Applications of Polymer Nanofibers

APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER NANOFIBERS
 
Explore a comprehensive review of the practical experimental and technological details of polymer nanofibers with a leading new resource
 
Applications of Polymer Nanofibers delivers a complete introduction to the basic science of polymer nanofibers as well as a review of their diverse applications. The book assesses their potential for commercialization and presents contributions from leading experts emphasizing their practical and technological details. New and up to date research findings are presented throughout the book in areas including filters, fabric, energy, fuel cells, batteries, sensors, biomedicine, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound dressings.
 
The book also presents a fulsome analysis of the technology of electrospinning, the most convenient and scalable technique for nanofiber production. It also provides readers with practical information on relevant surface modification techniques. Applications of Polymer Nanofibers effectively balances theoretical background with practical applications of the technology, including insights into polymer nanofiber materials that will be useful for advanced students and researchers. Students, researchers, and industry professionals will also enjoy the inclusion of:
* A thorough introduction to electrospinning parameters and resulting nanofiber characteristics, including theoretical and practical considerations
* An exploration of textile applications of nanofibers, like protective clothing, filter fabrics, wearable devices, functional fabrics, and biomedical textiles
* A review of nanofiber mats as high-efficiency filters, including filtration developments, filters made with nanofibers, and the future outlook for nanofiber filters
* A treatment of nanofiber-based chemical sensors, including sensor materials, approaches to nanofiber sensor design, and gravimetric nanofiber sensors
 
Perfect for researchers and graduate students studying polymer science and engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology. Applications of Polymer Nanofibers will also earn a place in the libraries of industrial researchers concerned with electrospinning, air filtration, fabrics, drug delivery, catalysis, and biomedicine.

Sommario

Preface xiii
 
1 Electrospinning Parameters and Resulting Nanofiber Characteristics: Theoretical to Practical Considerations 1
Christina Tang, Shani L. Levit, Kathleen F. Swana, Breland T. Thornton, Jessica L. Barlow, and Arzan C. Dotivala
 
