High Strength and High Modulus Electrospun Nanofibers

High Strength and High Modulus Electrospun Nanofibers

Electrospinning is a rapidly growing polymer processing technology as it provides a viable and simple method to create ultra-fine continuous fibers. This paper presents an in-depth review of the mechanical properties of electrospun fibers and particularly focuses on methodologies to generate high st...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jian Yao, Cees W. M. Bastiaansen, Ton Peijs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:Fibers
Subjects:
polymer nanofibers
chain orientation
chain extension
crystallinity
mechanical properties
carbon nanotubes
carbon nanofibers
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/2/2/158
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Summary:Electrospinning is a rapidly growing polymer processing technology as it provides a viable and simple method to create ultra-fine continuous fibers. This paper presents an in-depth review of the mechanical properties of electrospun fibers and particularly focuses on methodologies to generate high strength and high modulus nanofibers. As such, it aims to provide some guidance to future research activities in the area of high performance electrospun fibers.
ISSN:2079-6439

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