Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Chengdong Xiong, Liming Wang, Jinlin Yu, Xiaohong Qin, Rongwu Wang, Jianyong Yu
Summary: A novel continuous self-crimped micro-nanofiber forming method has been developed through one-step electrospinning, showing that the crimp of polystyrene fibers can be triggered by comprehensive differences in diameter size, dielectric constant, electrical conductivity, and gap width between fibers on the substrate. The theoretical model of multiple forces and experimental results validate the forming mechanism of crimp.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Meng-Long Wang, Deng-Guang Yu, Sim Wan Annie Bligh
Summary: This article compares the importance of side-by-side electrospinning with the more commonly studied uniaxial and coaxial electrospinning techniques. Janus fibers produced through electrospinning are highlighted as an important platform for various applications. The advantages and disadvantages of different electrospinning processes, including side-by-side, conjugate, and combination with electrospraying, are introduced. The influences of various parameters on fiber morphology and inner structure in side-by-side electrospinning, as well as the unique advantages of Janus structure, are discussed. Recent research on Janus fibers, including their fabrication and applications, is summarized to showcase the benefits of the Janus structure over monolithic and core-shell structures. These advantages enable the efficient design of materials with improved performance.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Prerana Rathore, Jessica D. Schiffman
Summary: Electrospinning is increasingly popular for producing fibrous assemblies with high surface area, and coaxial electrospinning has emerged as a modified version to address limitations of traditional methods. This review discusses the mechanism of coaxial electrospinning, operational parameters for fabricating continuous fibers, and modifications to improve fiber properties. Examples of diverse applications and current limitations of coaxial electrospinning are also included for discussion.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Hongtao Guo, Yiming Chen, Yang Li, Wei Zhou, Wenhui Xu, Liang Pang, Xiaomeng Fan, Shaohua Jiang
Summary: Electrospinning technology plays a crucial role in electromagnetic interference shielding, with electrospun products made from various fibrous materials effectively shielding electromagnetic interference and holding promise for further breakthroughs in high-performance electromagnetic shielding.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Bin Kong, Rui Liu, Jiahui Guo, Ling Lu, Qing Zhou, Yuanjin Zhao
Summary: Nano/micro fibers have attracted much attention in fiber science due to their special functions and properties, and they have a wide range of applications in fields such as environmental engineering, electronics, and biomedicine.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Trong Danh Nguyen, Sojeong Roh, My Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Jun Seop Lee
Summary: This paper thoroughly reviews the fabrication methods of nanofibers, with a focus on electrospinning technology and the effects of modifying the electrospinning system configuration on the structure and properties of nanofibers. In addition, excellent works using electrospun nanofibers in various applications are introduced, demonstrating the potential of electrospinning nanofiber materials.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Zhan, Jixia Deng, Qinfei Ke, Xiao Li, Yuanming Ouyang, Chen Huang, Xuqing Liu, Yun Qian
Summary: The surface morphology of micro- and nano- scale fibers significantly influences their application, with grooved fibers receiving increasing attention for their unique properties. Various methods have been developed to prepare grooved fibers, and the number and depth of grooves can be well controlled, enhancing their research value and applications in a range of fields.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Rosario Ramirez, Ma. Guadalupe Olayo, J. Cuauhtemoc Palacios, Fernando G. Flores, Maribel Gonzalez Torres, Elena Colin Orozco, Ricardo Valdivia, Guillermo J. Cruz
Summary: This study evaluates the hydrophilicity of plasma-synthesized PANI/PEO electrospun microfibers by measuring contact angles, showing that PANI/PEO fibers dissolve less rapidly in biological solutions compared to PEO fibers.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Da Chen, Owen Griffith Jones, Osvaldo H. Campanella
Summary: Structuring plant proteins into fibrous architectures enhances their physicochemical properties and expands their applications in the food industry. Fibers can be fabricated from plant proteins through self-assembly, spinning, and high-temperature shear methods. High-temperature shear-induced fibers in particular can create desired texture in meat analogues.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yong Qi, Xiaxiang Zhang, Jianxiao Yang, Kui Shi, Jun Li, Shu Zhang
Summary: Different fractions of mesophase pitch were separated and investigated for their effects on nanofiber properties prepared by electrospinning. Among them, the toluene insoluble-tetrahydrofuran soluble (TI-THFS) fraction exhibited good spinnability, appropriate aromaticity, and produced carbon nanofibers with the highest surface area and specific capacitance.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
