spinning

Index