La- and Mn-doped cobalt spinel oxygen evolution catalyst for proton exchange membrane electrolysis
Chong L., Gao G., Wen J. et al. | Science | 2023
Discovery of earth-abundant electrocatalysts to replace iridium for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in a proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE) represents a critical step in reducing …
The History of Electrospinning: Past, Present, and Future Developments
Keirouz A., Wang Z., Reddy V. et al. | Advanced Materials Technologies | 2023
AbstractElectrospinning has rapidly progressed over the past few decades as an easy and versatile way to fabricate fibers with diameters ranging from micrometers to tens of nanometers that present uni…
Recent Progress in Protective Membranes Fabricated via Electrospinning: Advanced Materials, Biomimetic Structures, and Functional Applications
Shi S., Si Y., Han Y. et al. | Advanced Materials | 2022
AbstractElectrospinning is a significant micro/nanofiber processing technology and has been rapidly developing in the past 2 decades. It has several applications, including advanced sensing, intellige…
Multifunctional SiC@SiO2 Nanofiber Aerogel with Ultrabroadband Electromagnetic Wave Absorption
Song L., Zhang F., Chen Y. et al. | Nano-Micro Letters | 2022
AbstractTraditional ceramic materials are generally brittle and not flexible with high production costs, which seriously hinders their practical applications. Multifunctional nanofiber ceramic aerogel…
Developments of Advanced Electrospinning Techniques: A Critical Review
Li Y., Zhu J., Cheng H. et al. | Advanced Materials Technologies | 2021
AbstractElectrospinning, considered as a low‐cost and straightforward approach, attracts tremendous attention because nanofibrous materials with functional properties prepared by it can be widely appl…
Lightweight, Superelastic, and Hydrophobic Polyimide Nanofiber /MXene Composite Aerogel for Wearable Piezoresistive Sensor and Oil/Water Separation Applications
Liu H., Chen X., Zheng Y. et al. | Advanced Functional Materials | 2021
AbstractInspired by the ultralight and structurally robust spider webs, flexible nanofibril‐assembled aerogels with intriguing attributes have been designed for achieving promising performances in var…
Electrospinning of Flexible Poly(vinyl alcohol)/MXene Nanofiber-Based Humidity Sensor Self-Powered by Monolayer Molybdenum Diselenide Piezoelectric Nanogenerator
Wang D., Zhang D., Li P. et al. | Nano-Micro Letters | 2021
Abstract Two-dimensional material has been widely investigated for potential applications in sensor and flexible electronics. In this work, a self-powered flexible humidity sensing device based on pol…
Electrospun PVDF Nanofibers for Piezoelectric Applications: A Review of the Influence of Electrospinning Parameters on the β Phase and Crystallinity Enhancement
He Z., Rault F., Lewandowski M. et al. | Polymers | 2021
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is among the most attractive piezo-polymers due to its excellent piezoelectricity, lightweight, flexibility, high thermal stability, and chemical resistance. PVDF can ex…
Fiber/Fabric‐Based Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Flexible/Stretchable and Wearable Electronics and Artificial Intelligence
Dong K., Peng X., Wang Z. | Advanced Materials | 2020
AbstractIntegration of advanced nanogenerator technology with conventional textile processes fosters the emergence of textile‐based nanogenerators (NGs), which will inevitably promote the rapid develo…
A breathable, biodegradable, antibacterial, and self-powered electronic skin based on all-nanofiber triboelectric nanogenerators
Peng X., Dong K., Ye C. et al. | Science Advances | 2020
A breathable, biodegradable, antibacterial, and self-powered skin is developed.…
Ultraflexible and Mechanically Strong Double-Layered Aramid Nanofiber–Ti3C2Tx MXene/Silver Nanowire Nanocomposite Papers for High-Performance Electromagnetic Interference Shielding
Ma Z., Kang S., Ma J. et al. | ACS Nano | 2020
Fabrication, Applications, and Prospects of Aramid Nanofiber
Yang B., Wang L., Zhang M. et al. | Advanced Functional Materials | 2020
