With the rapid development of wearable electronic skin technology, flexible strain sensors have shown great application prospects in the fields of human motion and physiological signal detection, medical diagnostics, ...With the rapid development of wearable electronic skin technology, flexible strain sensors have shown great application prospects in the fields of human motion and physiological signal detection, medical diagnostics, and human-computer interaction owing to their outstanding sensing performance. This paper reports a strain sensor with synergistic conductive network, consisting of stable carbon nanotube dispersion (CNT) layer and brittle MXene layer by dip-coating and electrostatic self-assembly method, and breathable three-dimensional (3D) flexible substrate of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) fibrous membrane prepared through electrospinning technology. The MXene/CNT@PDA-TPU (MC@p-TPU) flexible strain sensor had excellent air permeability, wide operating range (0–450 %), high sensitivity (Gauge Factor, GFmax = 8089.7), ultra-low detection limit (0.05 %), rapid response and recovery times (40 ms/60 ms), and excellent cycle stability and durability (10,000 cycles). Given its superior strain sensing capabilities, this sensor can be applied in physiological signals detection, human motion pattern recognition, and driving exoskeleton robots. In addition, MC@p-TPU fibrous membrane also exhibited excellent photothermal conversion performance and can be used as a wearable photo-heater, which has far-reaching application potential in the photothermal therapy of human joint diseases.展开更多
Adsorption as an effective technique for the remediation of wastewater has been widely used in industrial wastewater treatment due to the advantage of cost-effectiveness,availability of the adsorbent and ease of opera...Adsorption as an effective technique for the remediation of wastewater has been widely used in industrial wastewater treatment due to the advantage of cost-effectiveness,availability of the adsorbent and ease of operation.However,the low adsorption capacity of the reported adsorbents is still a challenge for wastewater treatment with highefficiency.Here,we developed a super adsorbent(SUA-1),which was a kind of porous carbon nanofibers derived from a composite of PAN-based electrospinning and ZIF-8(PAN/ZIF-8)via simple heat treatment process.The asprepared SUA showed an ultra-high adsorption capacity for adsorbing methyl blue(MB)at nearly three times its own weight,as high as 2998.18 mg/g.A series tests demonstrated that the pore-making effect of ZIF-8 during heat treatment process endowed high BET surface area and generated ZnO components as chemical adsorption center.Under the synergistic effect of bonding and non-bonding forces including ionic bond,electrostatic interaction,andπ-πinteraction,the adsorption capacity has been greatly improved.In view of promising efficiency,this work provides guidance and insights for the preparation of highly efficient adsorbents based on electrospinning derived porous carbon nanofibers.展开更多
Electrospinning technology has emerged as a promising method for fabricating flexible lithium-ion batter-ies(FLIBs)due to its ability to create materials with desir-able properties for energy storage applications.FLIB...Electrospinning technology has emerged as a promising method for fabricating flexible lithium-ion batter-ies(FLIBs)due to its ability to create materials with desir-able properties for energy storage applications.FLIBs,which are foldable and have high energy densities,are be-coming increasingly important as power sources for wear-able devices,flexible electronics,and mobile energy applica-tions.Carbon materials,especially carbon nanofibers,are pivotal in improving the performance of FLIBs by increas-ing electrical conductivity,chemical stability,and surface area,as well as reducing costs.These materials also play a significant role in establishing conducting networks and im-proving structural integrity,which are essential for extend-ing the cycle life and enhancing the safety of the batteries.This review considers the role of electrospinning in the fabrication of critical FLIB components,with a particular emphasis on the integration of carbon materials.It explores strategies to optimize FLIB performance by fine-tuning the electrospinning para-meters,such as electric field strength,spinning rate,solution concentration,and carbonization process.Precise control over fiber properties is crucial for enhancing battery reliability and stability during folding and bending.It also highlights the latest research findings in carbon-based electrode materials,high-performance electrolytes,and separator structures,discussing the practical challenges and opportunities these materials present.It underscores the significant impact of carbon materials on the evolution of FLIBs and their potential to shape future energy storage technologies.展开更多
Electrospinning has gained significant importance across various fields,including biomedicine,filtration,and packaging due to the control it provides over the properties of the resulting materials,such as fiber diamet...Electrospinning has gained significant importance across various fields,including biomedicine,filtration,and packaging due to the control it provides over the properties of the resulting materials,such as fiber diameter and membrane thickness.Chitosan is a biopolymer that can be utilized with both natural and synthetic copolymers,owing to its therapeutic potential,biocompatibility,and biodegradability.However,producing electrospun chitosan is challenging due to its high solution viscosity,which often results in the formation of beads instead of uniform fibers.To address this issue,the spinnability of chitosan is significantly enhanced,and the production of continuous nanofibers is facilitated by combining it with polymers such as polyethylene oxide(PEO)in suitable ratios.These chitosan–PEO nanofibers are primarily used in biomedical applications,including wound healing,drug delivery systems,and tissue engineering scaffolds.Additionally,they have shown promise in water treatment,filtration membranes,and packaging.Among all the nanofiber mats,chitosan/PEO-AC had the smallest fiber diameter(83±12.5 nm),chitosan/PEO_45S5 had the highest tensile strength(1611±678 MPa).This comprehensive review highlights recent advancements,ongoing challenges,and future directions in the electrospinning of chitosan-based fibers assisted by PEO.展开更多
The over-exploitation of fossil fuel energy has brought about serious environmental problems.It would be of great significance to construct efficient energy conversion and storage system to maximize utilize renewable ...The over-exploitation of fossil fuel energy has brought about serious environmental problems.It would be of great significance to construct efficient energy conversion and storage system to maximize utilize renewable energy,which contributes to reducing environmental hazards.For the past few years,in terms of electrocatalysis and energy storage,carbon fiber materials show great advantages due to its outstanding electrical conductivity,good flexibility and mechanical property.As a simple and low-cost technique,electrospinning can be employed to prepare various nanofibers.It is noted that the functional fiber materials with different special structure and composition can be obtained for energy conversion and storage by combining electrospinning with other post-processing.In this paper,the structural design,controllable synthesis and multifunctional applications of electrospinning-derived functional carbon-based materials(EFCMs)is reviewed.Firstly,we briefly introduce the history,basic principle and typical equipment of electrospinning.Then we discuss the strategies for preparing EFCMs with different structures and composition in detail.In addition,we show recently the application of advanced EFCMs in energy conversion and storage,such as nitrogen species reduction reaction,CO_(2) reduction reaction,oxygen reduction reaction,water-splitting,supercapacitors and ion batteries.In the end,we propose some perspectives on the future development direction of EFCMs.展开更多
