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.
Table of Contents
Preface xv
1 Electrospinning Theory 1
Liang Wei
1.1 Nanotechnology and Nanofibers 1
1.2 Research History of Electrospinning 3
1.3 Development Prospect of Electrospinning 10
2 Regulation of Electrospun Fiber Structure 15
Jiatai Gu and Liming Wang
2.1 Introduction 15
2.2 Solution Properties 15
2.3 Spinning Parameters 19
2.4 Nozzles 22
2.5 Collectors 23
2.6 Conclusions 24
3 Mass Production of Electrospun Nanofibers 29
Xian Wen and Liming Wang
3.1 Introduction 29
3.2 Multiple-needle Electrospinning 30
3.3 Multiple-hole Electrospinning 31
3.4 Free-surface Electrospinning 32
3.5 Melt Electrospinning 36
3.6 Multifield-assisted Electrospinning 38
3.7 Future and Prospects 38
4 Manufacturing and Application of Electrospinning Nanofiber Yarn 45
Ailin Li, Liming Wang, and Xiaohong Qin
4.1 Introduction 45
4.2 Electrospun Pure Nanofiber Yarns 46
4.3 Electrospun Core-spun Yarns 57
4.4 Micro-/nanofiber Composite Yarns 62
4.5 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 64
5 Application of Electrospinning in Air Filtration 71
Yunpu Liu and Xiaohong Qin
5.1 Introduction 71
5.2 Characterization of Filtration Effect of Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes 73
5.3 Filtration Mechanism of Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes 75
5.4 Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes for Air Filtration 77
5.5 Functional Nanofibrous Membranes for Filtration 95
5.6 Summary and Prospect 101
6 Electrospun Nanofibers for Separation Applications in Oil-Water Systems 109
Chengdong Xiong and Rongwu Wang
6.1 Introduction 109
6.2 Current Situation of Oily Wastewater 109
6.3 Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes for Oil-Water Separation 114
6.4 Summary and Future Perspectives 124
7 Electrospun Nanofiber-based Evaporators for Interfacial Solar-driven Steam Generation 135
Huijie Liu and Xiaohong Qin
7.1 Introduction 135
7.2 Interfacial Solar Steam Generation (ISSG) System 135
7.3 The Photothermal Conversion Materials and Steam Generation Efficiency Calculation 136
7.4 The Preparation of the Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Evaporators 138
7.5 Applications 141
7.6 Conclusion and Future Perspective 146
8 Electrospinning Waterproof and Breathable Membrane 153
Lu Zhang, Lei Zhang, and Li Liu
8.1 Introduction 153
8.2 Waterproof and Breathable Theory 154
8.3 Classification of Waterproof and Breathable Membranes 156
8.4 Methods of Fabricating Waterproof and Breathable Membrane 159
8.5 Applications of Waterproof and Breathable Membrane 162
8.6 Summary 167
9 Preparation and Application of Electrospun Nanofibers in Heat Insulation 173
Mantang He and Xiaohong Qin
9.1 Introduction 173
9.2 Heat Transfer Mechanisms in Nanofiber-Based Insulation Materials 174
9.3 2D Electrospun Nanofibrous Membrane for Heat Insulation 177
9.4 3D Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Aerogels for Heat Insulation 178
9.5 Conclusion 185
10 Research Progress on Sound Absorption of Electrospun Fibrous Materials 189
Jinyu He and Xinxin li
10.1 Introduction 189
10.2 Mechanism of Sound Absorption 190
10.3 Classification of Sound-Absorbing Materials 191
10.4 Electrospun Fibrous Materials for Sound Absorption 194
10.5 Effect of Electrospinning Parameters on Sound Absorption 197
10.6 Future Development of Sound-Absorbing Electrospun Materials 198
11 Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator 205
Chentian Zhang and Xueping Zhang
11.1 Introduction 205
11.2 Triboelectric Nanogenerator 205
11.3 Electrospun Nanofiber-Based TENG 207
11.4 Electrospun Nanofiber-Based TENG for Energy Harvesting 211
11.5 Conclusion and Prospect 215
12 Preparation and Application of Thermoelectric Materials and Devices Based on Electrospun Fibers 219
Xinyang He and Liming Wang
12.1 Introduction 219
12.2 Design and Fabrication of Thermoelectric Materials Based on Electrospinning 220
12.3 Application of Electrospun Thermoelectric System 228
12.4 Conclusion and Prospects 230
13 Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Water-Induced Electric Generation 235
Zhaoyang Sun and Liming Wang
13.1 Introduction 235
13.2 Liquid Water System 236
13.3 Gaseous Water System 238
13.4 Outlook 242
14 Electrospun Nanofibers for Flexible Sensors 247
Fei Wang and Xueping Zhang
14.1 Introduction 247
14.2 Mechanical Sensor 248
14.3 Temperature and Humidity Sensor 254
14.4 Gas Sensor 257
14.5 Electrochemical Biosensor 259
14.6 Conclusion and Perspective 263
15 Preparation and Application of Electrospun Liquid-Metal-Based Stretchable Electronics 269
Maorong Zheng and Liming Wang
15.1 Introduction 269
15.2 Combination Method of Electrospinning and LMs 270
15.3 Application of LM-based Stretchable Electronic System 276
15.4 Conclusion and Prospects 278
16 Preparation and Application of Electrospun Photocatalysts 283
Wendi Liu and Hongnan Zhang
16.1 Introduction 283
16.2 Photocatalysis 284
16.3 Electrospun Photocatalyst 285
16.4 Composite Electrospun Photocatalyst 289
16.5 Application 293
16.6 Conclusion and Prospect 296
17 Smart Electrospun Actuators 301
li liu and Lei Zhang
17.1 Introduction 301
17.2 Mechanism of Soft Actuators 302
17.3 Fabrication of Electrospun Actuators 303
17.4 Evaluation of Electrospun Actuators 304
17.5 Types of Electrospun Actuators 306
17.6 Conclusions and Perspectives 312
18 Electrospun Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications 317
Zhaoxuan Ding and Xinxin li
18.1 Introduction 317
18.2 Wound Dressing 318
18.3 Tissue Engineering Scaffold 323
18.4 Drug Release Carrier 328
18.5 Conclusion 333
References 334
Index 339