AbstractAramid nanofibers (ANFs) are of great interest in various applications due to its 1D nanoscale, high aspect ratio, high specific surface area, excellent strength, and modulus as well as impres…
A Review of Piezoelectric PVDF Film by Electrospinning and Its Applications
Kalimuldina G., Turdakyn N., Abay I. et al. | Sensors | 2020
With the increase of interest in the application of piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) in nanogenerators (NGs), sensors, and microdevices, the most efficient and suitable methods of their sy…
Electrospinning of nanofibers: Potentials and perspectives for active food packaging
Zhang C., Li Y., Wang P. et al. | Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety | 2020
Abstract Electrospun nanofibers with structural and functional advantages have drawn much attention due to their potential applications for active food packaging. The traditional role of food packagin…
Single Cobalt Sites Dispersed in Hierarchically Porous Nanofiber Networks for Durable and High‐Power PGM‐Free Cathodes in Fuel Cells
He Y., Guo H., Hwang S. et al. | Advanced Materials | 2020
AbstractIncreasing catalytic activity and durability of atomically dispersed metal–nitrogen–carbon (M–N–C) catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) cathode in proton‐exchange‐membrane fuel ce…
Highly Thermoconductive, Thermostable, and Super‐Flexible Film by Engineering 1D Rigid Rod‐Like Aramid Nanofiber/2D Boron Nitride Nanosheets
Wu K., Wang J., Liu D. et al. | Advanced Materials | 2020
AbstractPolymer‐based thermal management materials have many irreplaceable advantages not found in metals or ceramics, such as easy processing, low density, and excellent flexibility. However, their l…
Electrospinning of Metal–Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications
Dou Y., Zhang W., Kaiser A. | Advanced Science | 2020
AbstractHerein, recent developments of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) structured into nanofibers by electrospinning are summarized, including the fabrication, post‐treatment via pyrolysis, properties…
Lightweight, tough, and sustainable cellulose nanofiber-derived bulk structural materials with low thermal expansion coefficient
Guan Q., Yang H., Han Z. et al. | Science Advances | 2020
A sustainable bulk structural material is fabricated with great dimensional stability and mechanical properties.…
Electrospinning and Electrospun Nanofibers: Methods, Materials, and Applications
Xue J., Wu T., Dai Y. et al. | Chemical Reviews | 2019
Mechanically strong MXene/Kevlar nanofiber composite membranes as high-performance nanofluidic osmotic power generators
Zhang Z., Yang S., Zhang P. et al. | Nature Communications | 2019
AbstractTwo-dimensional nanofluidic channels are emerging candidates for capturing osmotic energy from salinity gradients. However, present two-dimensional nanofluidic architectures are generally cons…
Drug Delivery Applications of Core-Sheath Nanofibers Prepared by Coaxial Electrospinning: A Review
Pant B., Park M., Park S. | Pharmaceutics | 2019
Electrospinning has emerged as one of the potential techniques for producing nanofibers. The use of electrospun nanofibers in drug delivery has increased rapidly over recent years due to their valuabl…
S‐Scheme Heterojunction TiO2/CdS Nanocomposite Nanofiber as H2‐Production Photocatalyst
Ge H., Xu F., Cheng B. et al. | ChemCatChem | 2019
AbstractOne‐dimensional (1D) nanostructured photocatalyst is a promising candidate for hydrogen (H2) generation, which can be used to deal with the energy crisis. Herein, novel 1D TiO2/CdS well‐hybrid…
Coaxial Electrospinning Formation of Complex Polymer Fibers and their Applications
Han D., Steckl A. | ChemPlusChem | 2019
AbstractThe formation of fibers by electrospinning has experienced explosive growth in the past decade, recently reaching 4,000 publications and 1,500 patents per year. This impressive growth of inter…
Conductive carbon nanofiber interpenetrated graphene architecture for ultra-stable sodium ion battery
Liu M., Zhang P., Qu Z. et al. | Nature Communications | 2019