In recent years,nanogenerators(NGs)have attracted wide attention in the energy field,among which triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)have shown superior performance.Multiple reports of electrospinning(ES)-based TENGs h...In recent years,nanogenerators(NGs)have attracted wide attention in the energy field,among which triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)have shown superior performance.Multiple reports of electrospinning(ES)-based TENGs have been reported,but there is a lack of deep analysis of the designing method from microstructure,limiting the creative of new ES-based TENGs.Most TENGs use polymer materials to achieve corresponding design,which requires structural design of polymer materials.The existing polymer molding design methods include macroscopic molding methods,such as injection,compression,extrusion,calendering,etc.,combined with liquid-solid changes such as soluting and melting;it also includes micro-nano molding technology,such as melt-blown method,coagulation bath method,ES method,and nanoimprint method.In fact,ES technology has good controllability of thickness dimension and rich means of nanoscale structure regulation.At present,these characteristics have not been reviewed.Therefore,in this paper,we combine recent reports with some microstructure regulation functions of ES to establish a more general TENGs design method.Based on the rich microstructure research results in the field of ES,much more new types of TENGs can be designed in the future.展开更多
A series of flexible and self-standing coal-derived carbon fibers(CCFs)were fabricated through electro-spinning coupled with carbonization using bituminous coal and polyacrylonitrile(PAN)as the carbon precursors.These...A series of flexible and self-standing coal-derived carbon fibers(CCFs)were fabricated through electro-spinning coupled with carbonization using bituminous coal and polyacrylonitrile(PAN)as the carbon precursors.These CCFs were utilized as free-standing lithium-ion battery(LIB)anodes.Optimizing car-bonization temperature reveals that the CCFs exhibit a one-dimensional solid linear structure with a uni-form distribution of graphite-like microcrystals.These fibers possess a dense structure and smooth surface,with averaging diameter from approximately 125.0 to 210.0 nm at carbonization temperatures ranging from 600 to 900℃.During electrospinning and carbonization,the aromatic rings enriched in bituminous coal crosslink with PAN chains,forming a robust three-dimensional(3D)framework.This 3D microstructure significantly enhances the flexibility and tensile strength of CCFs,while increasing the graphite-like sp^(2)microcrystalline carbon content,thus improving electrical conductivity.The CCFs carbonized at 700℃demonstrate an optimal balance of sp^(3)amorphous and sp^(2)graphite-like carbons.The average diameter of CCFs-700 is 177 nm and the specific surface area(SSA)is 7.2 m^(2)g^(-1).Additionally,the fibers contain oxygen-containing functional groups,as well as nitrogen-containing func-tional groups,including pyridinic nitrogen and pyrrolic nitrogen.Owing to its characteristics,the CCFs-700 showcases remarkable electrochemical performance,delivering a high reversible capacity of 631.4 mAh g^(-1).CCFs-700 also exhibit outstanding cycle stability,which retains approximately all of their first capacity(400.1 mAh g^(-1))after 120 cycles.This research offers an economical yet scalable approach for producing flexible and self-supporting anodes for LIBs that do not require current collectors,binders and conductive additives,thereby simplifying the electrode fabrication process.展开更多
In this paper,1-butyl-3-methylimidazole tetrafluoroborate([BMIM]BF4)is used as corrosion inhibitor.Polyacrylonitrile(PAN)is used to load the corrosion inhibitor.PAN/[BMIM]BF4 hybrid nanofibers are successfullysynthesi...In this paper,1-butyl-3-methylimidazole tetrafluoroborate([BMIM]BF4)is used as corrosion inhibitor.Polyacrylonitrile(PAN)is used to load the corrosion inhibitor.PAN/[BMIM]BF4 hybrid nanofibers are successfullysynthesized by electrospinning technology.The alkyd varnish is coated on the fiber membrane to prepare a compositecoating,and then a series of tests are carried out on the self-healing and anticorrosive performance of the compositecoating.It is observed by scanning electron microscope that the fiber morphology is stable and there is no bead-likestructure.The composition of the composite fiber is analyzed by Fourier infrared spectroscopy,and it is confirmed thatthe hybrid nanofiber was successfully prepared.3D laser confocal scanning microscope was used to observe thecorrosion morphology and profile of the carbon steel.The composite coating shows good self-healing performance.[BMIM]BF4 can form a protective film on the surface of the bare carbon steel substrate through physical adsorption orchemical adsorption in an alkaline environment.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was tested and analyzed.It isfound that the maximum corrosion inhibition efficiency of the coating is 88.5%in 3.5 wt.%alkaline NaCl solution.Compared with the blank coating without nanofibers,the composite fiber varnish composite coating exhibits good selfhealingand anti-corrosion properties.展开更多
Flexible wearable batteries are widely used in smartwatches, foldable phones, and fitness trackers due to their thinness and small size. Zinc-based batteries have the advantages of low cost, high safety, and ecofriend...Flexible wearable batteries are widely used in smartwatches, foldable phones, and fitness trackers due to their thinness and small size. Zinc-based batteries have the advantages of low cost, high safety, and ecofriendliness, which are considered to be the best alternative to flexible lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Therefore, wearable flexible zinc-ion batteries(FZIBs) have attracted considerable interest as a promising energy storage device. Electrospun nanofibers(ESNFs) have great potential for application in wearable FZIBs due to their low density, high porosity, large specific surface area, and flexibility. Moreover, electrospinning technology can achieve the versatility of nanofibers through structural design and incorporation of other multifunctional materials. This paper reviews a wide range of applications of electrospinning in FZIBs, mainly in terms of cathode, anode, separator, polymer electrolyte, and all-inone flexible batteries. Firstly, the electrospinning device, principles, and influencing parameters are briefly described, showing its positive impact on FZIBs. Subsequently, the energy storage principles and electrode configurations of FZIBs are described, and some of the common problems of the batteries are illustrated, including zinc anode dendrite growth, corrosion, cathode structure collapse, and poor electrical conductivity. This is followed by a comprehensive overview of research progress on the individual components of FZIBs(cathode, anode, separator, and polymer electrolyte) from the perspective of electrostatically spun fiber materials and an in-depth study of all-in-one flexible batteries. Finally, the challenges and future development of FZIBs are individually concluded and look forward. We hope that this work will provide new ideas and avenues for the development of advanced energy technologies and smart wearable systems.展开更多
