Introduction to nanofiber materials

• Main Authors: Ko, Frank K., 1947- (Author), Wan, Yuqin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2014
• Edition: 1st pub.
• Subjects: nanovlákna; vláknové kompozitní materiály; polymery; nanofibers; fibre reinforced composites; polymers; monografie; monographs
• ISBN: 9780521879835
• Physical Description: xiv, 267 s. : il. ; 26 cm

"Presenting the latest coverage of the fundamentals and applications of nanofibrous materials and their structures for graduate students and researchers, this book bridges the communication gap between fiber technologists and materials scientists and engineers. Featuring intensive coverage of e...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction; 2. Fundamentals of polymers; 3. Nanofiber technology; 4. Modeling and simulation; 5. Mechanical properties of fiber and fiber assemblies; 6. Characterization of nanofibers; 7. Bioactive nanofibers; 8. Electroactive nanofibers; 9. Nanocomposite fibers; 10. Future opportunities and challenges of electrospinning; Index; Appendix I. Terms and unit conversion; Appendix II. Abbreviation of polymers; Appendix III. Classification of fibers; Appendix IV. Polymers and solvents for electrospinning