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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Nanofibers, defined as fibers with diameters < 1000 nm, are crucial in nanoscale technologies.
  • Electrospinning (ES) is a primary technique for nanofiber production, offering simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
  • The ES technique, invented in 1934, utilizes an electric field for uniaxial stretching of polymer solutions to form nanofibers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental principles of the electrospinning process.
  • To introduce various polymers suitable for nanofiber fabrication via electrospinning.
  • To highlight the factors influencing the properties of electrospun nanofibers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of electrospinning principles and historical development.
  • Compilation of data on diverse polymers utilized in nanofiber synthesis.
  • Analysis of key parameters affecting nanofiber characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Electrospinning enables the production of polymer fibers with diameters from 3 nm to over 5 µm.
  • Numerous factors, including polymer type, solvent, concentration, and additives, influence nanofiber properties.
  • A wide array of polymers can be successfully processed into nanofibers using electrospinning.

Conclusions:

  • Electrospinning is a versatile and accessible method for creating nanofibers with tunable diameters.
  • Understanding the interplay of processing parameters is essential for controlling nanofiber properties.
  • This review provides a foundational overview for researchers interested in electrospun nanofibers.