Owing to the significant increase in air pollutants and the spread of infectious diseases,it seems that the use of face masks will become an essential item in human societies.Therefore,there is a need to conduct more ...Owing to the significant increase in air pollutants and the spread of infectious diseases,it seems that the use of face masks will become an essential item in human societies.Therefore,there is a need to conduct more research to develop novel types of respirators utilizing upto-date science such as nanotechnology.In this study,we fabricated a nanocomposite fibrous filter containing modified graphene oxide(GO)and zinc oxide(ZnO)nanoparticles.This layer was used as an active filter for absorbing and removing air pollutants,such as suspended submicron particles(below 2.5 microns)and CO_(2),NO_(2),and SO_(2)gases.The synthesized nanostructures and fibrous filters were characterized by different analysis(FTIR,XRD,TGA,and FESEM),and the performance of the filters was surveyed by tests such as pressure drop,CO_(2),NO_(2),SO_(2)gas rejection,and particulate removal.The results showed that the stabilization of the modified GO and ZnO nanostructures on the fibrous filter improved the effectiveness of this filter as a mask for removing toxic particles and gases,and the filter containing nanoparticles had the best performance.展开更多
The combined use of guided tissue/bone regeneration(GTR/GBR)membranes and bone filling grafts represents a classical therapy for guiding the regeneration and functional reconstruction of oral soft and hard tissues.Nev...The combined use of guided tissue/bone regeneration(GTR/GBR)membranes and bone filling grafts represents a classical therapy for guiding the regeneration and functional reconstruction of oral soft and hard tissues.Nevertheless,due to its displacement and poor mechanical support,bone meal is not suitable for implantation in the case of insufficient cortical bone support and large dimensional defects.The combination of GTR/GBR membrane with a three-dimensional(3D)porous scaffold may offer a resolution for the repair and functional reconstruction of large soft and hard tissue defects.In this study,a novel integrated gradient biodegradable porous scaffold was prepared by bonding a poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA)/fish collagen(FC)electrospun membrane(PFC)to a 3D-printed PLGA/nano-hydroxyapatite(HA)(PHA)scaffold.The consistency of the composition(PLGA)ensured strong interfacial bonding between the upper fibrous membrane and the lower 3D scaffold.In vitro cell experiments showed that the PFC membrane(upper layer)effectively prevented the unwanted migration of L929 cells.Further in vivo investigations with an oral soft and hard tissue defect model in beagles revealed that the integrated scaffold effectively guided the regeneration of defective oral tissues.These results suggest that the designed integrated scaffold has great potential for guiding the regeneration and reconstruction of large oral soft and hard tissues.展开更多
Lithium-gas batteries(LGBs)have garnered significant attention due to their impressive high-energy densities and unique gas conversion capability.Nevertheless,the practical application of LGBs faces substantial challe...Lithium-gas batteries(LGBs)have garnered significant attention due to their impressive high-energy densities and unique gas conversion capability.Nevertheless,the practical application of LGBs faces substantial challenges,including sluggish gas conversion kinetics inducing in low-rate performance and high overpotential,along with limited electrochemical reversibility leading to poor cycle life.The imperative task is to develop gas electrodes with remarkable catalytic activity,abundant active sites,and exceptional electrochemical stability.Electrospinning,a versatile and well-established technique for fabricating fibrous nanomaterials,has been extensively explored in LGB applications.In this work,we emphasize the critical structure-property for ideal gas electrodes and summarize the advancement of employing electrospun nanofibers(NFs)for performance enhancement in LGBs.Beyond elucidating the fundamental principles of LGBs and the electrospinning technique,we focus on the systematic design of electrospun NF-based gas electrodes regarding optimal structural fabrication,catalyst handling and activation,and catalytic site optimization,as well as considerations for large-scale implementation.The demonstrated principles and regulations for electrode design are expected to inspire broad applications in catalyst-based energy applications.展开更多
A new type of vascular stent is designed for treating stenotic vessels. Aiming at overcoming the shortcomings of existing equipment and technology for preparing a bioabsorbable vascular stent （BVS）, a new method whi...A new type of vascular stent is designed for treating stenotic vessels. Aiming at overcoming the shortcomings of existing equipment and technology for preparing a bioabsorbable vascular stent （BVS）, a new method which combines 3D bio-printing and electrospinning to prepare the composite bioabsorbable vascular stent （CBVS） is proposed. The inner layer of the CBVS can be obtained through 3D bio- printing using poly-p-dioxanone （PPDO）. The thin nanofiber film that serves as the outer layer can be built through electrospinning using mixtures of chitosan-PVA （poly （vinyl alcohol））. Tests of mechanical properties show that the stent prepared through 3D bio-printing combined with electrospinning is better than that prepared through 3D bio- printing alone. Cells cultivated on the CBVS adhere and proliferate better due to the natural, biological chitosan in the outer layer. The proposed complex process and method can provide a good basis for preparing a controllable drug-carrying vascular stent. Overall, the CBVS can be a good candidate for treating stenotic vessels.展开更多
The melt electrospinning of PMMA was investigated. The averaged fiber diameter thus obtained was reduced from 34.0 μm to 19.7 μm by adding di-（2-ethylhexyl）phthalate to reduce viscosity of the molten PMMA, and it ...The melt electrospinning of PMMA was investigated. The averaged fiber diameter thus obtained was reduced from 34.0 μm to 19.7 μm by adding di-（2-ethylhexyl）phthalate to reduce viscosity of the molten PMMA, and it further lowered down to 4.0 μm when a KCl/ice-water solution was used as collection media. A comparison study on the PMMA fibers made through melt electrospinning and done by solution electrospinning was made. It was found that solution electrospinning was capable of fabricating very thin fibers as small as to a nanometer size, but resulted in a much wider fiber diameter range than melt-electrospinning did. In general, within some extent an increase in applied voltage and amount of the additive or a decrease in collection distance can give rise to a decreased fiber diameter and improved mechanical performance for the PMMA fibers by melt electrospinning. It was also indicated that the mechanical properties of the PMMA fibers made through melt-electrospinning were superior to those by solution elctropspinning.展开更多
