Functional Micro- and Nanofibers Obtained by Nonwoven Post-Modification
Tomasz Kowalczyk
Abstract
Micro- and nanofibers are historically-known materials that are continuously reinvented due to their valuable properties. They display promise for applications in many fields, from tissue engineering to catalysis or sensors. In the first application, micro- and nanofibers are mainly produced from a limited library of biomaterials with properties that need alteration before use. Post-modification is a very effective method for attaining on-demand features and functions of nonwovens. This review summarizes and presents methods of functionalization of nonwovens produced by electrostatic means. The reviewed modifications are grouped into physical methods, chemical modification, and mixed methods.
Topics & Concepts
NanofiberSurface modificationMaterials scienceNanotechnologyChemical modificationElectrospinningOn demandTissue engineeringChemical engineeringComputer scienceComposite materialBiomedical engineeringPolymerPolymer chemistryEngineeringMultimediaElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies