Nanofibers and Hybrid Nanofiber Derived Nanocomposites
Basics, Physical Properties, and Applications
- 1st Edition - May 28, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Ayesha Kausar
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Nanofibers and Hybrid Nanofiber Derived Nanocomposites: Basics, Physical Properties, and Applications serves as a crucial resource for researchers and professionals interested in the transformative potential of nanofibers. This book presents a thorough exploration of various types of nanofibers, detailing their unique characteristics and the techniques used for their production. It also highlights the innovative applications of nanocomposite structures across multiple industries, including aerospace, radiation shielding, energy/electronics, environmental solutions, biomedical systems, and theoretical/simulation prospects. By addressing current research gaps, the publication equips readers with essential knowledge to navigate the complexities of nanofibers and their nanocomposites. In addition, it offers insights into future developments and commercial possibilities, making it an invaluable guide for those looking to leverage nanofibrous nanomaterials in cutting-edge technological advancements.
Key features
Key features
- Provides a comprehensive examination of nanofibers and their composite forms, highlighting their unique properties and functionalities
- Covers essential methods for producing nanofibers, including spinning, electrospinning, templating, blowing, and drawing
- Explores diverse applications of nanocomposite nanofibers in aerospace, electronics, energy, environmental remediation, and biomedicine
- Discusses theoretical aspects and potential industrial applications, paving the way for advancements in next-generation nanofibrous technologies
- Fills existing gaps in the literature, offering valuable insights for materials scientists and engineers
Readership
Readership
Materials Science, Nanoscience researchers, scientists (physicists, chemists, biologists), engineers, and professionals from multiple disciplines
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Nanofibers. An overview
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Nanofibers—Origin and fundamentals
1.3. Structure and properties of nanofibers
1.4. Synthesis techniques
1.5. Applications
1.6. Conclusions
2. Fundamentals, design and significance of polymeric nanofibers
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Polymeric nanofibers
3.3. Design and properties of polymeric nanofibers
3.4. Processing routes 3.5. Scientific applications of polymeric nanofibers
3.6. Inferences
3. Structural and characteristic aspects of carbon nanofibers and inorganic nanofibers
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Carbon nanofibers—Structure and physical features
3.3. Inorganic nanofibers—Essentials and characteristics
3.4. Synthesis methods of carbon nanofibers and inorganic nanofibers
3.5. Key applications
3.6. Summary
4. Fabrication strategies of nanofibers and hybrid nanofibers
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Spinning approaches—Electrospinning, wet spinning, dry-jet spinning, STEP, and others
4.3. Solution/melt blowing
4.4. Freeze drying
4.5. Template synthesis
4.6. Phase inversion and others
4.7. Current research tendencies and deductions
5. Nanocomposite nanofibers of polymers and carbon-based nanofillers
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Carbon nanoadditives for polymeric nanofibers—Carbon dots, nanotubes, graphene, fullerene, etc.
5.3. Thermoplastics and carbon nanoadditives derived nanocomposite nanofibers
5.4. Nanocomposite nanofibers of thermosets and carbonaceous nanoparticles
5.5. Carbon nanoparticles in conjugative and rubbery matrix nanocomposite nanofibers
5.6. Technical facets of thermoplastic/thermosetting nanocomposite nanofibers with carbonaceous nanomaterials
5.7. Conclusions
6. Hybrid nanofibers entailing polymers and inorganic nanoadditives
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Polymer/metal or metal oxide nanocomposite nanofibers
6.3. Nanoclays in polymeric nanocomposite nanofibers
6.4. Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes filled polymeric nanocomposite nanofibers
6.5. Hybrid nanocomposite nanofibers of polymer/metal organic framework or polymer/covalent organic framework
6.6. Technical significance of polymer/inorganic nanocomposite nanofibers
6.7. Future outlook and summary
7. Multifunctional nanocomposite nanofibers in aerospace and radiation shielding
7.1. Introduction
7.2. High-performance polymeric nanocomposite nanofibers
7.3. Self healing nanocomposite nanofibers
7.4. Nanocomposite nanofibers in aerospace engineering
7.5. Nuclear and electromagnetic shielding prospects of nanocomposite nanofibers
7.6. Today’s outlook and conclusions
8. Nanocomposite nanofibers for energy/electronics applications
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Energy storage systems with nanocomposite nanofibers —Supercapacitors and batteries
8.3. Energy conversion devices consisting of nanocomposite nanofibers—Fuel cells and photovoltaics
8.4. Applications of nanocomposite nanofiber in electronics—sensors, wearable sensors, e-textiles
8.5. Future possibilities and challenges towards energy/electronics devices
8.6. Summary
9. Progressive environmental membranes of nanocomposite nanofibers
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Advanced nanocomposite nanofibrous membranes for water purification
9.3. Potential of nanocomposite nanofibers for gas separation membranes
9.4. Pollutant sensing using nanofibers or membranes
9.5. Future attributes of environmental nanocomposite nanofibrous membranes
9.6. Deductions
10. Forefronts of nanocomposite nanofibers in biomedical arenas
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Tissue engineering
10.3. Drug delivery
10.4. Biosensing
10.5. Antimicrobials
10.6. Biological compatibility, toxicity effects and challenges
10.7. Summation
11. Perspectives on modeling/simulation of nanofibers/hybrid nanofibers
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Foremost modeling/simulation practices of interest
11.3. Feature analysis of nanofibers/hybrid nanofibers
11.4. Implication of molecular dynamics simulation/modeling
11.5. Modeling/simulations linked future of nanocomposite nanofiber
11.6. Assumptions
12. Today’s scenarios and future industrial/commercial outlook of nanocomposite nanofibers
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Nanocomposites nanofibers headways. Lab—to—large scale modules
12.3. Industrial and economical aspects of nanocomposites nanofibers
12.4. Overall ecological impacts of nanofibers
12.5. Conclusions Glossary Index
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Nanofibers—Origin and fundamentals
1.3. Structure and properties of nanofibers
1.4. Synthesis techniques
1.5. Applications
1.6. Conclusions
2. Fundamentals, design and significance of polymeric nanofibers
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Polymeric nanofibers
3.3. Design and properties of polymeric nanofibers
3.4. Processing routes 3.5. Scientific applications of polymeric nanofibers
3.6. Inferences
3. Structural and characteristic aspects of carbon nanofibers and inorganic nanofibers
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Carbon nanofibers—Structure and physical features
3.3. Inorganic nanofibers—Essentials and characteristics
3.4. Synthesis methods of carbon nanofibers and inorganic nanofibers
3.5. Key applications
3.6. Summary
4. Fabrication strategies of nanofibers and hybrid nanofibers
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Spinning approaches—Electrospinning, wet spinning, dry-jet spinning, STEP, and others
4.3. Solution/melt blowing
4.4. Freeze drying
4.5. Template synthesis
4.6. Phase inversion and others
4.7. Current research tendencies and deductions
5. Nanocomposite nanofibers of polymers and carbon-based nanofillers
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Carbon nanoadditives for polymeric nanofibers—Carbon dots, nanotubes, graphene, fullerene, etc.
