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Functionalized Nanofibers

Synthesis and Industrial Applications

1st Edition - April 19, 2023

Editors: Kalim Deshmukh, S. K. Khadheer Pasha, Ahmed Barhoum, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

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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. Sections introduce fabrication, mechanisms, and design of functionalized nanofibers, explaining electrospinning and non-electrospinning techniques, optimization of structural designs, surface functionalization techniques, and characterization methods. Subsequent sections 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.

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Table of Contents
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Contributors
Chapter 1: Electrospinning and nonelectrospinning techniques for the fabrication of nanofibers: Mechanisms, process parameters, and key technical challenges
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Fabrication techniques of NFs
3: Parameters influencing the electrospinning process
4: Nonelectrospinning techniques of NF fabrication
5: Conclusions and future perspective
References
Chapter 2: Multistructural nanofiber designs: Processing, properties, and applications of random, aligned, porous, core shell, and hollow nanofibers
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Electrospinning process
3: Diverse morphologies of electrospun polymer nanofibers
4: Application of different morphological nanofibers by electrospinning
5: Summary and future perspective
References
Chapter 3: Surface functionalization techniques and characterization methods of electrospun nanofibers
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Principle of electrospinning and nanofiber synthesis
3: Surface functionalization techniques for electrospun nanofibers
4: Characterization methods
5: Conclusions and future prospects
References
Chapter 4: Application of low-temperature plasma surface modification technology in functionalized nanofibers
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Plasma technology for nanofiber surface modification
3: Different nanofiber treatment by plasma
4: Conclusions
References
Chapter 5: Preparation and functional applications of electrospun yarns
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Preparation of electrospinning nanofiber yarns
3: Preparation of composite nanofiber yarns
4: Influencing factors and reinforcement methods of nanofiber yarn mechanical properties
5: Application of nanofiber yarn
6: Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Functionalized nanofibers for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Abstract
1: Nanotechnology definition
2: Synthesis of nanofibers
3: Nanofiber formation
4: Applications of functionalized nanofibers
5: Conclusion and future outlook
References
Chapter 7: Functionalized nanofibers for antimicrobial applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Principle of electrospinning
3: Method of functionalization of nanofibers
4: Loading of antimicrobials into nanofibers
5: Surface-functionalized antimicrobial and antibacterial nanofibers
6: Electrospinning of functionalized nanofibers
7: Application of functional antimicrobial nanofibers
8: Conclusion and future perspective
References
Chapter 8: Functionalized nanofiber-based drug delivery systems and biosensing devices
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Nanofibers: Synthesis, characterizations, and properties
3: Nanofibers for drug delivery systems
4: Nanofibers for biosensing
5: Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 9: Functionalized nanofiber for wound healing and wound dressing applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Wounds and their types
3: Nanofibers and wound healing
4: Nanofiber-based composites
5: Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 10: Surface coatings of functionalized nanofibers for property enhancement: Synthesis, characterizations, and applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Fabrication of nanofiber
3: Various methods of functionalizing the nanofibers and characterizations
4: Applications of nanofibers
5: Conclusion
References
Chapter 11: Functionalized nanofiber-based anticorrosive coatings
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Coatings
3: Techniques for coating nanofibers on metallic surfaces: Electrospinning technique
4: Recent advances in nanofiber for anticorrosive applications
5: Conclusion and future scope
References
Chapter 12: Functionalized nanofibers for the realization of superhydrophobic surfaces
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Nanofibers: Functionalization methods for hydrophobicity alteration
3: Nanofibers for surface hydrophobicity improvement
4: Nanofibrous superhydrophobic coatings
5: Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 13: Functionalized nanofibers toward food packaging
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Electrospinning of the functionalized biopolymers with other synthetic polymers
3: Electrospun nanofibers in smart food packaging
4: Fabrication of electrospun nanofibers
5: Factors affecting the properties of the E-spun nanofibers
6: Advantages and disadvantages of electrospinning processes in the creation of intelligent packaging materials
7: Intelligent electrospun nanofibers
8: Designing and fabrication of intelligent electrospun nanofibers
9: Morphological properties of intelligent electrospun nanofibers
10: Color variation of the intelligent packaging materials in different pH values
11: Electrospun nanofibers for antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal food packaging
12: Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 14: Functionalized nanofibers as sensors for monitoring food quality
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Nanofiber-based sensors
3: Suitable platforms for food quality analysis
4: Target analytes in monitoring food quality
5: Summary and future perspectives
References
Chapter 15: Applications of functionalized nanofibers in the agriculture industry
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Applications of functionalized nanofibers in the agriculture industry
3: Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Further reading
Chapter 16: Functionalized nanofibers for adsorption of heavy metal ions
