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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Electrospun nanofibers and their applications: advances in the last decade

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Author(s):
Luiza A. Mercante [1] ; Rafaela S. Andre [2] ; Juliana B. Macedo [3] ; Adriana Pavinatto [4] ; Daniel S. Correa [5]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal da Bahia. Instituto de Química - Brasil
[2] Embrapa Instrumentação. Laboratório Nacional de Nanotecnologia para o Agronegócio - Brasil
[3] Universidade Brasil. Instituto Científico e Tecnológico - Brasil
[4] Universidade Brasil. Instituto Científico e Tecnológico - Brasil
[5] Embrapa Instrumentação. Laboratório Nacional de Nanotecnologia para o Agronegócio - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: Química Nova; v. 44, n. 6, p. 717-736, 2021-08-11.
Abstract

In recent years there has been an increasing interest in the development of nanomaterials with improved properties compared to their counterparts at the micro- and macroscopic scale. In this context, nanofibers obtained by electrospinning technique are highly attractive due to the unique combination of high surface area/volume ratio, porosity, flexibility, mechanical performance, simple processing and relatively low cost. In addition, the possibility to buildup nanofibers with different compositions, structures and properties allows the design of nanostructures for a wide range of applications. In this review, we will discuss the advances of the last decade in the use of the electrospinning to obtain nanofibers with different compositions and morphologies for varied applications. Specifically, we are interested in providing an overview of the state of the art in relation to the application of nanofibers in different areas, including healthcare, environment, sensing and energy. Finally, we will discuss the real perspective in terms of industrial application and future trends that have been pursued to improve the performance of electrospun nanofibers. This review will help researchers to understand the evolution and challenges of the area and will also stimulate even more interest in the development of new devices based on electrospun nanofibers. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/23793-4 - Development of nanostructured sensor aiming the detection of volatile compounds for food quality indicators
Grantee:Rafaela da Silveira Andre
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 17/19470-8 - Development of portable biosensor for non-invasive detection of uric acid as indicative of hyperuricemia
Grantee:Adriana Pavinatto da Costa
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 17/12174-4 - Development of hybrid polymer nanofibers for agricultural applications
Grantee:Daniel Souza Corrêa
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 18/22214-6 - Towards a convergence of technologies: from sensing and biosensing to information visualization and machine learning for data analysis in clinical diagnosis
Grantee:Osvaldo Novais de Oliveira Junior
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants