Nanocomposite Fiber Mats Research Articles

Boron carbide reinforced electrospun nanocomposite fiber mats for radiation shielding

AbstractIn this study, 1 wt% boron carbide (B4C) reinforced PVA nanofibers were fabricated by the electrospinning technique as a new generation of ultra‐thin, lightweight, and flexible neutron shielding nanocomposites. The influence of B4C particles' size and morphology on the fiber formation and radiation shielding performance of fiber mats was investigated. The results indicate that the particle characteristics have a dramatic influence on the formation and properties of nanocomposites. The thicknesses of individual fibers reinforced with sol–gel synthesized nano‐sized boron carbide particles were in the range of 50–250 nm, while those containing commercial B4C powder were produced in the thickness range of 1–2 μm. In contrast to the commercial particles, the sol–gel synthesized nano B4C particles enhanced the fiber mat's density and the roundness of individual fibers. Both theoretical and experimental radiation shielding studies showed that B4C reinforcement successfully improved the neutron and gamma attenuation of the neat PVA matrix. Furthermore, it was found that a 6.5 mm thick PVA nanofiber mat, reinforced with only 1 wt% B4C nanoparticles shielded up to about 7.4% of the initial neutron flux. Compared to the neat PVA fiber mat, reinforcement of PVA fibers with 1 wt% sol–gel synthesized nano‐sized boron carbide particles enhanced the neutron shielding by 50.31%. Moreover, even though B4C is not an effective gamma shielding reinforcement, the amplified density of nanocomposite fiber mats also enhanced gamma attenuation.

Development of single‐polypropylene composites interleaved with MWCNT‐doped melt‐blown fine fiber mats

AbstractIn this article, we demonstrate fabricating polypropylene (PP)/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanocomposite fiber veils and use them as interleaves in single‐polymer composites (SPCs) to enhance their thermal and mechanical properties. With this regard, we produced a hierarchical composite structure made of a film, a woven fabric and a fine fiber mat made of the same polymer. The nanocomposite fiber mats were generated by melt‐blowing. Results implied that incorporating MWCNT increased the viscosity of the melt blowing grade PP resin. Increasing MWCNT content increased the average fiber diameter and pore size by 2.1‐fold and 2.5‐fold, respectively. Incorporating MWCNT enhanced the melt‐blown (MB) fiber mat's specific strength by 78% and improved the thermal stability. We generated multiscale SPCs by film‐stacking, for which we applied a PP film as a matrix, a PP‐woven fabric as the primary reinforcement, and the MB fiber mats as interleaves. The SPC's tensile modulus was improved by 37% by the interleaving. Our findings implied that the MWCNT‐doped PP fiber mat interleaving provides a robust interfacial adhesion and higher damage tolerance under tensile load. Master curves were constructed from dynamic mechanical analysis frequency sweep tests based on the time–temperature superposition principle. The storage modulus increased by 33%, while the tanδ decreased around 10% with PP/MWCNT fiber mat interleaving. The developed multiscale SPC with MWCNT fiber mat interleaving veils may be easily integrated into engineering composite applications due to its cost‐efficiency, fair recycling, straightforward processing, enhanced stiffness, and interfacial adhesion.

Synthesis of LiCoPO4/C nanocomposite fiber mats as free-standing cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries with improved electrochemical properties

LiCoPO4/C nanocomposite fiber mats were successfully synthesized by electrospinning with a two-step heat treatment using nanostructured LiCoPO4 microparticles prepared by spray pyrolysis. The effects of the pre-oxidation temperature on the physical properties of the synthesized materials were studied. The fiber mats pre-oxidized at 425 °C and subsequently annealed at 700 °C in a N2 atmosphere contained 7 wt.% carbon and the small agglomerates of LiCoPO4 nanoparticle were evenly incorporated in carbon fibers with a few hundred nanometers. This fiber mat had a high specific surface area of 338 m2 g–1 and a large meso‑macropore volume of 0.71 cm3 g−1. It was directly used as a free-standing electrode without a binder and a current collector for lithium batteries. The cell exhibited an initial discharge capacity of 115 mAh g–1 at 0.1 C. The effects of SiO2 coating on the electrochemical properties of LiCoPO4/C nanocomposite fiber mats were further studied. Finally, the SiO2-coated LiCoPO4/C (15 wt.%) nanocomposite fiber mat with 2 wt.% SiO2 demonstrated superior capacity retention to uncoated ones, and the initial discharge capacities reached 126 mAh g–1 at 0.05 C and 100 mAh g–1 at 1 C, respectively.