AbstractLong-term stability and high-rate capability have been the major challenges of sodium-ion batteries. Layered electroactive materials with mechanically robust, chemically stable, electrically a…
Ultrathin MXene/aramid nanofiber composite paper with excellent mechanical properties for efficient electromagnetic interference shielding
Xie F., Jia F., Zhuo L. et al. | Nanoscale | 2019
ANFs were designed as an intermolecular cross-linker to reinforce MXene and the composite paper exhibited excellent EMI shielding performance with a multi-layered structure.…
Superhydrophobic hemostatic nanofiber composites for fast clotting and minimal adhesion
Li Z., Milionis A., Zheng Y. et al. | Nature Communications | 2019
AbstractHemostatic materials are of great importance in medicine. However, their successful implementation is still challenging as it depends on two, often counteracting, attributes; achieving blood c…
A comprehensive review summarizing the effect of electrospinning parameters and potential applications of nanofibers in biomedical and biotechnology
Haider A., Haider S., Kang I. | Arabian Journal of Chemistry | 2018
Binary Strengthening and Toughening of MXene/Cellulose Nanofiber Composite Paper with Nacre-Inspired Structure and Superior Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Properties
Cao W., Chen F., Zhu Y. et al. | ACS Nano | 2018
Flexible and Salt Resistant Janus Absorbers by Electrospinning for Stable and Efficient Solar Desalination
Xu W., Hu X., Zhuang S. et al. | Advanced Energy Materials | 2018
AbstractWith recent progress in interfacial solar steam generation, direct solar desalination is considered a promising technology for providing a clean water solution through a cost effective and env…
Electrospun nanofiber reinforced composites: a review
Jiang S., Chen Y., Duan G. et al. | Polymer Chemistry | 2018
High performance electrospun nanofibers could be used to fabricate nanofiber reinforced composites.…
Recent Progress in Coaxial Electrospinning: New Parameters, Various Structures, and Wide Applications
Yoon J., Yang H., Lee B. et al. | Advanced Materials | 2018
AbstractElectrospinning, a common method for synthesizing 1D nanostructures, has contributed to developments in the electrical, electrochemical, biomedical, and environmental fields. Recently, a coaxi…
Novel Transparent and Self‐Powered UV Photodetector Based on Crossed ZnO Nanofiber Array Homojunction
Ning Y., Zhang Z., Teng F. et al. | Small | 2018
AbstractA novel self‐powered UV photodetector based on electrospun ZnO nanofiber arrays is introduced. Aligned pure ZnO nanofibers and Ag‐doped p‐type ZnO nanofibers are processed perpendicular to eac…
Significantly enhanced and precisely modeled thermal conductivity in polyimide nanocomposites with chemically modified graphene via in situ polymerization and electrospinning-hot press technology
Guo Y., Xu G., Yang X. et al. | Journal of Materials Chemistry C | 2018
Significantly improved thermal conductivities and a more accurate thermal conductivity model were achieved.…
Li0.33La0.557TiO3 ceramic nanofiber-enhanced polyethylene oxide-based composite polymer electrolytes for all-solid-state lithium batteries
Zhu P., Yan C., Dirican M. et al. | Journal of Materials Chemistry A | 2018
A polyethylene oxide-based composite solid polymer electrolyte filled with one-dimensional ceramic Li0.33La0.557TiO3 nanofibers was designed and prepared.…
Electrospun Nanofibers: New Concepts, Materials, and Applications
Xue J., Xie J., Liu W. et al. | Accounts of Chemical Research | 2017
Nanofiber technology: current status and emerging developments
Kenry , Lim C. | Progress in Polymer Science | 2017
Cellulose Nanofiber Supported 3D Interconnected BN Nanosheets for Epoxy Nanocomposites with Ultrahigh Thermal Management Capability
Chen J., Huang X., Zhu Y. et al. | Advanced Functional Materials | 2017
Thermally conductive but electrically insulating polymer composites are highly desirable for thermal management applications because of their wide range of utilization, ease of processing, and low cos…
Carbonized Silk Nanofiber Membrane for Transparent and Sensitive Electronic Skin
Wang Q., Jian M., Wang C. et al. | Advanced Functional Materials | 2017