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Functionalized nanofibers for heavy metals adsorption
3: Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 17: Functionalized nanofibers for remediation of organic pollutants and catalytic applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Organic pollutants types, sources, and impacts
3: Functionalized nanofibers for organic pollutants remediation by adsorption technology
4: Theory of heterogeneous photocatalysis
5: Theory of membrane filtration
6: Conclusion and future outlook
References
Chapter 18: New insights on role of functionalized nanofibers in wastewater treatment
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Role of functionalized nanofibers in wastewater
3: Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 19: Functionalized nanofibers for gas and volatile organic compound sensing
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Functionalized nanofiber gas sensor: Mechanism of sensing, criteria for evaluation, and different application areas
3: Various synthesis techniques for functionalized nanofibers (NFs)
4: Sensing application on oxidizing, reducing, and volatile organic compounds: Material characterization, selectivity, sensor response, and recovery time
5: Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 20: Functionalized nanofibrous mats for gas separation applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Gas separation processes
3: Functionalized nanofibrous materials
4: Gas separation applications by functionalized nanofibrous mats
5: Conclusions
References
Chapter 21: Fabrication and surface functionalization of melt electrospun nanofibers for marine oil spill treatment
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Approaches for oil spill treatments
3: Fibrous material for oil sorption
4: Nanofibrous materials for oil spill removal
5: Melt electrospinning membranes for oil sorption
6: Theoretical modeling of nanofibers for oil spill sorption
7: Conclusion and remarks
References
Chapter 22: Functionalized nanofibers for lithium-ion battery applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: The economic value of LIBs and their applications
3: Functionalized nanofibers for LIBs: Properties and synthesis methods
4: Configuration and mechanism of LIBs
5: Functionalized nanofibers for LIBs
6: Functionalized nanofibers as LSBs
7: Recycling and sustainability in LIBs
8: Advantages and challenges in functionalized NFs-based LIBs
9: General conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 23: Functionalized nanofibers for high-performance supercapacitor applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Motivation toward fiber supercapacitors
3: Nanofibers for flexible supercapacitors
4: Fabrication methods of nanofibers
5: Configuration of supercapacitors based on nanofibers
6: Nanofiber-based current collectors for supercapacitors
7: Functionalized nanofibers for supercapacitors
8: Self-powered systems
9: Summary and future perspective
References
Chapter 24: Functionalized nanofibers for hydrogen storage and conversion
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Different nanofiber-based materials for hydrogen storage
3: Conclusion and future prospective
References
Chapter 25: Functionalized nanofibers for piezoelectric energy harvesting applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Fabrication methods of piezoelectric polymer nanofibers
3: Structural studies of functionalized nanofibers
4: Functionalized piezoelectric nanofiber-based Nanogenerator (FPN-NG)
5: Self-powered sensors
6: Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 26: Functionalized nanofibers for fuel cell applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: High-performance nanofiber electrodes/catalysts
3: Nanofiber-based polymer electrolyte membrane
4: Electrospun nanofibers for microbial fuel cells
5: Future directions
6: Conclusions
References
Chapter 27: Functionalized nanofibers for solar cells applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Design and surface functionalization strategies of nanofibers
3: Functionalized nanofibers for SCs
4: Economic importance and advantages of functionalized nanofibers-based SCs
5: Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 28: Functionalized nanofibers for the photonics, optoelectronics, and microelectronic device applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
Conflict of interest
1: Introduction
2: Nanofibers
3: Chemical methods for synthesis of nanofibers
4: Physical methods for synthesis of nanofibers
5: Nanofibers for photonics, optoelectronics, and microelectronic device applications
6: Summary and perspective
References
Chapter 29: Functionalized nanofibers for EMI shielding and microwave absorption applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Nanofiber synthesis method
3: Functionalization and surface modification of nanofibers
4: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding applications of functionalized nanofibers
5: Microwave absorption applications of functionalized nanofibers
6: Factors influencing shielding efficiency of functionalized nanofibers
7: Challenges and future perspective
8: Conclusion
References
Chapter 30: Functionalized nanofibers for protective clothing applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Protective clothing: And overview
3: Methods of preparation
4: Characterization and required properties
5: Additives and surface functionalization
6: Applications
7: Conclusions and remarking for future perspectives
References
Chapter 31: Functionalized nanofibers as fire-retardant fabrics
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Flame retardancy principle (burning mechanism)
3: Different method for evaluating the flame retardancy of fibers
4: Traditional methods for production of flame-retardant fibers
5: Electrospinning and flame retardancy
6: Functionalized electrospun nanofibers for fire-retardant applications
7: Conclusion and future outlook
References
Chapter 32: Environmental impact and safety of functionalized nanofibers
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Release of nanofibers to the environment
3: Occupational exposure potential of nanofibers
4: Impact of nanofibers on human and animal health
5: Nanofibers uptake by plants and its consequences
6: Legal aspects
7: Summary
References
Index