Electro spinning of Polycaprolactone / Hydroxyapatite Composites in Wound Dressing Application

Polycaprolactone polymer is widely used in medical applications due to its biocompatibility. Electro spinning was used to create poly (ε- caprolactone) (PCL) nanocomposite fiber mats containing hydroxyapatite (HA) at concentrations ranging from 0.05 to 0.4% wt. The chemical properties of the fabricated bio composite fibers were evaluated using FTIR and morphologically using field-emission scanning-electron microscopy (FESEM), Porosity, contact angle, as well as mechanical testing(Young Modulus and Tensile strength) of the nanofibers were also studied. The FTIR results showed that all the bonds appeared for the pure PCL fiber and the PCL/HA nano fibers. The FESEM nano fiber showed that the fiber diameter increased from 54.13 to 155.79 (nm) at the HA values from (0.05 % and 1%wt.). Porosity, wettability of (PCL/HA) composites has improved, and the contact angle has decreased from 103.59o to 85.57o for fibrous scaffolds. The inclusion of hydroxyapatite increased the tensile strength of nano fiber scaffolds, and the maximum tensile strength of 0.4% percent was about 0.127 MPa, with a lowering in elongation to 40%.

Solution Blow Spinning of Polymeric Nano-Composite Fibers for Personal Protective Equipment.

Light-weight, protective armor systems typically consist of high modulus (>109 MPa) and high-strength polymeric fibers held in place with an elastic resin material (binder) to form a non-woven, unidirectional laminate. While significant efforts have focused on improving the mechanical properties of the high-strength fibers, little work has been undertaken to improve the properties of the binder materials. To improve the performance of these elastomeric polymer binders, a relatively new and simple fabrication process, known as solution blow spinning, was used. This technique is capable of producing sheets or webs of fibers with average diameters ranging from the nanoscale to the microscale. To achieve this, a solution blow spinning (SBS) apparatus has been designed and built in the laboratory to fabricate non-woven fiber mats from polymer elastomer solutions. In this study, a commonly used binder material, a styrene-butadiene-styrene block-co-polymer dissolved in tetrahydrofuran, was used to produce nanocomposite fiber mats by adding metallic nanoparticles (NPs), such as iron oxide NPs, that were encapsulated with silicon oil and thus incorporated in the fibers formed via the SBS process. The protocol described in this work will discuss the effects of the various critical parameters involved in the SBS process, including the polymer molar mass, the selection of the thermodynamically appropriate solvent, the polymer concentration in solution, and the carrier gas pressure to assist others in performing similar experiments, as well as provide guidance to optimize the configuration of the experimental setup. The structural integrity and morphology of the resultant non-woven fiber mats were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and elemental X-ray analysis via energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The goal of this study is to evaluate the effects of the various experimental parameters and material selections to optimize the structure and morphology of the SBS fiber mats.

Laboratory Adsorption Studies on Cadmium (II) by Nonwoven Chitosan/Phosphorylated Microcellulose Nanocomposite

The rapid growth of human population and global industrialization has resulted in the generation of larger amounts of wastewater containing various pollutants, among which toxic heavy metals. Adsorption is efficient for this purpose, but its application is limited by the high cost of adsorbent materials. Chitosan (CS) and phosphorylated microcellulose (PMC) have a high potential as low-cost and effective adsorbents for water remediation. Nonwoven CS/PMC nanocomposite fiber mats were produced by electrospinning with up to 50% by weight of PMC. The thermal, chemical, and morphological properties of the mats were studied. Batch adsorption trials were carried out using Cd2+ ions. Kinetics and isotherm models were tested against experimental results and the thermodynamic properties were calculated. Results showed that the pseudo-second order model best fitted experimental data and suggested chemisorption as the mechanism for Cd2+ removal. Langmuir isotherm best described equilibrium data reaching the maximum adsorption capacity of 283 mg/g at 60 °C. This high value was attributed mainly to the large amount of phosphate groups, which require less energy to capture the metal cations. Thermodynamic evaluation suggested that the adsorption is a spontaneous endothermic reaction. These results confirm that CS/PMC mats are easy to produce, and provide high adsorption capacity in simulated wastewater containing Cd2+. These laboratory-based adsorption experiments will assist in selecting/ranking of potential candidate matrices, and scale-up development of technologies for complex wastewater applications.