J. Chen, C. Ayranci, T. Tang
Summary: The development of electrospun PVDF fibers has led to the research of piezoelectric materials for applications in flexible self-powered generators. Studies have focused on improving the piezoelectric properties by introducing fillers or additives. This work provides a comprehensive review and analysis of the production, characterization, and modeling of PVDF composite fibers to enhance flexibility and piezoelectricity, offering insights into the challenges and potential in the field of high-performance energy harvesting systems.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fatemeh Hemmati, Akbar Bahrami, Afshin Faridi Esfanjani, Hedayat Hosseini, David Julian McClements, Leonard Williams
Summary: The food industry is developing natural antimicrobial materials encapsulated within nanofibers for applications such as food packaging. Electrospinning is an effective method to produce fibers with high porosity and surface-to-volume ratio, allowing for controlled release of active components and improving their functionality and stability.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Andres Felipe Ochica Larrota, Ricardo Vera-Graziano, Alex Lopez-Cordoba, Edwin Yesid Gomez-Pachon
Summary: This study extracted cellulose from sugarcane bagasse and fabricated acetate cellulose fibers through electrospinning, followed by functionalization and coloring with anionic dye. The results showed that cationic cellulose fibers dyed without added salt exhibited better color fixation and morphology preservation, indicating potential for textile applications.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xian Wen, Jian Xiong, Sailing Lei, Liming Wang, Xiaohong Qin
Summary: Electrospinning technology has attracted attention for its ability to produce ultrafine nanofibers from various materials, which exhibit significantly enhanced performance. Researchers comprehensively reviewed the basic principles, methods, and applications of electrospun UNFs, discussing factors influencing fiber refinement and proposing refining strategies.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuxin Li, Dianyu Wang, Eryun Yan, Jianwei Gao, Yan Wang, Shaobin Li, Yuwei Wang, Liquan Fan, Shengnan Chen, Deqing Zhang
Summary: Xylan/PCL core-shell nanofibers were successfully prepared using coaxial electrospinning, and they exhibited good degradation performance under acidic or neutral conditions. These nanofibers can act as drug carriers and showed excellent bactericidal activity.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Bilal Zaarour, Hussen Tina, Lei Zhu, XiangYu Jin
Summary: This study successfully electrospun PVDF branched nanofibers with a diameter of less than 50 nm by adding tetrabutylammonium chloride at low humidity. The effects of the branched structure on specific surface area and pore size distribution were investigated, and the filtration properties of air filters based on nanofiber webs with different basis weights were studied. The results showed that the air filter based on PVDF branched nanofibers with a basis weight of 1 g/m(2) had excellent filtration efficiency (99.999%) for 0.26 µm sodium chloride particles at a pressure drop of 126.17 Pa.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bilal Zaarour, Lei Zhu, Xiangyu Jin
Summary: PVDF branched nanofibers with diameter less than 35 nm were directly electrospun in low relative humidity, showing excellent water contact angle and oil absorption capacity, which have great potential in the field of oil-water separation.
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Mohammed Kayes Patoary, Amjad Farooq, Bilal Zaarour, Lifang Liu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of phosphorylation on the structure, morphology, and rheological properties of cellulose nanofibrils. The results showed that phosphorylation significantly influenced the morphological structure, crystallinity, surface chemistry, and rheological properties of the extracted CNFs. All CNF suspensions exhibited shear-thinning behavior.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kangli Xu, Lei Zhan, Rui Yan, Qinfei Ke, Anlin Yin, Chen Huang
Summary: This study presents a method for preparing aramid nanofibres using a modified deprotonation method at elevated temperature, which shortens the preparation cycle to 8 hours. The resulting ANF dispersion can be further coated on a polypropylene melt-blown nonwoven to form a composite nonwoven filter with improved filtration, mechanical, and heat insulation properties.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jun Fang, Gaohui Jiang, Weiguo Mao, Lili Huang, Chen Huang, Shanshan Wang, Huimin Xue, Jing Ke, Qichao Ni
Summary: This study found that MBNL1-AS1 is down-regulated in breast cancer tissues and cell lines, and functions as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting cancer cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. It was shown that MBNL1-AS1 targets miR-423-5p, which in turn regulates the expression of CREBZF and influences the PI3K/AKT pathway. This work provides insights into the role of the MBNL1-AS1/miR-423-5p/CREBZF axis in breast cancer development, and suggests its potential as a biomarker for predicting survival in breast cancer patients.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bilal Zaarour
