Electrospinning: A Game-Changer in Fiber Production and Practical Applications
Gomaa F Elfawal, Alena Opálková Šišková, Anita Eckstein Andicsová
Abstract
Abstract Electrospinning is a simple, flexible, cost-effective, and efficient method for continuously producing micro- and nanoscale polymer fibers. This process has garnered significant attention from both scientific and industrial communities for its ability to create nanofibers with a large specific surface area, flexibility, and customizable properties. The electrospinning process encompasses a range of principles, techniques, and influencing factors that significantly impact the production of nanofibers. This versatility renders electrospinning a highly practical method for various applications, including sensors, biomedical solutions, energy technologies, food packaging, and filtration systems. Unlike other literature on the subject, this review takes a comprehensive approach that combines basic principles with practical applications. Overall, electrospinning holds great promise for a wide range of applications due to its efficiency in producing microfibers and nanofibers with tailored properties.