Nanofibers and Hybrid Nanofiber Derived Nanocomposites
Basics, Physical Properties, and Applications
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Ayesha Kausar
- Language: English
Nanofibers have transpired as one of the noteworthy nanotechnological breakthroughs owing to structural and characteristics (surface properties, electrical/charge/thermal… Read more
The innovative book script documents an omnipresent knowledge on almost all hitherto research attributes of nanofibers and nanocomposite nanofibers. In due course, the paperback hands out prevalent fundamental and methodological information on nanofibers and futuristic carbon nanofibers, inorganic nanofibers, and polymeric nanofibers. Afterwards, systematic deliberations on overall nanofiber fabrication strategies (spinning, blowing, freeze-drying, templating, and the like) and design/characteristics/promising aspects of advanced polymer/carbonaceous and polymer/inorganic nanoadditive nanocomposite nanofibers have been documented. Most importantly, major book sections have been devoted to technical hits of multifunctional nanocomposite nanofibers in current scientifically themed zones of aeronautical engineering, nuclear/electromagnetic radiation shielding, energy/electronics devices, environmental remediation for water and gaseous pollution, and biomedical sides, including tissue engineering, drug delivery, biosensing, antimicrobials, and so forth. Above and beyond, this novice literature volume pins to theoretical/simulation prosects of nanocomposite nanofibers and crucial viewpoints on plausible future opportunities and industrial/commercial scale advancements.
- 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, drawing, etc.
- 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
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
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Ayesha Kausar
Prof. Dr. Ayesha Kausar is affiliated with National Centre for Physics, Islamabad, Pakistan. Her current research interests include design, fabrication, characterization, and exploration of structure-property relationships and potential prospects of nanocomposites, polymeric composites/nanocomposites, nanoparticles/polymeric nanoparticles, quantum dots, nanocarbons (graphene, carbon nanotube, nanodiamond, fullerene, etc.), inorganics/hybrid materials, nanofibers, nano-foam architectures, etc. Dr. Kausar’s contributions to nano/materials science and technology fields include > 680 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Till now, she has contributed 10 Elsevier authored monographs as (i) “Multifunctional Carbon Nano-Onions Based Nanocomposites: Fundamentals, Design and Applications”, 2026; (ii) “Graphene Quantum Dots and Their Derived Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications”, 2025; (iii) “Three-Dimensional Graphene Nanocomposites: Design, Characteristics, and Technical Potential”, 2025; (iv) “Polymer/Nanodiamond Nanocomposites: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications” 2024; (v) “Shape Memory Polymer-Derived Nanocomposites: Materials, Properties, and Applications, 2024; (vi) “Polymer/Fullerene Nanocomposites: Design and Applications” 2023; (vii) “Polymeric Nanocomposites with Carbonaceous Nanofillers for Aerospace Applications” 2022; (viii) “Graphene to Polymer/Graphene Nanocomposites: Emerging Research and Opportunities” 2021; (x) “Conducting Polymer-Based Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications” 2021; (ix) “Electrical Conductivity in Polymer-Based Composites: Experiments, Modelling, and Applications” 2018. Moreover, she contributed book chapters to > 150 international Books and Encyclopaedias. Her name has been listed in the world’s Top 2% of scientists in the field of materials science & technology/nanotechnology in surveys conducted by Stanford University to recognize, in recent years.