Melt Electrospinning

Melt Electrospinning: A Green Method to Produce Superfine Fibers introduces the latest results from a leading research group in this area, exploring the structure, equipment polymer properties and spinning conditions of melt electrospinning. Sections introduce the invention of melt electrospinning, including the independent development of centrifugal melt electrospinning and upward melt electrospinning, discuss electro magnetization of melt and the testing method of fiber performance by means of different polymers and self-designed devices, cover simulation, and introduce principle methods and improvement measures of centrifugal melt electrospinning. Presents melt electrospinning, a green nanofiber fabrication technology Introduces the invention of melt electrospinning, including centrifugal melt electrospinning and upward melt electrospinning Describes optimization techniques, electro magnetization of melt, testing methods, DPD simulation and improvement methods Provides a useful introduction to contemporary electrospinning research with a view to its many potential applications

This book provides a comparison between melt electrospinning and meltblowing as techniques for the production of polypropylene nanofibers. The author compares the morphological, structural, chemical and mechanical characteristics of the different produced fibers. Moreover, the degree of thermal degradation of the different fibers is also analyzed. The book is useful to chemists and material scientists working on the synthesis of nanofibers by melt processes, showing the limitations of each technique for nanofiber fabrication.

Electrospinning techniques are used to produce novel nanoscale fibrous materials used in a diverse range of applications. Electrospinning: Principles Practice and Possibilities provides a snapshot of the current cutting edge developments of the field. The first chapter introduces readers to electrospinning, followed by different techniques to prepare fibres such as melt electrospinning and colloidal electrospinning, as well as the properties, structures and uses of the nanofibrous materials in energy applications and regenerative medicine and future directions. This balanced and authoritative book will appeal to a broad audience of postgraduate students, industrial and academic researchers in the physical and life sciences as well as engineering.

Electrospinning Unique resource highlighting new methods and emerging applications of electrospinning, such as manufacturing of nanofiber yarn, solar steam generation, thermoelectric generators, water-induced electric generators, actuators, and biomedical applications. Electrospinning introduces the basic principles and state-of-the-art methods of electrospinning in depth and continues on to highlight the most relevant and recent applications associated with the remarkable features of nanofibers. Written by two highly qualified authors with significant experience in the field, Electrospinning includes information on: History and development of the electrospinning theories and the state-of-the-art methods for fiber structure regulation, mass production of electrospun fibers, and manufacturing of electrospun fiber yarns Electrospinning nanofiber-based evaporators for interfacial solar-driven steam generation and preparation and application of electrospun nanofibers in heat insulation Research progress on sound absorption of electrospun fibrous materials and electrospun nanofiber-based triboelectric nanogenerator Preparation and application of thermoelectric materials and devices based on electrospun fibers and electrospun nanofiber-based water-induced electric-generation Providing a comprehensive overview of electrospinning, including the principle, methods, and latest applications, Electrospinning is an essential resource for materials scientists, polymer chemists, chemists in industry, electrochemists, catalytic chemists, and electronics engineers.

This book comprehensively addresses advanced nanofiber manufacturing based on electrospinning technology. The principles, relationships between process parameters and structure, morphology and performance of electrospun nanofibers and nanomaterials, and the methods for enhanced field intensity and uniform distribution are discussed. The electric field intensity and distribution during electrospinning is also analyzed based on finite element analysis on both the needle and the needleless electrospinning. Furthermore, the modification techniques for improved nanomaterials strength are covered, aiming to provide effective avenues towards the manufacture of stronger nanofiber or nanomaterial products.

Electrospun and Nanofibrous Membranes: Principles and Applications covers the fundamental basic science and many engineering aspects of electrospun membrane technology and nanofibers, membrane design and membrane processes. The book comprehensively reviews a wide range of applications including pressure-driven processes, MD process, batteries, oil-water separation, air filtration, drug delivery, fuel-cells, and ion-exchange membranes, as well as antimicrobial membranes. Electrospun and Nanofibrous Membranes will be useful for a range of audiences: chemical, polymer, and materials engineers; professors and graduate students working on membrane-based separation technology and electrospun nanofibers; as well as R&D engineers in industry working with applications including water and wastewater treatment, desalination, drug delivery and tissue engineering, new generation of batteries, fuel cells, and air filtration. Introduces the principles of electrospinning and electrospun membranes Reviews and evaluates the different configurations of electrospinning Discusses scale-up strategies for nanofiber production

Electrospinning is a versatile method to synthesize fiber materials. Electrospun Nanofibres: Materials, Methods, and Applications explores the technical aspects of electrospinning methods used to derive a wide range of functional fiber materials and their applications in various technical sectors. As electrospinning is a process that can be modified strategically to achieve different fibers of interest, this book covers the wide spectrum of electrospinning methodologies, such as coaxial, triaxial, emulsion, suspension, electrolyte and gas-assisted spinning processes. It: Discusses a broad range of materials, including synthetic polymers, biodegradable polymers, metals and their oxides, hybrid materials, nonpolymers, and more Reviews different electrospinning methods and combined technologies Describes process-related parameters and their influence on material properties and performance Examines modeling of the electrospinning process Highlights applications across different industries This book is aimed at researchers, professionals, and advanced students in materials science and engineering.

Electrospinning: Nanofabrication and Applications presents an overview of the electrospinning technique, nanofabrication strategies and potential applications. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of electrospinning, discussing fundamental principles of the electrospinning process, controlling parameters, materials and structures. Nanofabrication strategies, including coaxial electrospinning, multi-needle electrospinning, needleless electrospinning, electro-netting, near-field electrospinning, and three-dimensional macrostructure assembling are also covered. Final sections explore the applications of electrospun nanofibers in different fields and future prospects. This is a valuable reference for engineers and materials scientist working with fibrous materials and textiles, as well as researchers in the areas of nanotechnology, electrospinning, nanofibers and textiles. Explores controllable fabrication of electrospun nanomaterials and their multifunctional applications Explains the electrospinning technique as used in nanofabrication and nanofibers Outlines the applications of electrospun nanofibrous materials in tissue engineering, filtration, oil-water separation, water treatment, food technology, supercapacitors, sensors and so on