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Author:   Q Wei (Jiangnan University, China) ,  Q Wei
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9780081016497

ISBN 10:   0081016492
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   19 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles Part I: Types and processing Chapter 1: Nanofibers: principles and manufacture Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Principles of electrospinning 1.3 Solution electrospinning 1.4 Melt electrospinning 1.5 Future trends Chapter 2: Types and processing of structured functional nanofibers: core-shell, aligned, porous and gradient nanofibers Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Core-shell nanofibers 2.3 Aligned nanofibers 2.4 Porous nanofibers 2.5 Gradient nanofibers 2.6 Applications of structured functional nanofibers 2.7 Future trends Chapter 3: Processing of composite functional nanofibers Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Formation of polymer and polymer composite nanofibers 3.3 Formation of polymer and nanoparticle composite nanofibers 3.4 Formation of polymer and inorganic salt composite nanofibers 3.5 Examples and applications of composite functional nanofibers 3.6 Future trends 3.7 Acknowledgments Chapter 4: Carbon and polymer nanofiber reinforcements in polymer matrix composites: processing and applications Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Composite formation with nanofibers 4.3 Strengths and weaknesses of nanofibers in composites 4.4 Applications of nanofiber composites 4.5 Future trends Chapter 5: Inorganic functional nanofibers: processing and applications Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Processing of inorganic nanofibers 5.3 Case study: preparation, structure and properties of TiO2 inorganic nanofibers 5.4 Doping inorganic nanofibers 5.5 Applications of inorganic functional nanofibers 5.6 Future trends Chapter 6: Surface functionalization of polymer nanofibers Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Surface functionalization using physical technologies 6.3 Surface functionalization using chemical technologies 6.4 Surface functionalization using nanotechnologies 6.5 Surface functionalization using biotechnology 6.6 Future trends Part II: Applications Chapter 7: Functional nanofibers for filtration applications Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Key principles of nanofibers for filtration 7.3 Filtration of nanoparticles from gas streams 7.4 Nanofiber catalyst support structures 7.5 Future trends and conclusions 7.6 Acknowledgments 7.8 Appendix: notation Chapter 8: Functional nanofibers for drug delivery applications Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Drug delivery mechanisms 8.3 Applications of functional nanofibers in drug delivery: a case study 8.4 Future trends Chapter 9: Functional nanofibers for tissue engineering applications Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Electrospinning of nanofibers 9.3 Applications of nanofibers in tissue engineering 9.4 Conclusions Chapter 10: Functional nanofibers in lithium-ion batteries Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Components and materials in lithium-ion batteries 10.3 Applications of nanofibers in lithium-ion batteries 10.4 Examples of applications of nanofibers 10.5 Future trends Chapter 11: Functional nanofibers in sensor applications Abstract: 11.1 Introduction: modern electrospinning technology 11.2 Formation of nanostructured sensing materials 11.3 Sensing mechanisms 11.4 Future trends and conclusions 11.5 Acknowledgments Chapter 12: Functional nanofibers in clothing for protection against chemical and biological hazards Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Chemical and biological warfare background 12.3 Electrospun nanofibers 12.4 The advantages of using electrospun nanofibers in protective clothing 12.5 Issues with development of electrospun fibers 12.6 Future trends Chapter 13: Functional nanofibers in food processing Abstract: 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Electrospun fibrous mats in food-related separation applications 13.3 Electrospun microfibers and nanofibers for enzyme immobilization 13.4 Electrospun nanofibers in food sensors 13.5 Electrospun micro- and nanofibers used for encapsulation and controlled release of bioactive compounds 13.6 Future trends and conclusions 13.7 Acknowledgments 13.8 Sources of further information Chapter 14: Functional nanofibers in sound absorption, electromagnetic wave attenuation and bioreactor application Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Applications in sound absorption 14.3 Applications of functional nanofibers as electromagnetic wave attenuating material 14.4 Applications as a bioreactor: filtration membranes 14.5 Applications as a bioreactor: immobilization of enzymes 14.6 Future trends Chapter 15: Functional nanofibers for water purification Abstract: 15.1 Introduction 15.2 A new class of thin-film nanofibrous composite (TFNC) membranes 15.3 TFNC membranes for microfiltration 15.4 TFNC membranes for ultrafiltration (UF) 15.5 TFNC membranes for nanofiltration and reverse osmosis 15.6 Conclusions 15.7 Acknowledgment Chapter 16: Functional nanofibers in microelectronics applications Abstract: 16.1 Introduction: polymers in electronics 16.2 Electrospinning of nanofibers 16.3 Nanofibers in microelectronics 16.3.1 Nano wires 16.4 Conclusions 16.5 Acknowledgments Chapter 17: Future trends in the processing of functional nanofibers Abstract: Index

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Qufu Wei is Professor of Textiles, Science and Engineering for the Ministry of Education’s Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, based at Jiangnan University, China.

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