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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Published in:	Fibers
Main Authors:	Jian Yao, Cees W. M. Bastiaansen, Ton Peijs
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2014-04-01
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