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Electrospun Nanofibers for Chemical Separation.
Mesbah Najafi1, Margaret W Frey1
1Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 28, 2020
Summary
Electrospun nanofiber membranes offer efficient chemical separation for industries like agriculture and pharmaceuticals. This review highlights their design, fabrication, and diverse capture mechanisms for advanced membrane applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Chemical separation is crucial in agriculture, food science, and pharmaceutical industries.
- Electrospun nanofiber membranes possess unique properties like high surface area and porosity, making them suitable for separation tasks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in electrospun nanofibers for chemical separation.
- To explain various capture mechanisms employed by these nanofiber membranes.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on electrospun nanofiber membrane design and fabrication.
- Analysis of different chemical capture mechanisms: electrostatic, affinity, covalent bonding, chelation, and magnetic adsorption.
Main Results:
- Electrospun nanofibers demonstrate significant potential for separating diverse species (particles, biomolecules, dyes, metals) from liquids.
- Various capture mechanisms offer distinct advantages for targeted chemical separation.
Conclusions:
- Electrospun nanofiber membranes are highly promising for advanced chemical separation applications.
- Further research is needed to address challenges and explore future aspects of nanofiber membranes.
