Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers: Preparation, Design, and Characterization

Dear Colleagues,

Electrospun polymer nanofibrous materials have shown broad application prospects; this includes but is not limited to, use in aerospace, in energy and the environment, wearable smart fabrics, biomedical, and even military applications. The growing demand for these various applications motivates the development of the more advanced preparation, design, and characterization of electrospun polymer nanofibers and their fibrous aggregates. This Special Issue aims to report some of the pioneering work that is currently aiming to resolve the existing problems that hinder the practical applications of electrospun polymer nanofibers. Even a relatively small step forward in areas such as precise regulation, creating a green or simple preparation method, or developing an appropriate application could inspire or stimulate a large number of researchers to raise electrospinning technology to new heights. 

In general, research on all types of electrospinning polymer nanofibers, hybrid nanofibers, biomass nanofibers, smart nanofibers, and nanocomposites is invited by this Special Issue. The characterization of these materials from an innovative perspective in a way that refers to the various emerging applications is highly welcomed. 

Considering the prominent contributions to the field of electrospun polymer nanofibers that are to be made, you are invited to submit a paper to this Special Issue through the webpage of the journal (S.I. Electrospun polymer nanofibers: Preparation, Design, and Characterization). The submitted manuscripts will then be fast track reviewed. Research articles, review articles, as well as communications and letters are also welcome. Letting us know of your interest in contributing a paper at your earliest convenience would be very much appreciated.

Dr. Yinsong Si
Guest Editor

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