Organic and Inorganic PCL-Based Electrospun Fibers.

In this work, different nanocomposite electrospun fiber mats were obtained based on poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL) and reinforced with both organic and inorganic nanoparticles. In particular, on one side, cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) were synthesized and functionalized by “grafting from” reaction, using their superficial OH– group to graft PCL chains. On the other side, commercial chitosan, graphene as organic, while silver, hydroxyapatite, and fumed silica nanoparticles were used as inorganic reinforcements. All the nanoparticles were added at 1 wt% with respect to the PCL polymeric matrix in order to compare the different behavior of the woven no-woven nanocomposite electrospun fibers with a fixed amount of both organic and inorganic nanoparticles. From the thermal point of view, no difference was found between the effect of the addition of organic or inorganic nanoparticles, with no significant variation in the Tg (glass transition temperature), Tm (melting temperature), and the degree of crystallinity, leading in all cases to high crystallinity electrospun mats. From the mechanical point of view, the highest values of Young modulus were obtained when graphene, CNC, and silver nanoparticles were added to the PCL electrospun fibers. Moreover, all the nanoparticles used, both organic and inorganic, increased the flexibility of the electrospun mats, increasing their elongation at break.

Hierarchically architected polydopamine modified BaTiO3@P(VDF-TrFE) nanocomposite fiber mats for flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators and self-powered sensors

Flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators (FPENGs) have attracted a great attention owing to their promising applications in harvesting mechanical energy and driving portable devices. To develop high-performance FPENGs, the significant relationship among material, structure and performance inspired us a rational design of FPENGs from Pdop-BaTiO3@P(VDF-TrFE) nanocomposite fiber mats with a hierarchically architected microstructure. In contrast with previous approaches, the polydopamine (Pdop) modified barium titanate (BaTiO3, BT) nanoparticles have been anchored onto the surface of electrospun poly (vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) P(VDF-TrFE) fibers to fabricate hierarchical micro-structured membrane in this study, which not only effectively avoids the agglomeration of nanofillers but also enhances the density of interfaces in the nanocomposites. As a result, the as-fabricated FPENGs show a significantly enhanced output of 6 V and 1.5 μA as compared to the PENG with only P(VDF-TrFE) membrane (1.25 V and 0.6 μA). Furthermore, output voltage of the new FPENGs is 40%–68% higher than that of composite membranes with nanoparticles at the interior of nanofibers. The improved output of the PENG is attributed to the high density of interfaces in the hierarchical microstructure and the corresponding enhancement of dielectric response. Then, electric performance of FPENGs was investigated in terms of force, frequency and load resistance. Finally, the FPENG was employed to efficiently detect human body movements as self-powered sensors. The hierarchical nanocomposite membrane designed in this study provides an effective approach for developing mechanical energy harvesters, wearable sensor network and self-powered devices.

A highly efficient fog harvester of electrospun permanent superhydrophobic–hydrophilic polymer nanocomposite fiber mats

To address the worldwide issue of water scarcity, which is threatening our sustainable economic development and ecological security, an efficient water-collecting surface with fast-capturing capability and easy drainage is essential.

Enhanced magnetoelectric coupling and dielectric constant in flexible ternary composite electrospun fibers of PVDF-HFP loaded with nanoclay and NiFe2O4 nanoparticles

Magnetoelectric flexible composite fiber mats with superior room temperature magnetoelectric properties.

Electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride/polyacrylonitrile composite fibers: fabrication and characterization

The purpose of this study is to make use of the advantages of both polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) to fabricate a flexible electronic device. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)/polyacrylonitrile (PAN) composite fibrous mats with different blend ratios were fabricated using electrospinning. The effects of PVDF and PAN mass ratio on fiber morphology, chemical structure, thermal stability, and piezoelectric properties of the produced composite fibers were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetry (TG), and piezoelectric tester. The SEM images showed that the PVDF/PAN composite nanofibers were fabricated successfully and fiber diameters increased with the increase of PVDF content. The FTIR and XRD analyses showed that both the α- and β-crystal phases existed in PVDF/PAN composite fibers. The thermal stability of PVDF/PAN fibrous mats was less than that of neat PVDF fibers. The piezoelectric properties of PVDF/PAN fibrous mats were significant and a function of PVDF content. The output voltage of PVDF/PAN fibrous mats increased from 1.2 to 5.0 V as PVDF content increased from 20 to 100%. The piezoelectric voltages of PVDF/PAN composite nanofibers also increased with the increase of impacting force. Tensile and contact angle testing indicated that the PVDF/PAN fibrous mats were more flexible and hydrophilic than neat PVDF membrane. PVDF/PAN nanocomposite fiber mats were observed suitable for potential application in flexible electronic devices.

Engineering of electrically-conductive poly(ε-caprolactone)/ multi-walled carbon nanotubes composite nanofibers for tissue engineering applications

In this communication, air jet spinning (AJS)was used to successfully fabricate nanofibers of poly (e-caprolactone)(PCL)onto which Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs)were loaded at 0.5 to 1.0 wt % using a cost-effective fabrication technique. SEM images indicated that the incorporation of MWCNTs resulted in the production of larger fiber sizes with a more uniform size distribution than plain PCL. TEM observation showed the MWCNTs were parallel and oriented along the axes of the nanofibers. Specific interfacial interactions between the PCL and the MWCNTs enhanced the mechanical properties of the nanofibers in terms of tensile modulus and tensile strength. The electrical conductivity improved at the higher (1.0%)MWCNT concentration, alongside improved hydrophilicity, demonstrated through decreases in contact angle measurements. Moreover, in vitro studies with human bone osteosarcoma cells (Saos-2)revealed that MWCNT scaffolds displayed desired cell attachment and spreading. These high performance MWCNT-PCL nanocomposite fiber mats have been demonstrated as good candidates for modern microelectronics and tissue engineering applications.

Electrospun Poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol)/Graphene Nanoplatelets Composites of Interest in Intelligent Food Packaging Applications.

Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were synthetized from graphite powder and, thereafter, embedded in poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) (EVOH) fibers by electrospinning in the 0.1–2 wt.-% range. The morphological, chemical, and thermal characterization performed on the electrospun nanocomposite fibers mats revealed that the GNPs were efficiently dispersed and rolled along the EVOH fibrilar matrix up to contents of 0.5 wt.-%. Additionally, the dielectric behavior of the nanocomposite fibers was evaluated as a function of the frequency range and GNPs content. The obtained results indicated that their dielectric constant rapidly decreased with the frequency increase and only increased at low GNPs loadings while the nanocomposite fiber mats became electrically conductive, with the maximum at 0.5 wt.-% GNPs content. Finally, the electrospun mats were subjected to a thermal post-treatment and dark films with a high contact transparency were obtained, suggesting that the nanocomposites can be used either in a nonwoven fibers form or in a continuous film form. This study demonstrates the potential of electrospinning as a promising technology to produce GNPs-containing materials with high electrical conductivity that can be of potential interest in intelligent packaging applications as “smart” labels or tags.

