An Appealing Method for Turning Polymeric Biomaterials Into Nanofiber is Electrospinning

 

Nanofiber
 Nanofiber

Fibers with a diameter in the nanometer range are known as nanofibers. Nano fibers can be produced from a variety of polymers, giving them a range of physical characteristics and possible uses. Collagen, cellulose, silk fibroin, keratin, gelatin, and polysaccharides like chitosan and alginate are a few examples of natural polymers.

The global Nanofiber Market was valued at US$ 785.49 Mn in 2021 and is forecast to reach a value of US$ 2210.11 Mn by 2030 at a CAGR of 17.47% between 2022 and 2030.

Poly(lactic acid), polycaprolactone, polyurethane, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate), and poly(lactic acid) are examples of synthetic polymers (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate). Polymer chains are connected by covalent bonds. The type of polymer utilised and the manufacturing process affect the nano fibers' sizes. All polymer nano fibers are distinct from their microfiber counterparts due to their high surface area to volume ratio, high porosity, noticeable mechanical strength, and flexibility in functionalization.

An appealing method for turning polymeric biomaterials into nano fibers is electro spinning. Using a relatively straightforward experimental setup, this technique also provides the option to adjust the porosity of the nano fiber meshes as well as the thickness and composition of the nano fibers. Although electro spinning and electro-spraying are concepts that have been known for more than a century, polymeric nanofibers made by electrospinning have only recently attracted significant interest.

In addition to naturally occurring polymers like collagen, cellulose, and gelatin, a wide range of polymers and chemicals, including lactic acid and polyurethane, are utilised to make nano fibers. Batteries, fuel cells, regenerated bio-tissue, and improved fluid filtration are just a few of the technologies being developed and improved with the help of these polymers and many others. Despite the fact that these fibres are virtually invisible to the unaided eye, they are able to cover a sizable surface area in comparison to the total volume of the material. As a result, they are ideal for removing impurities that can pass through ordinary filter fabric while still being thin and breathable.

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