Functionalized Nanofibers

Functionalized Nanofibers: Synthesis and Industrial Applications presents the latest advances in the fabrication, design, processing, and properties of functionalized nanofibers, for a range of advanced applications. The first section of the book introduces fabrication, mechanisms, and design of functionalized nanofibers, explaining electrospinning and non-electrospinning techniques, optimization of structural designs, surface functionalization techniques, and characterization methods. The subsequent sections of the book focus on specific application areas, highlighting preparation methods and applications of functionalized nanofibers across biomedicine, surfaces and coatings, food, environment, energy, electronics, and textiles. Finally, environmental impact, and safety and legal aspects related to the utilization of functionalized nanofibers are considered. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students with an interest in nanomaterials and nanotechnology, and across other disciplines such as polymer science, chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science and engineering. This book also supports scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals looking to work with functionalized nanofibers and innovative nanomaterials in an industrial setting Integrates discussion of physics, chemistry, biology, and materials science behind functionalized nanofibers Opens the door to a range of applications across biomedicine, surfaces and coatings, food, environment, energy, electronics, and textiles Analyzes challenges and opportunities relating to environmental, health, and safety issues