Polymeric Nanofibers and their Composites

Recent Advances and Applications

1st Edition - October 7, 2024
Editors: Chandrabhan Verma, Yong X Gan
Language: English
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Polymeric Nanofibers and their Composites: Recent Advances and Applications covers
the fundamentals, synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications of natural and
synthetic nanofibers and their related composites. The book covers industrial, biological,
and environmental applications, including biomedical, wastewater treatment, energy
storage and conversions, gas adsorption, supercapacitors, electrocatalysis, electronics,
sensors, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, water splitting, catalysis, separation, and purification.

With an international author base, this book can be considered a valuable reference
resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and engineers, and
all those working in the fabrication of nanofibers, design of nanomaterials, and polymers,
composites, and their related industrial applications.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Nanofibers and their composites: fabrication, characterization, and structure with particular emphasis on their advantages and disadvantages
Abstract
1.1 Introduction to nanofibers and related composites
1.2 Processing and fabrication technologies
1.3 Structure assessment of nanofibers and their composites
1.4 Property characterization
1.5 Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 2. Synthetic nanofibers and natural nanofibers: A relatively study on physical, chemical, and mechanical properties
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Natural nanofibers
2.3 Synthetic nanofibers
2.4 Conclusion and future outlook
References
Chapter 3. Functionalization/modification of nanofibers and their impact on properties and applications
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Methods of surface functionalization of nanofibers
3.3 Modification of polymer nanofibers
3.4 Chemical functionalization, properties, and applications of nanocellulose
3.5 Conclusion
Author contribution statement
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 4. Processing of nanofibers for oil-spill cleaning application
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Processing technologies
4.3 Classical theories on contact angles of water and oil drops to solid surfaces
4.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. A detail account of natural nanofibers (as chitin/chitosan, cellulose, gelatin, alginate, hyaluronic acid, fibrin, collagen, etc.)
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Chitin/chitosan
5.3 Cellulose
5.4 Gelatin
5.5 Alginate
5.6 Hyaluronic acid
5.7 Fibrin
5.8 Collagen
5.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Green synthesis of nanofibers for energy and environmental applications
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Biopolymers for the green synthesis of nanofibers
6.3 Green solvents for nanofiber synthesis
6.4 Environmental impact assessment
6.5 Conclusions
Reference
Chapter 7. Biomedical applications of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Synthesis of nanofibers
7.3 Medical nanofibers
7.4 Composite nanofibers
7.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 8. Tissue engineering and drug delivery applications of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Delivery of new drugs
8.3 Targeted delivery
8.4 Codelivery
8.5 Tissue engineering
8.6 Nano scaffolds
8.7 Controlled release
8.8 Composites nanofibers
8.9 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 9. Industrial wastewater treatment applications of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Modification of nanofibers for water remediation applications
9.3 Fiber systems produced by electrospinning
9.4 Ceramic fibers
9.5 Use of cellulose nanofibers
9.6 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 10. Wastewater treatment application of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 The environmental threat of pollutants
10.3 Sequential methods of removing contaminants from aqueous solutions by composites
10.4 Pollutant absorption by plant composites
10.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 11. Energy applications of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Brief history
11.3 Fabrication methods
11.4 Functional nanofibers
11.5 Energy applications
11.6 Outlook and conclusions
References
Chapter 12. Nanofibers and their composites for battery, fuel cell and solar cell applications
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Nanofiber processing technologies
12.3 Nanofibers for batteries
12.4 Nanofibers for solar cells
12.5 Nanofibers for fuel cells
12.6 Concluding remarks
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13. Tribological applications/lubricant additive applications of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Nanofibers and their composites
13.3 Properties of nanofibers and their composites in tribology
13.4 Lubricants
13.5 Nanofibers and their composites as lubricant additives
References
Chapter 14. Anticorrosive applications of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Nanofiber composites and anticorrosive uses
14.3 Conclusion
Author contribution statement
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 15. Gas adsorption and storage of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Carbon dioxide capture
15.3 Volatile organic compound adsorption for indoor air pollution control
15.4 Gas adsorption for fuel purification
15.5 Hydrogen storage
15.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 16. Catalysis and electrocatalysis application of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Nanofiber synthesis methods
16.3 Catalysis application of nanofiber composites
16.4 Future suggestions
16.5 Conclusion
Reference
Chapter 17. Sensors application of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Nanofibers in sensors
17.3 Future outlook
17.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 18. Water splitting application of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Fundamentals of nanofibers and composite
18.3 Nanofibers and composites in water splitting
18.4 Recent developments and advances of nanofibers in water splitting
18.5 Challenges and future prospects
18.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 19. Water, air, and soil purification from the application of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
Abbreviations
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Water purification application of nanofibers and their composites
19.3 Air purification application of nanofibers and their composites
19.4 Soil purification applications of nanofibers and their composites
19.5 Future direction
19.6 Conclusion
Conflict of interest
References
Chapter 20. Electronics application of nanofibers and their composites
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Terminology for nanotechnology
20.3 The evolution of nanofiber technologies over time
20.4 Nanofiber and nanofibrous material types
20.5 Classification of nanofibers based on their chemical composition
20.6 Synthesis methods of nanofibers
20.7 Application of electronic-based nanofibers and their composites
20.8 Applications in energy devices of electrospun NFs
20.9 Conclusions
Authors contribution
Conflict of interest
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 21. Additive application of nanofibers and their composites for enhanced performance
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Additive application of nanofibers and their composites for enhanced performance
21.3 Energy conversion and storage
21.4 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 22. Nanofibers and their composites for supercapacitor applications
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Performance metrics of supercapacitor
22.3 Nanofibers in supercapacitors
22.4 Nanofibers as electrodes
22.5 Nanofibers as separators
22.6 Conclusions and future outlook
References
Chapter 23. Sources of natural fibers and their physicochemical properties for textile uses
Abstract
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Natural fibers: an overview
23.3 Sources of natural fibers
23.4 Physicochemical properties of natural fibers
23.5 Applications of natural fibers in textiles
23.6 Sustainability and eco-friendliness
23.7 Challenges and future directions
23.8 Conclusion
References
Index

Life Sciences

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Social Sciences & Humanities

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Chandrabhan Verma

Yong X Gan