Vanadium pentoxide（V2O5）/molybdenum trioxide（MoO 3） composites with different molar ratios of vanadium（V） to molybdenum（Mo） were synthesized via a simple electrospinning technique. The photocatalytic activity ...Vanadium pentoxide（V2O5）/molybdenum trioxide（MoO 3） composites with different molar ratios of vanadium（V） to molybdenum（Mo） were synthesized via a simple electrospinning technique. The photocatalytic activity of the composites were evaluated by their ability to photodegrade methylene blue and dimethyl phthalate（DMP） under visible-light irradiation. Compared with pure V2O5 and MoO 3,the V2O5/MoO 3 composites showed enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity because of a V 3d impurity energy level and the formation of heterostructures at the interface between V2O5 and MoO 3. The optimal molar ratio of V to Mo in the V2O5/MoO 3 composites was found to be around 1/2. Furthermore,high-performance liquid chromatographic monitoring revealed that phthalic acid was the main intermediate in the photocatalytic degradation process of DMP.展开更多
Electrospinning technique was used to fabricate PVP/Ce（NO3）3 composite microfibers. Different morphological CeO2 nanofibers were obtained by calcination of the PVP/Ce（NO3）3 composite microfibers and were character...Electrospinning technique was used to fabricate PVP/Ce（NO3）3 composite microfibers. Different morphological CeO2 nanofibers were obtained by calcination of the PVP/Ce（NO3）3 composite microfibers and were characterized by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, Transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, thermal gravimetric and differential thermal analysis （TG-DTA）, and （FTIR）. SEM micrographs indicated that the surface of the composite fibers was smooth and became coarse with the increase of calcination temperatures. The diameters of CeO2 hollow nanofibers （300 nm at 600 ℃ and 600 nm at 800 ℃ ） were smaller than those of PVP/Ce（NO3）3 composite fibers （1-2 um ）. CeO2 hollow nanofibers were obtained at 600 ℃ and CeO2 hollow and porous nanofibers formed by nanoparti- cles were obtained at 800 ℃. The length of the CeO2 hollow nanofibers was greater than 50 um. XRD analysis revealed that the composite microfibers were amorphous in structure and CeO2 nanofibers were cubic in structure with space group O^5H - FM3m when calcination tem- peratures were 600-800 ℃. TG-DTA and FTIR revealed that the formation of CeO2 nanofibers was largely influenced by the calcination temperatures. Possible formation mechanism of CeO2 hollow nanofibers was proposed.展开更多
Efficient luminescent composite nanofibers,composed of polystyrene(PS,Mw=250000) and europium complex Eu(TTA)3phen(TTA=2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone,phen=1,10-phenanthroline) with diameters ranging from 350 nm to 700 nm,w...Efficient luminescent composite nanofibers,composed of polystyrene(PS,Mw=250000) and europium complex Eu(TTA)3phen(TTA=2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone,phen=1,10-phenanthroline) with diameters ranging from 350 nm to 700 nm,were prepared by electrospinning and characterized by scanning electron microscope(SEM),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),fluorescence spectroscopy,and thermogravimetric analysis(TG).The room-temperature fluorescence spectra of the composite nanofibers were composed of the typical E...展开更多
A series of Z-scheme TiO2/g-C3N4/RGO ternary heterojunction photocatalysts are successfully constructed via a direct electrospinning technique coupled with an annealing process for the first time. They are investigate...A series of Z-scheme TiO2/g-C3N4/RGO ternary heterojunction photocatalysts are successfully constructed via a direct electrospinning technique coupled with an annealing process for the first time. They are investigated comprehensively in terms of crystal structure, morphology, composition, specific surface area, photoelectrochemical properties, photodegradation performance, etc. Compared with binary TiO2/g-C3N4 and single-component photocatalysts, ternary heterojunction photocatalysts show the best photodegradation performance for RhB under stimulated sunlight. This can be attributed to the enlarged specific surface area (111.41 m2/g), the formation of Z-scheme heterojunction, and the high separation migration efficiency of photoexcited charge carriers. A potential Z-scheme mechanism for ternary heterojunction photocatalysts is proposed to elucidate the remarkably ameliorated photocatalytic performance based on active species trapping experiments, PL detection test of hydroxyl radicals, and photoelectrochemical properties.展开更多
Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field that integrates medical,biological,and engineering expertise to restore or regenerate the functionality of healthy tissues and organs.The three fundamental pillars of t...Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field that integrates medical,biological,and engineering expertise to restore or regenerate the functionality of healthy tissues and organs.The three fundamental pillars of tissue engineering are scaffolds,cells,and biomolecules.Electrospun nanofibers have been successfully used as scaffolds for a variety of tissue engineering applications because they are biomimetic of the natural,fibrous extracellular matrix(ECM)and contain a three-dimensional(3D)network of interconnected pores.In this review,we provide an overview of the electrospinning process,its principles,and the application of the resultant electrospun nanofibers for tissue engineering.We first briefly introduce the electrospinning process and then cover its principles and standard equipment for biomaterial fabrication.Next,we highlight the most important and recent advances related to the applications of electrospun nanofibers in tissue engineering,including skin,blood vessels,nerves,bone,cartilage,and tendon/ligament applications.Finally,we conclude with current advancements in the fabrication of electrospun nanofiber scaffolds and their biomedical applications in emerging areas.展开更多
Novel amino （-NH2） functionalized mesoporous polyvinyl pyrrolidone （PVP）/SiO2 composite nanofiber membranes were fabricated by a one-step electrospinning method using poly （vinyl alcohol） and tetraethyl orthosil...Novel amino （-NH2） functionalized mesoporous polyvinyl pyrrolidone （PVP）/SiO2 composite nanofiber membranes were fabricated by a one-step electrospinning method using poly （vinyl alcohol） and tetraethyl orthosilicate （TEOS） mixed with cationic surfactant, cety｜trimethyl ammonium bromide （CTAB） as the structure directing agent. Ureidopropyltriethoxysilane was used for functionalization of the internal pore surfaces. The membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy （HRTEM） images, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR）, element analyzer and Nz adsorption-desorption isotherms, The nanofiber diameters, average pore diameters and surface areas were 100-700 nm, 2.86 nm and 873,62 m2/g, respectively. These mesoporous membranes functionalized with -NH2 groups exhibited very high adsorptions properties based on the adsorption of Cr3＋ from an aqueous solution. Equilibrium adsorption was achieved after approximately 20 rain and more than 97% of chronium ions in the solution were removed. The membrane could be regenerated through acidification.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52373093 and 12072325)the Outstanding Youth Fund of Henan Province(No.242300421062)+1 种基金National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFA0706802)the 111 project(No.D18023).
