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Electrospun Materials Based on Polymer and Biopolymer Blends-A Review
Muhammad Tahir1, Silvia Vicini2, Alina Sionkowska1
1Department of Biomaterials and Cosmetic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarin 7, 87-100 Torun, Poland.
Polymers
|April 13, 2023
Summary
This review explores electrospinning, a method for creating nanofibers from polymers and biopolymers. These nanofibers enhance membranes for applications in biomedical fields, supercapacitors, and water treatment, with a focus on optimizing the electrospinning process.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Electrospinning is a versatile technique for fabricating polymer and biopolymer nanofibers.
- Nanofibers produced via electrospinning offer enhanced properties for various applications.
- Recent advancements have focused on optimizing electrospinning for improved material preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent developments in polymer and biopolymer blending using electrospinning.
- To highlight the applications of electrospun nanofibers in biomedical sciences, supercapacitors, and water treatment.
- To identify key factors affecting the electrospinning process and suggest future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in electrospinning technology.
- Analysis of factors influencing electrospinning process parameters.
- Synthesis and characterization of electrospun polymer and biopolymer materials.
Main Results:
- Electrospun nanofibers significantly improve membrane quality.
- Key factors affecting electrospinning have been identified for process optimization.
- Electrospun materials show high applicability in biomedical, energy storage, and environmental remediation sectors.
Conclusions:
- Electrospinning is a promising technique for advanced material preparation.
- Further research into optimizing electrospinning conditions can unlock innovative applications.
- The review provides insights into future research avenues for electrospun nanofibers.