Synergistic effect of graphene nanosheet and BaTiO3 nanoparticles on performance enhancement of electrospun PVDF nanofiber mat for flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators

Piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) with good flexibility and high outputs have promising and outstanding applications for harvesting mechanical energy and powering electronics. In this work, PENGs are fabricated by using electrospun nanocomposite fiber mats comprising barium titanate (BT) nanoparticles, graphene nanosheets and poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF). When the nanocomposite fiber mats are composed of 0.15 wt% graphene nanosheets and 15 wt% BT nanoparticles, the open-circuit voltage and electric power of the PENG can reach as high as 11 V and 4.1 μW under a loading frequency of 2 Hz and a strain of 4 mm, and no apparent decline of the open-circuit voltage is observed after 1800 cycles in the durability test. In addition, the PENG generate a peak voltage as high as 112 V during a finger pressing-releasing process, which can light up 15 LEDs and drive an electric watch. The improved output of the PENG is ascribed to the synergistic contribution of the BT nanoparticles and graphene nanosheets to the piezoelectric performance enhancement of the nanocomposite fibers. This study shows that the nanocomposite fiber based flexible PENGs are promising mechanical energy harvesters and effective power sources for portable electronic and wearable devices.

Bioactive glass/hydroxyapatite- containing electrospun poly (ε-Caprolactone) composite nanofibers for bone tissue engineering

In this study, bioactive glass and hydroxyapatite (HA)-containing poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL) nanocomposite fiber mats were fabricated through electrospinning. For this purpose, microscale bioactive glass (silicate-based 45S5 and borate-based 13-93B3 compositions) or HA particles (at 10 wt%) were incorporated into the PCL matrix. The fabricated biocomposite fibers were investigated in terms of morphological and chemical properties. An in vitro mineralization assay in simulated body fluid was performed to understand the capability of the composite electrospun fibers to induce the formation of hydroxycarbonate apatite. Results showed that the diameter of the electrospun PCL-based fibrous scaffolds increased by the inclusion of bioactive glass or HA particles. All of the fibrous mats prepared in the study showed hydrophobic character. Relatively high contact angles (> 90°) obtained for fibrous scaffolds was attributed to the high porosity and surface roughness. Bioactive glass or HA addition to the PCL matrix enhanced the bioactivity of the fibrous scaffolds. The deposition rate of calcium phosphate-based material precipitates was higher on the surface of HA-containing samples compared to bioactive glass-containing PCL scaffolds. Additionally, mineralization ability of borate-based 13-93B3 glass-containing samples was higher compared to 45S5 glass-containing PCL fibers. The biocomposite fibrous scaffolds prepared in the study may find applications in wound healing as wound dressing and in bone tissue engineering.

Preparation and mineralization of 13-93 bioactive glass-containing electrospun poly-epsilon-caprolactone composite nanofibrous mats

In this study, silicate- based 13-93 bioactive glass (BG) /poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) nanocomposite fiber mats were fabricated through electrospinning. To prepare composites, amorphous electrospun bioactive glass nanofibers (BGFs) or melt-derived microscale bioactive glass particles (BGPs) were incorporated into the PCL matrix. In vitro mineralization ability of the prepared fibrous mats was assessed in simulated body fluid under static conditions. The results revealed that it is possible to prepare bead-free continuous nanofibers using PCL-acetone solution at specified PCL concentrations (8 and 10 wt%). Nanofibers with almost uniform diameters were produced using 10 wt% PCL solution. Incorporation of BG in the form of particle or fiber into the PCL matrix was made between 1 wt% and 10 wt%. The results showed that the diameter of BGP-containing composite fibers was higher compared to BGF-containing composite scaffolds. The addition of BG to the PCL matrix both in the form of powder and fiber enhanced hydroxyapatite formation in the fibrous scaffolds. The amount of calcium phosphate–based material formation was higher in glass particle–containing samples compared to glass fiber–containing PCL scaffolds. Additionally, the degradation rate in phosphate buffer and silicium ion release amount of BGP-containing PCL fibers was higher compared to BGF-containing PCL fibers. It was concluded that fibrous composite scaffolds prepared in this study could have potential in tissue engineering applications.