文摘With the rapid development of wearable electronic skin technology, flexible strain sensors have shown great application prospects in the fields of human motion and physiological signal detection, medical diagnostics, and human-computer interaction owing to their outstanding sensing performance. This paper reports a strain sensor with synergistic conductive network, consisting of stable carbon nanotube dispersion (CNT) layer and brittle MXene layer by dip-coating and electrostatic self-assembly method, and breathable three-dimensional (3D) flexible substrate of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) fibrous membrane prepared through electrospinning technology. The MXene/CNT@PDA-TPU (MC@p-TPU) flexible strain sensor had excellent air permeability, wide operating range (0–450 %), high sensitivity (Gauge Factor, GFmax = 8089.7), ultra-low detection limit (0.05 %), rapid response and recovery times (40 ms/60 ms), and excellent cycle stability and durability (10,000 cycles). Given its superior strain sensing capabilities, this sensor can be applied in physiological signals detection, human motion pattern recognition, and driving exoskeleton robots. In addition, MC@p-TPU fibrous membrane also exhibited excellent photothermal conversion performance and can be used as a wearable photo-heater, which has far-reaching application potential in the photothermal therapy of human joint diseases.
基金Natural Science Foundation of China(22134005,22204011)Chongqing Talents Program for Outstanding Scientists(cstc2021ycjh-bgzxm0179)。
文摘Adsorption as an effective technique for the remediation of wastewater has been widely used in industrial wastewater treatment due to the advantage of cost-effectiveness,availability of the adsorbent and ease of operation.However,the low adsorption capacity of the reported adsorbents is still a challenge for wastewater treatment with highefficiency.Here,we developed a super adsorbent(SUA-1),which was a kind of porous carbon nanofibers derived from a composite of PAN-based electrospinning and ZIF-8(PAN/ZIF-8)via simple heat treatment process.The asprepared SUA showed an ultra-high adsorption capacity for adsorbing methyl blue(MB)at nearly three times its own weight,as high as 2998.18 mg/g.A series tests demonstrated that the pore-making effect of ZIF-8 during heat treatment process endowed high BET surface area and generated ZnO components as chemical adsorption center.Under the synergistic effect of bonding and non-bonding forces including ionic bond,electrostatic interaction,andπ-πinteraction,the adsorption capacity has been greatly improved.In view of promising efficiency,this work provides guidance and insights for the preparation of highly efficient adsorbents based on electrospinning derived porous carbon nanofibers.
文摘Electrospinning technology has emerged as a promising method for fabricating flexible lithium-ion batter-ies(FLIBs)due to its ability to create materials with desir-able properties for energy storage applications.FLIBs,which are foldable and have high energy densities,are be-coming increasingly important as power sources for wear-able devices,flexible electronics,and mobile energy applica-tions.Carbon materials,especially carbon nanofibers,are pivotal in improving the performance of FLIBs by increas-ing electrical conductivity,chemical stability,and surface area,as well as reducing costs.These materials also play a significant role in establishing conducting networks and im-proving structural integrity,which are essential for extend-ing the cycle life and enhancing the safety of the batteries.This review considers the role of electrospinning in the fabrication of critical FLIB components,with a particular emphasis on the integration of carbon materials.It explores strategies to optimize FLIB performance by fine-tuning the electrospinning para-meters,such as electric field strength,spinning rate,solution concentration,and carbonization process.Precise control over fiber properties is crucial for enhancing battery reliability and stability during folding and bending.It also highlights the latest research findings in carbon-based electrode materials,high-performance electrolytes,and separator structures,discussing the practical challenges and opportunities these materials present.It underscores the significant impact of carbon materials on the evolution of FLIBs and their potential to shape future energy storage technologies.
文摘Electrospinning has gained significant importance across various fields,including biomedicine,filtration,and packaging due to the control it provides over the properties of the resulting materials,such as fiber diameter and membrane thickness.Chitosan is a biopolymer that can be utilized with both natural and synthetic copolymers,owing to its therapeutic potential,biocompatibility,and biodegradability.However,producing electrospun chitosan is challenging due to its high solution viscosity,which often results in the formation of beads instead of uniform fibers.To address this issue,the spinnability of chitosan is significantly enhanced,and the production of continuous nanofibers is facilitated by combining it with polymers such as polyethylene oxide(PEO)in suitable ratios.These chitosan–PEO nanofibers are primarily used in biomedical applications,including wound healing,drug delivery systems,and tissue engineering scaffolds.Additionally,they have shown promise in water treatment,filtration membranes,and packaging.Among all the nanofiber mats,chitosan/PEO-AC had the smallest fiber diameter(83±12.5 nm),chitosan/PEO_45S5 had the highest tensile strength(1611±678 MPa).This comprehensive review highlights recent advancements,ongoing challenges,and future directions in the electrospinning of chitosan-based fibers assisted by PEO.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2022QE076)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52202092)。
文摘The over-exploitation of fossil fuel energy has brought about serious environmental problems.It would be of great significance to construct efficient energy conversion and storage system to maximize utilize renewable energy,which contributes to reducing environmental hazards.For the past few years,in terms of electrocatalysis and energy storage,carbon fiber materials show great advantages due to its outstanding electrical conductivity,good flexibility and mechanical property.As a simple and low-cost technique,electrospinning can be employed to prepare various nanofibers.It is noted that the functional fiber materials with different special structure and composition can be obtained for energy conversion and storage by combining electrospinning with other post-processing.In this paper,the structural design,controllable synthesis and multifunctional applications of electrospinning-derived functional carbon-based materials(EFCMs)is reviewed.Firstly,we briefly introduce the history,basic principle and typical equipment of electrospinning.Then we discuss the strategies for preparing EFCMs with different structures and composition in detail.In addition,we show recently the application of advanced EFCMs in energy conversion and storage,such as nitrogen species reduction reaction,CO_(2) reduction reaction,oxygen reduction reaction,water-splitting,supercapacitors and ion batteries.In the end,we propose some perspectives on the future development direction of EFCMs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12104249,11804313 and 11847135)the Youth Innovation Team Project of Shandong Provincial Education Department(2021KJ013,2020KJN015)by State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles(Qingdao University)(GZRC202011&ZKT46)。
文摘In recent years,nanogenerators(NGs)have attracted wide attention in the energy field,among which triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)have shown superior performance.Multiple reports of electrospinning(ES)-based TENGs have been reported,but there is a lack of deep analysis of the designing method from microstructure,limiting the creative of new ES-based TENGs.Most TENGs use polymer materials to achieve corresponding design,which requires structural design of polymer materials.The existing polymer molding design methods include macroscopic molding methods,such as injection,compression,extrusion,calendering,etc.,combined with liquid-solid changes such as soluting and melting;it also includes micro-nano molding technology,such as melt-blown method,coagulation bath method,ES method,and nanoimprint method.In fact,ES technology has good controllability of thickness dimension and rich means of nanoscale structure regulation.At present,these characteristics have not been reviewed.Therefore,in this paper,we combine recent reports with some microstructure regulation functions of ES to establish a more general TENGs design method.Based on the rich microstructure research results in the field of ES,much more new types of TENGs can be designed in the future.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52474290,52274261,52074109,52304284)the Open Subjects of Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Coal Green Conversion(No.CGCF202201)+1 种基金the Key Scientific and Technological Project of Henan Province(No.242102240008)the Key Scientific Research Projects of Colleges and Universities in Henan Province(No.24A440003).
