Electrospinning and nanofibre applications: fundamentals and recent status

Abstract

A field that is constantly growing is the bio fabrication of biomimetic materials for tissue engineering applications. Particularly intriguing are the mechanical and structural features that nano fibrous scales can emulate (e.g., collagen fibres). This review provides a broad overview of the production of nanofibers with a focus on the creation and use of electrospun nano fibrous scaffolds. Electrospinning allows for the creation of mats with precise fibre arrangements and structural integrity using a variety of biodegradable biopolymers. This review also lists some production process benefits and drawbacks. Also, the characteristics of the nanofibers that can be created using each process are illustrated together with the electrospinning techniques for producing nanofibers.