Summary: The study demonstrates the effect of plasticizer treatment on the beta phase content of PVDF fiber webs, showing that increasing F(beta) can enhance the electrical outputs of PENG.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Textiles
Bilal Zaarour, Mohammed Firas Alhinnawi
Summary: Engineering surface morphologies of nanofibers, especially branched nanofibers, is of great importance. This study summarizes the strategies and methods of producing branched nanofibers of different materials, discusses their formation mechanisms, characterizations, and applications. It serves as an important reference for the preparations, strategies, and applications of branched nanofibers.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kangli Xu, Jixia Deng, Guangliang Tian, Lei Zhan, Jiajia Ma, Lijun Wang, Qinfei Ke, Chen Huang
Summary: This study presents a simple and scalable method for generating feather-like nanofibers and assemblies. These fibers exhibit a multiscale morphology, enhanced adsorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, air filtration performances, and thermal insulation. Furthermore, they inherit the flame-retardant nature of para-aramid fibers and are easy to fabricate.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lei Zhan, Lingtian Wang, Jixia Deng, Yi Zheng, Qinfei Ke, Xinrui Yang, Xing Zhang, Weitao Jia, Chen Huang
Summary: Nanogrooved microfiber scaffold shows improved cell adhesion and infiltration, making it important for tissue engineering and wound healing.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kamal Kayed, Bilal Zaarour, Mayada Issa, Anwar Abo Shkeer, Shaza Alshaal
Summary: This work investigates the formation of surface plasmons on woven cotton fabrics dyed with reactive red dye and the effect of dye concentration on the plasmonic activity. A peak called the plasma peak is observed in the optical reflectivity spectra, representing the growth and decay phases of the plasmonic activity. The study also examines the influence of dye concentration on the plasma edge and the main characteristics of the plasma peak.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Yihan Shi, Xing Zhang, Kangli Xu, Xiangyu Jin, Yi Zhao, Chen Huang
Summary: The protective effects of wearing masks against viruses and bacteria have been verified, but the supply may not meet the demand during the early stage of a pandemic. A study found that the filtration efficiency of surgical masks decreases with longer wearing time, suggesting that it is advisable to wear masks for no more than 10 hours.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Xiangyun Yao, Lei Zhan, Zhiwen Yan, Juehong Li, Lingchi Kong, Xu Wang, Huimin Xiao, Huiquan Jiang, Chen Huang, Yuanming Ouyang, Yun Qian, Cunyi Fan
Summary: Biophysical cues on nerve scaffolds are key determinants to stem cell phenotype, and ADSC-seeded rGO/PCL oriented scaffolds are promising, controllable and sustainable approaches to enable peripheral nerve regeneration.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Textiles
Bilal Zaarour, Wanjun Liu
Summary: Oil sorbents play a significant role in oil spill treatment, and enhancing their oil-water separation capacity has attracted the attention of researchers. Advanced oil sorbent devices have been developed to improve oil sorption and simplify the recovery process. However, there is currently no review paper focused on textile sorbents. This review examines the classification of textile fabrics, surface wetting properties, fabrication methods, properties, and recent applications of textile sorbents in oil spill cleanup. It serves as a vital reference for the formation, properties, and applications of textile sorbents in oil spill cleanup.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Bilal Zaarour, Wanjun Liu
Summary: This study reports the generation and characterization of electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofiber webs obtained from different solvents, which will be used as active layers for piezoelectric nanogenerator (PENG). It was found that PENG based on fibers electrospun using DMF has the highest electrical outputs, while the lowest outputs were for PENG based on fibers electrospun using ACE. The work can serve as a good reference for investigating the effect of solvent systems on fiber diameters, crystalline phases, and piezoelectric properties.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERED FIBERS AND FABRICS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Zhan, Jixia Deng, Qinfei Ke, Xiao Li, Yuanming Ouyang, Chen Huang, Xuqing Liu, Yun Qian
Summary: The surface morphology of micro- and nano- scale fibers significantly influences their application, with grooved fibers receiving increasing attention for their unique properties. Various methods have been developed to prepare grooved fibers, and the number and depth of grooves can be well controlled, enhancing their research value and applications in a range of fields.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhongming Yuan, Hiroko Yamamoto, Shinji Kanehashi, Takeshi Shimomura
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of a flexible light-emitting polymer film using a solution blending method. The selective positioning of MEH-PPV molecules in the PS phase of the film was confirmed. The film exhibited a nanometer-scale luminescent domain with low aggregation quenching and showed good elastomeric characteristics.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2024)