1.1 Electrospinning Overview 1
 
1.2 Effect of Process Parameters 2
 
1.2.1 Theoretical Analysis 2
 
1.2.2 Experimental Results 5
 
1.3 Effect of Setup Parameters 6
 
1.4 Effect of Solution Parameters 11
 
1.4.1 Polymer Solution Properties (Molecular Weight, Concentration, Viscosity, and Elasticity) 11
 
1.4.2 Solvent Selection 14
 
1.4.3 Additivities to Tune Solution Properties 16
 
1.4.3.1 Surface Tension 16
 
1.4.3.2 Conductivity 16
 
1.5 Electrospinnable Systems 17
 
1.5.1 Nonpolymer Electrospinning 18
 
1.6 Advanced Fiber Characteristics 20
 
1.6.1 Ribbons, Wrinkles, Branching, and Netting 20
 
1.6.2 Porous Fibers 21
 
1.6.3 Core-Shell Fibers 24
 
1.6.3.1 Coaxial Electrospinning 24
 
1.6.3.2 Emulsion Electrospinning 25
 
1.7 Process Scalability 26
 
1.7.1 Melt Electrospinning 26
 
1.7.2 Needleless or "Free-Surface" Electrospinning 29
 
1.7.3 Alternative Fiber Production Methods 30
 
References 32
 
2 Textile Applications of Nanofibers 41
Jiadeng Zhu, Yeqian Ge, and Xiangwu Zhang
 
2.1 Introduction of Nanofibers in Textile Applications 41
 
2.2 Fabrication of Nanofiber Yarns 42
 
2.2.1 Electrospinning 42
 
2.2.2 Bicomponent Spinning 43
 
2.2.3 Melt Blowing 44
 
2.2.4 Flash Spinning 44
 
2.2.5 Centrifugal Spinning 45
 
2.2.6 Formation of Nanofiber Yarns 45
 
2.3 Structure and Properties of Nanofiber Yarns 47
 
2.4 Fabrication of Nanofiber Fabrics 52
 
2.4.1 Nanofibrous Nonwoven Fabrics 52
 
2.4.2 Nanofibrous Woven Fabrics 54
 
2.5 Characteristics and Specialized Applications of Nanofiber Fabrics 57
 
2.5.1 Protective Clothing 57
 
2.5.2 Filter Fabrics 58
 
2.5.3 Wearable Devices 59
 
2.5.4 Functional Fabrics 60
 
2.5.5 Biomedical Textiles 61
 
2.6 Summary and Future Trends 61
 
References 62
 
3 Nanofiber Mats as High-Efficiency Filters 68
Howard J. Walls and David S. Ensor
 
3.1 Introduction 68
 
3.1.1 Background 68
 
3.1.2 Filtration Overview 69
 
3.1.3 Available Information 70
 
3.1.4 Scope of This Chapter 70
 
3.2 Filters Made with Nanofibers 72
 
3.2.1 Consequences of Reducing Fiber Size 72
 
3.2.2 Slip Flow 73
 
3.2.3 Pressure Drop 74
 
3.2.4 Particle Collection Mechanisms 76
 
3.2.5 Evaluation 81
 
3.2.6 Nanofiber Media Modeling 82
 
3.3 Filtration Developments 82
 
3.3.1 Media Scale 83
 
3.3.1.1 Support Substrates 83
 
3.3.1.2 Mixed Bead-Fiber Systems 85
 
3.3.1.3 Unsupported Nanofiber Membranes 85
 
3.3.1.4 Multilayer Mats 86
 
3.3.1.5 Intermingled Nanofiber Mats 87
 
3.3.1.6 Mesh Substrates 87
 
3.3.1.7 Mat Morphological Modifications 87
 
3.3.2 Fiber Scale 88
 
3.3.2.1 Functional Fibers 88
 
3.3.2.2 Coated Fibers 88
 
3.3.2.3 Combining Nanofibers and Nanoparticles for Dual Function 89
 
3.3.2.4 Core Shell Fibers 89
 
3.3.2.5 Electrostatics 90
 
3.4 Outlook 90
 
Acknowledgments 92
 
References 92
 
4 Nanofiber-Based Chemical Sensors 100
Anthony L. Andrády
 
4.1 Introduction 100
 
4.2 General Features o

Info autore

Anthony L. Andrady, PhD, is Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the National College of Rubber Technology in London, England. He holds 7 US patents pertaining to electrospun polymer nanofibers and in 2007, he authored "Science and Technology of Polymer Nanofibers." His present research interests include the origins of short polymer fibers (both micro- and nanoscale) in the environment. Dr. Andrady is the author of over 150 research publications in scientific journals and has edited or authored 5 books in the general area of polymers.
Saad A. Khan, PhD, is INVISTA Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. He is a Fellow of the Society of Rheology and has research interests in soft solids that includes functional nonwovens, gels, suspensions, nano- and micro-fibers, and aerogels. Dr. Khan holds 16 patents, has published over 230 scholarly papers, and has edited a book in the area of foams.

Riassunto

APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER NANOFIBERS

Explore a comprehensive review of the practical experimental and technological details of polymer nanofibers with a leading new resource

Applications of Polymer Nanofibers delivers a complete introduction to the basic science of polymer nanofibers as well as a review of their diverse applications. The book assesses their potential for commercialization and presents contributions from leading experts emphasizing their practical and technological details. New and up to date research findings are presented throughout the book in areas including filters, fabric, energy, fuel cells, batteries, sensors, biomedicine, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound dressings.

The book also presents a fulsome analysis of the technology of electrospinning, the most convenient and scalable technique for nanofiber production. It also provides readers with practical information on relevant surface modification techniques. Applications of Polymer Nanofibers effectively balances theoretical background with practical applications of the technology, including insights into polymer nanofiber materials that will be useful for advanced students and researchers. Students, researchers, and industry professionals will also enjoy the inclusion of:
* A thorough introduction to electrospinning parameters and resulting nanofiber characteristics, including theoretical and practical considerations
* An exploration of textile applications of nanofibers, like protective clothing, filter fabrics, wearable devices, functional fabrics, and biomedical textiles
* A review of nanofiber mats as high-efficiency filters, including filtration developments, filters made with nanofibers, and the future outlook for nanofiber filters
* A treatment of nanofiber-based chemical sensors, including sensor materials, approaches to nanofiber sensor design, and gravimetric nanofiber sensors

Perfect for researchers and graduate students studying polymer science and engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology. Applications of Polymer Nanofibers will also earn a place in the libraries of industrial researchers concerned with electrospinning, air filtration, fabrics, drug delivery, catalysis, and biomedicine.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: a L Andrady, Anthony L. Andrady, Anthony L. (North Carolina State Universi Andrady, Anthony L. Khan Andrady, Saad A. Khan, Saad A. (North Carolina State University) An Khan
• Con la collaborazione di: A Khan (Editore), A Khan (Editore), Anthony L. Andrady (Editore), Andrady Anthony L. (Editore), Saad A. Khan (Editore), Khan Saad A. (Editore), Anthon L Andrady (Editore), Anthony L Andrady (Editore)
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781119267683
• ISBN: 978-1-119-26768-3
• Pagine: 432
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Chimica > Altro; Nanotechnologie, Polymerwissenschaft, Chemical Engineering, chemische Verfahrenstechnik, Nanotechnology, Allg. Chemische Verfahrenstechnik, Polymer Science & Technology, Polymerwissenschaft u. -technologie, Nanomaterialien, Nanomaterials, Allg. Polymerwissenschaft u. -technologie, Nanomaterial, Nanofasern