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Application of Nanofibres in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles
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Application of Nanofibres in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2025 | Viewed by 1140

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Prof. Dr. Asis Patnaik

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Department of Clothing and Textile Technology, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town 7535, South Africa
Interests: sustainable textiles; waste management; material circularity; technical textiles; nanofibers
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Dr. Rajkishore Nayak

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School of Communication & Design, RMIT University Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh 700000, Vietnam
Interests: fashion sustainability; green logistics; AI and advanced technology; fashion and textile recycling; ethical fashion and consumerism; apparel technology; human and environment; corporate social responsibility; sustainable developments
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The nanofibres played an important role in the development of textile and clothing materials for a range of applications, continuing to play an import role in our daily lives, be in the form of face masks, filters, sensors, wound dressings, battery separators, smart textiles, among others. It is well known that the textile and clothing industry is one of the major sources of global pollution in terms of use of resources and materials. Therefore, over the last few years, focus has been directed towards the development of sustainable materials, including fabrication of nanofibers from sustainable sources and their applications in several areas.

This Special Issue, titled “Application of Nanofibres in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles”, seeks high-quality works focusing on the latest developments in nanofibers for sustainable fashion and textile applications. Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Fabrication and characterization techniques for sustainable nanofibers;
  • Applications in different areas of fashion and textiles, such as medical, protective, apparel, filtration, waste water treatment, packaging, electronics and technical textiles;
  • Sustainable benefits of nanofibers;
  • Hazards and challenges associated with sustainable nanofibers.

Prof. Dr. Asis Patnaik
Dr. Rajkishore Nayak
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • nanofibres
  • sustainable fashion
  • sustainable textiles
  • applications
  • challenges

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Recent Developments in Application of Nanofibers
by Asis Patnaik
Processes 2024, 12(9), 1894; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12091894 - 4 Sep 2024
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Technological advancements in nanofibers and production technologies have led to nanofibers being applied in various applications. Nanofibers are produced by a variety of techniques such as electrospinning, drawing, self-assembly, phase separation, and others. Electrospinning is widely used due to its versatility and scalability. [...] Read more.
Technological advancements in nanofibers and production technologies have led to nanofibers being applied in various applications. Nanofibers are produced by a variety of techniques such as electrospinning, drawing, self-assembly, phase separation, and others. Electrospinning is widely used due to its versatility and scalability. Nanofiber production by other techniques is still limited to the laboratory scale, hence the dominance of electrospinning. The versatility of nanofibers has seen them being used in various applications such as health, protection, clothing, filtration, packaging, and electronics. Their large surface area, small diameters, and porous structures make them good materials in these diverse fields. Nanofibers are incorporated with nanoparticles to enhance stability. In biomedical applications, nanofibers are used in drug delivery systems, wound healing, and tissue engineering because of their biocompatibility and biodegradability. In fields like protection, clothing, and packaging, nanofibers are used due to their large surface area, porosity, and flexibility. These properties also make nanofibers highly effective in filtration, where their small size and large surface area allow them to efficiently remove a significant number of contaminants. Additionally, nanofibers are utilized in the production of flexible electronics, enhancing comfort in wearable devices. Biopolymers are being adopted to address the environmental and health concerns of traditional nanofiber materials. Biopolymers are biodegradable and biocompatible; however, their stability can be affected by production and environmental conditions. This work highlights the applications of nanofibers, especially the environmentally friendly nanofiber applications in health, packaging, water treatment, protection, electronics, clothing, and technical textiles. Full article
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