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Waterproof and Breathable Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes
Xi Yu1, Xiaohui Wu1, Yang Si1,2
1State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China.
Macromolecular Rapid Communications
|February 7, 2019
Summary
Electrospun waterproof and breathable (W&B) membranes offer solutions for health, resource, and energy challenges. This review covers their design, properties, and applications, highlighting future trends in nanofibrous material development.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Textile Engineering
Background:
- Waterproof and breathable (W&B) membranes are crucial for health, resource, and energy applications.
- Electrospinning offers a versatile method for creating nanofibrous materials with tunable properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in electrospun W&B membranes.
- To summarize materials design, fabrication, properties, and applications.
- To discuss challenges and future trends in the field.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of electrospun W&B membranes.
- Analysis of material design and fabrication techniques.
- Evaluation of membrane properties and applications.
Main Results:
- Electrospinning enables precise control over wettability and pore structure for W&B membranes.
- Diverse materials and fabrication methods have been explored for enhanced performance.
- Electrospun W&B membranes show significant potential in various applications.
Conclusions:
- Electrospun W&B membranes represent a promising technology with broad applicability.
- Further research is needed to address current challenges and unlock future potential.
- Continued innovation in materials and processing will drive advancements in W&B membrane technology.
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