Suitability of electrospun nanofibers for textile applications

Abstract

Electrospinning technology has started to be used and applied in many different areas today. Electrospinning (or also called electrostatic fiber spinning) is an innovative and effective technique that uses an electric field to produce fine fibers up to nanometers in diameter. These electrospun fibers could be utilized in many different areas as filtration, composite, medical, membrane materials, etc. Commercial production of nanofiber materials and their use in industry are increasing. The increase in the number of commercializable products has increased the interest in nanofiber production. In this chapter, the production of electrospun nanofibers and their use in the textile field are examined. © 2024 selection and editorial matter, Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, and Mariyappan Shanmugam; individual chapters, the contributors.