文摘A series of flexible and self-standing coal-derived carbon fibers(CCFs)were fabricated through electro-spinning coupled with carbonization using bituminous coal and polyacrylonitrile(PAN)as the carbon precursors.These CCFs were utilized as free-standing lithium-ion battery(LIB)anodes.Optimizing car-bonization temperature reveals that the CCFs exhibit a one-dimensional solid linear structure with a uni-form distribution of graphite-like microcrystals.These fibers possess a dense structure and smooth surface,with averaging diameter from approximately 125.0 to 210.0 nm at carbonization temperatures ranging from 600 to 900℃.During electrospinning and carbonization,the aromatic rings enriched in bituminous coal crosslink with PAN chains,forming a robust three-dimensional(3D)framework.This 3D microstructure significantly enhances the flexibility and tensile strength of CCFs,while increasing the graphite-like sp^(2)microcrystalline carbon content,thus improving electrical conductivity.The CCFs carbonized at 700℃demonstrate an optimal balance of sp^(3)amorphous and sp^(2)graphite-like carbons.The average diameter of CCFs-700 is 177 nm and the specific surface area(SSA)is 7.2 m^(2)g^(-1).Additionally,the fibers contain oxygen-containing functional groups,as well as nitrogen-containing func-tional groups,including pyridinic nitrogen and pyrrolic nitrogen.Owing to its characteristics,the CCFs-700 showcases remarkable electrochemical performance,delivering a high reversible capacity of 631.4 mAh g^(-1).CCFs-700 also exhibit outstanding cycle stability,which retains approximately all of their first capacity(400.1 mAh g^(-1))after 120 cycles.This research offers an economical yet scalable approach for producing flexible and self-supporting anodes for LIBs that do not require current collectors,binders and conductive additives,thereby simplifying the electrode fabrication process.
基金Projects(42076039,42106042)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(202165004)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject(JC12022106)supported by 2022 Innovation Project for Young Scientific and Technological Talents in Basic Science Research,China。
文摘In this paper,1-butyl-3-methylimidazole tetrafluoroborate([BMIM]BF4)is used as corrosion inhibitor.Polyacrylonitrile(PAN)is used to load the corrosion inhibitor.PAN/[BMIM]BF4 hybrid nanofibers are successfullysynthesized by electrospinning technology.The alkyd varnish is coated on the fiber membrane to prepare a compositecoating,and then a series of tests are carried out on the self-healing and anticorrosive performance of the compositecoating.It is observed by scanning electron microscope that the fiber morphology is stable and there is no bead-likestructure.The composition of the composite fiber is analyzed by Fourier infrared spectroscopy,and it is confirmed thatthe hybrid nanofiber was successfully prepared.3D laser confocal scanning microscope was used to observe thecorrosion morphology and profile of the carbon steel.The composite coating shows good self-healing performance.[BMIM]BF4 can form a protective film on the surface of the bare carbon steel substrate through physical adsorption orchemical adsorption in an alkaline environment.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was tested and analyzed.It isfound that the maximum corrosion inhibition efficiency of the coating is 88.5%in 3.5 wt.%alkaline NaCl solution.Compared with the blank coating without nanofibers,the composite fiber varnish composite coating exhibits good selfhealingand anti-corrosion properties.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (52103061)Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology (YESS20220298)+2 种基金Tianjin Enterprise Science and Technology Commissioner Project (23YDTPJC00400)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2021T140419, 2022M711959)State Key Laboratory of Membrane and Membrane Separation, Tiangong University。
文摘Flexible wearable batteries are widely used in smartwatches, foldable phones, and fitness trackers due to their thinness and small size. Zinc-based batteries have the advantages of low cost, high safety, and ecofriendliness, which are considered to be the best alternative to flexible lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Therefore, wearable flexible zinc-ion batteries(FZIBs) have attracted considerable interest as a promising energy storage device. Electrospun nanofibers(ESNFs) have great potential for application in wearable FZIBs due to their low density, high porosity, large specific surface area, and flexibility. Moreover, electrospinning technology can achieve the versatility of nanofibers through structural design and incorporation of other multifunctional materials. This paper reviews a wide range of applications of electrospinning in FZIBs, mainly in terms of cathode, anode, separator, polymer electrolyte, and all-inone flexible batteries. Firstly, the electrospinning device, principles, and influencing parameters are briefly described, showing its positive impact on FZIBs. Subsequently, the energy storage principles and electrode configurations of FZIBs are described, and some of the common problems of the batteries are illustrated, including zinc anode dendrite growth, corrosion, cathode structure collapse, and poor electrical conductivity. This is followed by a comprehensive overview of research progress on the individual components of FZIBs(cathode, anode, separator, and polymer electrolyte) from the perspective of electrostatically spun fiber materials and an in-depth study of all-in-one flexible batteries. Finally, the challenges and future development of FZIBs are individually concluded and look forward. We hope that this work will provide new ideas and avenues for the development of advanced energy technologies and smart wearable systems.
