Polymer Nanofibers and Fiber Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Fibers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2024 | Viewed by 1370
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biopolymer; waste valorization; polymer synthesis and characterization; textile
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymers in the form of nanofibers are expected to have unique properties, including high specific surface area, high porosity, flexible mechanical properties, and conductive properties. Considerable efforts have been made to develop nanofibers from both natural and synthetic polymers using various synthetic strategies including interfacial polymerization, electrospinning, physical or chemical treatment, and self-assembly. In addition, fibers are now being used as reinforcements in a variety of matrices to form fiber composites.
Overall, fibers, whether nanofibers or reinforced, are playing an important role, particularly the bio-based ones. Therefore, this Special Issue invites scientists to submit their research on the synthesis and application of nanofibers and fiber composites, thereby sharing their invaluable insights with the wider community. The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight all the efforts being made to produce new, green and sustainable biomaterials, including the recycling process of the starting or end products.
Dr. Anastasia Anceschi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electrospinning
- fiber composite
- nanofibers
- polymers
- biomaterials
- natural polymers
- interfaces
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