Polymeric Nanofibers and their Composites
Recent Advances and Applications
- 1st Edition - October 7, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Chandrabhan Verma, Yong X Gan
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 1 2 8 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 1 2 9 - 4
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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.
- Covers a broad spectrum of nanofibers with particular emphasis on natural nanofibers and their related composites
- Provides detailed information on synthesis methods
- Reviews advantages and disadvantages including natural and synthetic nanofibers
- Focuses on advanced industrial scale developments including current challenges in manufacturing
- Discusses industrial, biological, and environmental applications
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and engineers, working in nanofibers fabrication, nanomaterials design, in polymers, composites, and their related industrial, biological, and environmental applications, Masters and postgraduate students
- 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
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 7, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 660
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443141287
- eBook ISBN: 9780443141294
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Chandrabhan Verma
Chandrabhan Verma, PhD, works at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS). His research interests mainly focus on the synthesis and design of environment-friendly corrosion inhibitors used for several industrial applications. Dr. Verma received his PhD degree from the Department of Chemistry at IITBHU, Varanasi, India and MSc degree in organic chemistry (Gold Medalist). Dr. Verma is the author of several research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals. He has also received several national and international awards for his academic achievements.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesYX
Yong X Gan
Yong X. Gan, PhD, is working as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA, United States. His major teaching and research activities focus on advanced materials processing and manufacturing, microstructure analysis, and property characterization. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Alabama.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University Pomona, California, USARead Polymeric Nanofibers and their Composites on ScienceDirect