文摘Owing to the significant increase in air pollutants and the spread of infectious diseases,it seems that the use of face masks will become an essential item in human societies.Therefore,there is a need to conduct more research to develop novel types of respirators utilizing upto-date science such as nanotechnology.In this study,we fabricated a nanocomposite fibrous filter containing modified graphene oxide(GO)and zinc oxide(ZnO)nanoparticles.This layer was used as an active filter for absorbing and removing air pollutants,such as suspended submicron particles(below 2.5 microns)and CO_(2),NO_(2),and SO_(2)gases.The synthesized nanostructures and fibrous filters were characterized by different analysis(FTIR,XRD,TGA,and FESEM),and the performance of the filters was surveyed by tests such as pressure drop,CO_(2),NO_(2),SO_(2)gas rejection,and particulate removal.The results showed that the stabilization of the modified GO and ZnO nanostructures on the fibrous filter improved the effectiveness of this filter as a mask for removing toxic particles and gases,and the filter containing nanoparticles had the best performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32371398)the Sichuan International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Project,China(No.2023YFH0064)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFA0201700)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China。
文摘The combined use of guided tissue/bone regeneration(GTR/GBR)membranes and bone filling grafts represents a classical therapy for guiding the regeneration and functional reconstruction of oral soft and hard tissues.Nevertheless,due to its displacement and poor mechanical support,bone meal is not suitable for implantation in the case of insufficient cortical bone support and large dimensional defects.The combination of GTR/GBR membrane with a three-dimensional(3D)porous scaffold may offer a resolution for the repair and functional reconstruction of large soft and hard tissue defects.In this study,a novel integrated gradient biodegradable porous scaffold was prepared by bonding a poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA)/fish collagen(FC)electrospun membrane(PFC)to a 3D-printed PLGA/nano-hydroxyapatite(HA)(PHA)scaffold.The consistency of the composition(PLGA)ensured strong interfacial bonding between the upper fibrous membrane and the lower 3D scaffold.In vitro cell experiments showed that the PFC membrane(upper layer)effectively prevented the unwanted migration of L929 cells.Further in vivo investigations with an oral soft and hard tissue defect model in beagles revealed that the integrated scaffold effectively guided the regeneration of defective oral tissues.These results suggest that the designed integrated scaffold has great potential for guiding the regeneration and reconstruction of large oral soft and hard tissues.
基金Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province,Grant/Award Number:2022GY-301National Key Research and Development Program of China,Grant/Award Numbers:2022YFB3807100,2022YFB3807102+3 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,Grant/Award Number:2020M683467Royal Society International Exchanges 2021 Cost Share(NSFC)scheme,Grant/Award Number:IECNSFC211074National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:52073046,52103106,52172097Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:LGF21E020001.
文摘Lithium-gas batteries(LGBs)have garnered significant attention due to their impressive high-energy densities and unique gas conversion capability.Nevertheless,the practical application of LGBs faces substantial challenges,including sluggish gas conversion kinetics inducing in low-rate performance and high overpotential,along with limited electrochemical reversibility leading to poor cycle life.The imperative task is to develop gas electrodes with remarkable catalytic activity,abundant active sites,and exceptional electrochemical stability.Electrospinning,a versatile and well-established technique for fabricating fibrous nanomaterials,has been extensively explored in LGB applications.In this work,we emphasize the critical structure-property for ideal gas electrodes and summarize the advancement of employing electrospun nanofibers(NFs)for performance enhancement in LGBs.Beyond elucidating the fundamental principles of LGBs and the electrospinning technique,we focus on the systematic design of electrospun NF-based gas electrodes regarding optimal structural fabrication,catalyst handling and activation,and catalytic site optimization,as well as considerations for large-scale implementation.The demonstrated principles and regulations for electrode design are expected to inspire broad applications in catalyst-based energy applications.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51475281,51375292)the National Natural Science Foundation for Young Scholar of China(No.51105239)
文摘A new type of vascular stent is designed for treating stenotic vessels. Aiming at overcoming the shortcomings of existing equipment and technology for preparing a bioabsorbable vascular stent （BVS）, a new method which combines 3D bio-printing and electrospinning to prepare the composite bioabsorbable vascular stent （CBVS） is proposed. The inner layer of the CBVS can be obtained through 3D bio- printing using poly-p-dioxanone （PPDO）. The thin nanofiber film that serves as the outer layer can be built through electrospinning using mixtures of chitosan-PVA （poly （vinyl alcohol））. Tests of mechanical properties show that the stent prepared through 3D bio-printing combined with electrospinning is better than that prepared through 3D bio- printing alone. Cells cultivated on the CBVS adhere and proliferate better due to the natural, biological chitosan in the outer layer. The proposed complex process and method can provide a good basis for preparing a controllable drug-carrying vascular stent. Overall, the CBVS can be a good candidate for treating stenotic vessels.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(No.50773054)
文摘The melt electrospinning of PMMA was investigated. The averaged fiber diameter thus obtained was reduced from 34.0 μm to 19.7 μm by adding di-（2-ethylhexyl）phthalate to reduce viscosity of the molten PMMA, and it further lowered down to 4.0 μm when a KCl/ice-water solution was used as collection media. A comparison study on the PMMA fibers made through melt electrospinning and done by solution electrospinning was made. It was found that solution electrospinning was capable of fabricating very thin fibers as small as to a nanometer size, but resulted in a much wider fiber diameter range than melt-electrospinning did. In general, within some extent an increase in applied voltage and amount of the additive or a decrease in collection distance can give rise to a decreased fiber diameter and improved mechanical performance for the PMMA fibers by melt electrospinning. It was also indicated that the mechanical properties of the PMMA fibers made through melt-electrospinning were superior to those by solution elctropspinning.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(2137312021471022)+5 种基金the Development of Science and Technology Plan of Jilin ProvinceChina(2010154920130102001JC)Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(PCSIRT13022)of Chinathe Program of Jilin Provincial Education Department(20131302013146)~~
文摘Vanadium pentoxide（V2O5）/molybdenum trioxide（MoO 3） composites with different molar ratios of vanadium（V） to molybdenum（Mo） were synthesized via a simple electrospinning technique. The photocatalytic activity of the composites were evaluated by their ability to photodegrade methylene blue and dimethyl phthalate（DMP） under visible-light irradiation. Compared with pure V2O5 and MoO 3,the V2O5/MoO 3 composites showed enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity because of a V 3d impurity energy level and the formation of heterostructures at the interface between V2O5 and MoO 3. The optimal molar ratio of V to Mo in the V2O5/MoO 3 composites was found to be around 1/2. Furthermore,high-performance liquid chromatographic monitoring revealed that phthalic acid was the main intermediate in the photocatalytic degradation process of DMP.
