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Functional nanofibers and their applications

Edited by Q Wei, Jiangnan University, China

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 134

 - summarises key trends in the processing and applications of functional nanofibres in areas such as technical textiles
 - provides an overview of the principles and techniques involved in the production of nanofibres and reviews core-shell, aligned, porous and gradient nanofibres
 - considers the use of nanofibres in filtration, drug delivery and tissue engineering applications and the role of functional nanofibres in lithium-ion batteries, sensor applications, protective clothing, food processing and water purification
 - includes a discussion of future trends in nanofibres

Nanofibers are a flexible material with a huge range of potential applications in such areas as technical textiles. Functional nanofibers and their applications summarises key trends in the processing and applications of these exciting materials.

Part one focuses on the types and processing of nanofibers. Beginning with an overview of the principles and techniques involved in their production, it goes on to review core-shell, aligned, porous and gradient nanofibers. The processing and application of composite functional nanofibers, carbon and polymer nanofiber reinforcements in polymer matrix composites, and inorganic functional nanofibers are then explored in detail, before part one concludes with a consideration of surface functionalization.

A wide variety of functional nanofiber applications are then reviewed in part two. Following consideration of their use in filtration, drug delivery and tissue engineering applications, the role of functional nanofibers in lithium-ion batteries, sensor applications, protective clothing, food processing and water purification is explored. Discussion of their use in sound absorption, electromagnetic wave attenuation and biomedical and microelectronic applications follows, before a final discussion of future trends.

With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Functional nanofibers and applications is a key text for all those working in the fields of technical textiles, as well as areas using nanofibers such as composites, biomaterials and microelectronics.

Published in association with The Textile Institute

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About the editor

Qufu Wei is Professor of Textiles, Science and Engineering for the Ministry of Education’s Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, based at Jiangnan University, China.

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Contents

PART 1 TYPES AND PROCESSING
PART 2 APPLICATIONS

PART 1 TYPES AND PROCESSING

Nanofibers: principles and manufacture
Q Wei and D Tao, Jiangnan University, China
 - Introduction
 - Principles of electrospinning
 - Solution electrospinning
 - Melt-electrospinning
 - Future trends
 - References

Types and processing of structured functional nanofibers: core-shell, aligned, porous and gradient nanofibers
Q Wei and X Xia, Jiangnan University, China
 - Introduction
 - Core-shell nanofibers
 - Aligned nanofibers
 - Porous nanofibers
 - Gradient nanofibers
 - Applications of structured functional nanofibers
 - Future trends
 - References

Processing of composite functional nanofibers
Y Cai, Q Wei and F Huang, Jiangnan University, China
 - Introduction
 - Formation of polymer and polymer composite nanofibers
 - Formation of polymer and nanoparticle composite nanofibers
 - Formation of polymer and inorganic salt composite nanofibers
 - Examples and applications of composite functional nanofibers
 - Future trends
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Carbon and polymer nanofiber reinforcements in polymer matrix composites: processing and applications
J Zhang, The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, T Lin and X Wang, Deakin University, Australia
 - Introduction
 - Composite formation with nanofibers
 - Strengths and weaknesses of nanofibers in composites
 - Applications of nanofiber composites
 - Future trends
 - References

Inorganic functional nanofibers: processing and applications
N Wu, Tianjin Polytechnic University and Q Wei, Jiangnan University, China
 - Introduction
 - Processing of inorganic nanofibers
 - Case study: preparation, structure and properties of TiO2 inorganic nanofibers
 - Doping inorganic nanofibers
 - Applications of inorganic functional nanofibers
 - Future trends
 - References

Surface functionalization of polymer nanofibers
F Huang, Q Wei and Y Cai, Jiangnan University, China
 - Introduction
 - Surface functionalization using physical technologies
 - Surface functionalization using chemical technologies
 - Surface functionalization using nanotechnologies
 - Surface functionalization using biotechnology
 - Future trends
 - References

PART 2 APPLICATIONS

Functional nanofibers for filtration applications
G G Chase, S Swaminathan and B Raghavan, The University of Akron, USA
 - Introduction
 - Key principles of functional nanofibers for filtration
 - Filtration of nanoparticles from gas streams
 - Nanofiber catalyst support structures
 - Future trends and conclusions
 - Acknowledgements
 - References
 - Appendix: notation

Functional nanofibers for drug delivery applications
Q Wei and A Wei, Jiangnan University, China
 - Introduction
 - Drug delivery mechanisms
 - Applications of functional nanofibers in drug delivery: a case study
 - Future trends
 - References

Functional nanofibers for tissue engineering applications
I A Rodriguez, J M McCool and G L Bowlin, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA
 - Introduction
 - Electrospinning of nanofibers
 - Applications of nanofibers in tissue engineering
 - Conclusions
 - References

Functional nanofibers in lithium-ion batteries
H Qiao and Q Wei, Jiangnan University, China
 - Introduction
 - Applications of nanofibers in lithium-ion battery
 - Examples of applications of nanofibers
 - Future trends
 - References

Functional nanofibers in sensor applications
X F Wang, B Ding and J Y Yu, Donghua University, China
 - Introduction: modern electrospinning technology
 - Formation of nanostructured sensing materials
 - Sensing mechanisms
 - Future trends and conclusions
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Functional nanofibers in clothing for protection against chemical and biological hazards
A H Nurfaizey, University of Canterbury, New Zeland and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, N Tucker, The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited, J Stanger and M P Staiger, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
 - Introduction
 - Chemical and biological warfare background
 - Electrospun nanofibers
 - The advantages of using electrospun nanofiber in protective clothing
 - Issues with development of electrospun fibers
 - Future trends
 - References

Functional nanofibers in food processing
J A Lopes da Silva, University of Aveiro, Portugal
 - Introduction
 - Electrospun fibrous mats in food-related separation applications
 - Electrospun microfibers and nanofibers for enzyme immobilization
 - Electrospun nanofibers in food sensors
 - Electrospun micro- and nanofibers used for encapsulation and controlled release of bioactive compounds
 - Future trends and conclusions
 - Acknowledgements
 - Sources of further information
 - References

Functional nanofibers in sound absorption, electromagnetic wave attenuation and biomedical applications
Q Wei and D Gao, Jiangnan University, China
 - Introduction
 - Applications in sound absorbption
 - Applications of functional nanofibers as electromagnetic wave attenuating material
 - Applications as a bioreactor: filtration membranes
 - Applications as a bioreactor: immobilization of enzymes
 - Future trends
 - References

Functional nanofibers for water purification
H Ma, B Chu and B S Hsiao, Stony Brook University, USA
 - Introduction
 - A new class of thin-film nanofibrous composite (TFNC) membranes
 - TFNC membranes for microfiltration
 - TFNC membranes for ultrafiltration
 - TFNC membranes for nanofiltration and reverse osmosis
 - Conclusions
 - Acknowledgement
 - References

Functional nanofibers in microelectronics applications
T S Natarajan, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
 - Introduction: polymers in electronics
 - Electrospinning of nanofibers
 - Nanofibers in microelectronics
 - Conclusions
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Future trends in the processing of functional nanofibers
Q Wei, University of Jiangnan, China