Recent years have witnessed the explosive development of electronic skin. Highly sensitive pressure sensing is one of the primary abilities of electronic skin. To date, most of the reported skin‐like …
A tailored double perovskite nanofiber catalyst enables ultrafast oxygen evolution
Zhao B., Zhang L., Zhen D. et al. | Nature Communications | 2017
AbstractRechargeable metal–air batteries and water splitting are highly competitive options for a sustainable energy future, but their commercialization is hindered by the absence of cost-effective, h…
Ultrathin flexible reduced graphene oxide/cellulose nanofiber composite films with strongly anisotropic thermal conductivity and efficient electromagnetic interference shielding
Yang W., Zhao Z., Wu K. et al. | Journal of Materials Chemistry C | 2017
In this study, ultrathin flexible RGO/CNF films with outstanding EMI shielding performances and strongly anisotropic thermal conductivity were successfully fabricated.…
Roll‐to‐Roll Production of Transparent Silver‐Nanofiber‐Network Electrodes for Flexible Electrochromic Smart Windows
Lin S., Bai X., Wang H. et al. | Advanced Materials | 2017
AbstractElectrochromic smart windows (ECSWs) are considered as the most promising alternative to traditional dimming devices. However, the electrode technology in ECSWs remains stagnant, wherein infle…
Ultralight, scalable, and high-temperature–resilient ceramic nanofiber sponges
Wang H., Zhang X., Wang N. et al. | Science Advances | 2017
Scalable synthesis of ultralight, multifunctional, and high-temperature resilient ceramic nanofiber sponges by blow-spinning.…
Flexible, solid-state, ion-conducting membrane with 3D garnet nanofiber networks for lithium batteries
Fu K., Gong Y., Dai J. et al. | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences | 2016
Significance This work describes a flexible, solid-state, lithium-ion–conducting membrane based on a 3D ion-conducting network and polymer electrolyte for lithium batteries. The 3D ion-conducting netw…
Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Chitosan Composite Films Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofiber
Choo K., Ching Y., Chuah C. et al. | Materials | 2016
In this study microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) was oxidized by 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical (TEMPO)-mediated oxidation. The treated cellulose slurry was mechanically homogenized to for…
Thermally induced phase separation and electrospinning methods for emerging membrane applications: A review
Kim J., Kim J., Lee Y. et al. | AIChE Journal | 2016
In this review, thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) and electrospinning methods for preparation of fluoropolymer membranes are assessed, particularly for the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and p…
A comprehensive review: electrospinning technique for fabrication and surface modification of membranes for water treatment application
Ray S., Chen S., Li C. et al. | RSC Advances | 2016
The review paper discusses the surface modification and fabrication of electrospun nanofibers for wastewater treatment.…
Conductive Fiber‐Based Ultrasensitive Textile Pressure Sensor for Wearable Electronics
Lee J., Kwon H., Seo J. et al. | Advanced Materials | 2015
A review on electrospinning for membrane fabrication: Challenges and applications
Ahmed F., Lalia B., Hashaikeh R. | Desalination | 2015
General synthesis of complex nanotubes by gradient electrospinning and controlled pyrolysis
Niu C., Meng J., Wang X. et al. | Nature Communications | 2015
AbstractNanowires and nanotubes have been the focus of considerable efforts in energy storage and solar energy conversion because of their unique properties. However, owing to the limitations of synth…
A free-standing carbon nanofiber interlayer for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries
Singhal R., Chung S., Manthiram A. et al. | Journal of Materials Chemistry A | 2015
Free-standing porous carbon nanofiber interlayers with tunable surface area and pore structure have been studied to enhance the Li–S battery capacity and cycle life.…