基金the Science and Technology Development Planning Project of Jilin Province (20040125, 20060504, 20070402)the Scien-tific Research Planning Project of the Education Department of Jilin Province (2005109, 2006YJT05)the Scientific Research Project of En-vironment Protection Bureau of Jilin Province(2006-24)
文摘Electrospinning technique was used to fabricate PVP/Ce（NO3）3 composite microfibers. Different morphological CeO2 nanofibers were obtained by calcination of the PVP/Ce（NO3）3 composite microfibers and were characterized by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, Transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, thermal gravimetric and differential thermal analysis （TG-DTA）, and （FTIR）. SEM micrographs indicated that the surface of the composite fibers was smooth and became coarse with the increase of calcination temperatures. The diameters of CeO2 hollow nanofibers （300 nm at 600 ℃ and 600 nm at 800 ℃ ） were smaller than those of PVP/Ce（NO3）3 composite fibers （1-2 um ）. CeO2 hollow nanofibers were obtained at 600 ℃ and CeO2 hollow and porous nanofibers formed by nanoparti- cles were obtained at 800 ℃. The length of the CeO2 hollow nanofibers was greater than 50 um. XRD analysis revealed that the composite microfibers were amorphous in structure and CeO2 nanofibers were cubic in structure with space group O^5H - FM3m when calcination tem- peratures were 600-800 ℃. TG-DTA and FTIR revealed that the formation of CeO2 nanofibers was largely influenced by the calcination temperatures. Possible formation mechanism of CeO2 hollow nanofibers was proposed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (50503002)the National High-Tech Research Developing Foundation (863,2003AA324030)+2 种基金National Key Project of Scientific and Technical Supporting Programs Funded by Ministry of Science & Technology of China (2006BAE03B)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET)Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (PCSIRT,IRT0807)
文摘Efficient luminescent composite nanofibers,composed of polystyrene(PS,Mw=250000) and europium complex Eu(TTA)3phen(TTA=2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone,phen=1,10-phenanthroline) with diameters ranging from 350 nm to 700 nm,were prepared by electrospinning and characterized by scanning electron microscope(SEM),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),fluorescence spectroscopy,and thermogravimetric analysis(TG).The room-temperature fluorescence spectra of the composite nanofibers were composed of the typical E...
基金supported by the Scientific Research Project from Hubei Provincial Department of Education(Q20181808)the Research and Innovation Initiatives of Wuhan Polytechnic University(2018J04,2018Y07)~~
文摘A series of Z-scheme TiO2/g-C3N4/RGO ternary heterojunction photocatalysts are successfully constructed via a direct electrospinning technique coupled with an annealing process for the first time. They are investigated comprehensively in terms of crystal structure, morphology, composition, specific surface area, photoelectrochemical properties, photodegradation performance, etc. Compared with binary TiO2/g-C3N4 and single-component photocatalysts, ternary heterojunction photocatalysts show the best photodegradation performance for RhB under stimulated sunlight. This can be attributed to the enlarged specific surface area (111.41 m2/g), the formation of Z-scheme heterojunction, and the high separation migration efficiency of photoexcited charge carriers. A potential Z-scheme mechanism for ternary heterojunction photocatalysts is proposed to elucidate the remarkably ameliorated photocatalytic performance based on active species trapping experiments, PL detection test of hydroxyl radicals, and photoelectrochemical properties.
基金financially surpported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2232019A3-07)the National Key Research Program of China(Nos.2016YFA0201702 of 2016YFA0201700)+2 种基金the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.31771023)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.19441902600)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and Graduate Student Innovation Fund of Donghua University(No.CUSF-DH-D-2020061)。
文摘Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field that integrates medical,biological,and engineering expertise to restore or regenerate the functionality of healthy tissues and organs.The three fundamental pillars of tissue engineering are scaffolds,cells,and biomolecules.Electrospun nanofibers have been successfully used as scaffolds for a variety of tissue engineering applications because they are biomimetic of the natural,fibrous extracellular matrix(ECM)and contain a three-dimensional(3D)network of interconnected pores.In this review,we provide an overview of the electrospinning process,its principles,and the application of the resultant electrospun nanofibers for tissue engineering.We first briefly introduce the electrospinning process and then cover its principles and standard equipment for biomaterial fabrication.Next,we highlight the most important and recent advances related to the applications of electrospun nanofibers in tissue engineering,including skin,blood vessels,nerves,bone,cartilage,and tendon/ligament applications.Finally,we conclude with current advancements in the fabrication of electrospun nanofiber scaffolds and their biomedical applications in emerging areas.
基金supported by China-USA cooperation for 10+10 program (No. 2009DFA90740),Ministry of Science and Technologysponsored by Science & Technology Commission,Shanghai
文摘Novel amino （-NH2） functionalized mesoporous polyvinyl pyrrolidone （PVP）/SiO2 composite nanofiber membranes were fabricated by a one-step electrospinning method using poly （vinyl alcohol） and tetraethyl orthosilicate （TEOS） mixed with cationic surfactant, cety｜trimethyl ammonium bromide （CTAB） as the structure directing agent. Ureidopropyltriethoxysilane was used for functionalization of the internal pore surfaces. The membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy （HRTEM） images, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR）, element analyzer and Nz adsorption-desorption isotherms, The nanofiber diameters, average pore diameters and surface areas were 100-700 nm, 2.86 nm and 873,62 m2/g, respectively. These mesoporous membranes functionalized with -NH2 groups exhibited very high adsorptions properties based on the adsorption of Cr3＋ from an aqueous solution. Equilibrium adsorption was achieved after approximately 20 rain and more than 97% of chronium ions in the solution were removed. The membrane could be regenerated through acidification.