5.3. Thermoplastics and carbon nanoadditives derived nanocomposite nanofibers
5.4. Nanocomposite nanofibers of thermosets and carbonaceous nanoparticles
5.5. Carbon nanoparticles in conjugative and rubbery matrix nanocomposite nanofibers
5.6. Technical facets of thermoplastic/thermosetting nanocomposite nanofibers with carbonaceous nanomaterials
5.7. Conclusions
6. Hybrid nanofibers entailing polymers and inorganic nanoadditives
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Polymer/metal or metal oxide nanocomposite nanofibers
6.3. Nanoclays in polymeric nanocomposite nanofibers
6.4. Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes filled polymeric nanocomposite nanofibers
6.5. Hybrid nanocomposite nanofibers of polymer/metal organic framework or polymer/covalent organic framework
6.6. Technical significance of polymer/inorganic nanocomposite nanofibers
6.7. Future outlook and summary
7. Multifunctional nanocomposite nanofibers in aerospace and radiation shielding
7.1. Introduction
7.2. High-performance polymeric nanocomposite nanofibers
7.3. Self healing nanocomposite nanofibers
7.4. Nanocomposite nanofibers in aerospace engineering
7.5. Nuclear and electromagnetic shielding prospects of nanocomposite nanofibers
7.6. Today’s outlook and conclusions
8. Nanocomposite nanofibers for energy/electronics applications
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Energy storage systems with nanocomposite nanofibers —Supercapacitors and batteries
8.3. Energy conversion devices consisting of nanocomposite nanofibers—Fuel cells and photovoltaics
8.4. Applications of nanocomposite nanofiber in electronics—sensors, wearable sensors, e-textiles
8.5. Future possibilities and challenges towards energy/electronics devices
8.6. Summary
9. Progressive environmental membranes of nanocomposite nanofibers
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Advanced nanocomposite nanofibrous membranes for water purification
9.3. Potential of nanocomposite nanofibers for gas separation membranes
9.4. Pollutant sensing using nanofibers or membranes
9.5. Future attributes of environmental nanocomposite nanofibrous membranes
9.6. Deductions
10. Forefronts of nanocomposite nanofibers in biomedical arenas
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Tissue engineering
10.3. Drug delivery
10.4. Biosensing
10.5. Antimicrobials
10.6. Biological compatibility, toxicity effects and challenges
10.7. Summation
11. Perspectives on modeling/simulation of nanofibers/hybrid nanofibers
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Foremost modeling/simulation practices of interest
11.3. Feature analysis of nanofibers/hybrid nanofibers
11.4. Implication of molecular dynamics simulation/modeling
11.5. Modeling/simulations linked future of nanocomposite nanofiber
11.6. Assumptions
12. Today’s scenarios and future industrial/commercial outlook of nanocomposite nanofibers
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Nanocomposites nanofibers headways. Lab—to—large scale modules
12.3. Industrial and economical aspects of nanocomposites nanofibers
12.4. Overall ecological impacts of nanofibers
12.5. Conclusions Glossary Index
Product details
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- Latest edition
- Published: May 28, 2026
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Ayesha Kausar
Prof. Dr. Ayesha Kausar is affiliated with the National Centre for Physics, Islamabad, Pakistan. Her current research interests include the design, fabrication, characterization, and exploration of structure-property relationships and potential applications of nanocomposites, polymeric composites/nanocomposites, nanoparticles/polymeric nanoparticles, quantum dots, nanocarbons (such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, nanodiamonds, fullerenes), inorganic/hybrid materials, nanofibers, and nano-foam architectures. Dr. Kausar has made extensive contributions to the fields of nanomaterials and materials science, with numerous scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals. She has authored multiple monographs on topics ranging from carbon nano-onions and graphene quantum dots to polymer-based nanocomposites and conducting polymer nanocomposites. Additionally, she has contributed chapters to a large number of international books and encyclopedias. Her work has been recognized in recent years by inclusion in the world’s top 2% of scientists in materials science and nanotechnology, according to surveys conducted by Stanford University.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Researcher, National Centre for Physics, Islamabad, PakistanView book on ScienceDirect
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