Kalim Deshmukh

Dr Kalim Deshmukh is a senior researcher at the New Technologies-Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. He has over 15 years of research experience in the field of synthesis, characterization and structure-property relationship of a wide variety of polymeric materials, polymer blends and nanocomposites for various technological applications. His research interest is mainly focused on the synthesis, characterization and property investigations of polymer nanocomposites reinforced with different nanofillers including nanoparticles and carbon allotropes such as carbon black, carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphene oxide, graphene nanoplatelets and graphene quantum dots for potential electronic applications.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Researcher, University of West Bohemia

S. K. Khadheer Pasha

Dr. S. K. Khadheer Pasha obtained his M.Sc. degree in Physics from Osmania University, followed by an MPhil degree from Anna University, and PhD degree in physics from the Department of Physics, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore-632014, TN, India. He is currently working as a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, VIT-AP University. He has about seven years of teaching and 12 years of research experience. His research is mainly focused on the synthesis of nanocomposite materials for various applications such as energy storage, gas sensors, and EMI shielding. Currently, he is guiding 5 PhD students working on different research topics. He has published over 89 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and 10 book chapters with international publishers.

Affiliations and expertise

Materials scientist, Department of Physics, VIT AP University, Andhra Pradesh, India

Ahmed Barhoum

Dr. Ahmed Barhoum is an Associate Professor of nanomaterials science and Head of the Nanostruc Research Group (Helwan University). He is currently working at the DCU University (Ireland). His research interests include the synthesis of nanomaterials for catalysis, drug delivery, and biosensing. He has won several scientific awards and prizes: Helwan University Prizes (Egypt, 2020 & 2019), CAS Fellowship (China, 2019), IFE Fellowships (France, 2012 & 2018), FWO Fellowships (Belgium, 2015 & 2016), Medastar Erasmus Mundus (Belgium, 2012), Welcome Program (Italy, 2012) and many more. He serves as an expert evaluator for the National Science Centre (NCN, Poland), Czech Science Foundation (GACR, Russia), Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF, Switzerland), and Innovators Support Fund (ISF, Egypt), among others. He is on the editorial board of Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, and editor of 10 handbooks (Elsevier and Springer Nature), PI/Co-PI of 12 projects, and co-author of 150 publications.

Affiliations and expertise

Head of NanoStruc. Research Group, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Egypt; National Centre for Sensor Research, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Ireland

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

Prof Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD is an Adjunct Professor, Academic Advisor and Lab Director in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, USA. His research is focused on Application of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials, in environment and analytical chemistry and Various Industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as prolific author and editor of several scientific monographs and books in his research areas published with Elsevier and other esteemed publishers.

Affiliations and expertise

Adjunct Professor, Academic Advisor and Director of Chemistry and EVSc Labs, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, USA