A Review on the Electrospinning of Polymer Nanofibers and Its Biomedical Applications
Nagasaki University · Saveetha University
Abstract
Polymeric nanofibers have emerged as a captivating medium for crafting structures with biomedical applications. Spinning methods have garnered substantial attention in the context of medical applications and neural tissue engineering, ultimately leading to the production of polymer fibers. In comparison with polymer microfibers, polymer nanofibers boasting nanometer-scale diameters offer significantly larger surface areas, facilitating enhanced surface functionalization. Consequently, polymer nanofiber mats are presently undergoing rigorous evaluation for a myriad of applications, including filters, scaffolds for tissue engineering, protective equipment, reinforcement in composite materials, and sensors. This…
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Authors
3Topics & keywords
- Nanofiber
- Electrospinning
- Materials science
- Nanotechnology
- Polymer
- Spinning
- Surface modification
- Context (archaeology)