Investigation of the electromagnetic microwaves absorption and piezoelectric properties of electrospun Fe3O4-GO/PVDF hybrid nanocomposites

Abstract Iron oxide-graphene oxide (Fe3O4-GO) hybrid nanoparticle-nanoplates was synthesized in multistep process for achieving higher performance and synergetic effect of magnetic properties of the Fe3O4 nanoparticles and conductive properties of GO nanoplates. Then, novel multifunctional Fe3O4-GO/PVDF nanocomposite fiber mats were prepared using solution mixing and electrospinning methods. The effect of the Fe3O4-GO contents on the morphological, piezoelectric and electromagnetic microwaves absorption properties of the PVDF nanocomposite fiber mats was investigated. The morphology of the nanofibers was investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Transformation of α to β crystals in fiber nanocomposites was studied using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques (XRD). The thermal behavior of Fe3O4-GO/PVDF nanofibers were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) technique. Also, to verify the piezoelectric properties of the Fe3O4-GO/PVDF nanofibers, a piezoelectric properties oscilloscope sensor was used. Microwave absorption performance of the synthesized nanofibers was investigated in the X-band and ku-band. Results demonstrate that the Fe3O4-GO hybrid nanoparticles had a great influence on the α to β phase transformation of the PVDF crystals, piezoelectric response and microwave absorption properties in fiber mats of the PVDF hybrid nanocomposites.

Enhanced oil removal from water in oil stable emulsions using electrospun nanocomposite fiber mats.

Fibrous mats with hydrophobic and oleophilic properties have been fabricated and used as absorbents of oil from stable water in oil emulsions. The mats were prepared by initially mixing two polymers, poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and polycaprolactone (PCL), in a common solvent. The subsequent electrospinning of the prepared solutions resulted in the production of mechanically stable fiber mats, with enhanced oil absorption capacity and oil absorption selectivity from the emulsions, compared to the pure PMMA or PCL mats. Furthermore, the formed fibrous substrates have been successful in the absorption of oil from different emulsions with a wide range of oil content, from 10 to 80 v%. The performance of the fibrous mats was optimized by the incorporation of hydrophobic silica nanoparticles, reaching oil absorption capacities of 28 g g−1 and negligible water uptake, in the emulsions with 80 v% oil content.

Novel Electrospun Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite Fiber Mats with Hybrid Graphene Oxide and Nanohydroxyapatite Reinforcements Having Enhanced Biocompatibility.

Graphene oxide (GO) and a nanohydroxyapatite rod (nHA) of good biocompatibility were incorporated into polylactic acid (PLA) through electrospinning to form nanocomposite fiber scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications. The preparation, morphological, mechanical and thermal properties, as well as biocompatibility of electrospun PLA scaffolds reinforced with GO and/or nHA were investigated. Electron microscopic examination and image analysis showed that GO and nHA nanofillers refine the diameter of electrospun PLA fibers. Differential scanning calorimetric tests showed that nHA facilitates the crystallization process of PLA, thereby acting as a nucleating site for the PLA molecules. Tensile test results indicated that the tensile strength and elastic modulus of the electrospun PLA mat can be increased by adding 15 wt % nHA. The hybrid nanocomposite scaffold with 15 wt % nHA and 1 wt % GO fillers exhibited higher tensile strength amongst the specimens investigated. Furthermore, nHA and GO nanofillers enhanced the water uptake of PLA. Cell cultivation, 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and alkaline phosphatase tests demonstrated that all of the nanocomposite scaffolds exhibit higher biocompatibility than the pure PLA mat, particularly for the scaffold with 15 wt % nHA and 1 wt % GO. Therefore, the novel electrospun PLA nanocomposite scaffold with 15 wt % nHA and 1 wt % GO possessing a high tensile strength and modulus, as well as excellent cell proliferation is a potential biomaterial for bone tissue engineering applications.

Fabrication of bioactive glass containing nanocomposite fiber mats for bone tissue engineering applications

This study mainly focuses on fabricating nanocomposite fibrous mats for bone tissue engineering. For this purpose, strontium or copper doped bioactive glass particles were successfully incorporated into gelatin/poly(ε-caprolactone) (Gt/PCL) nanofibers through electrospinning process. As the content of bioactive glass increased, the average diameter of the as-spun nanocomposite fiber mats rised. It was further observed that the in vitro bioactivity of the fiber mats enhanced with the inclusion of BG particles into the polymeric matrix. In addition, the release of therapeutic ions were determined as a function of immersion time in SBF, which was in the range of 5.4–10.1mg/g scaffold and 0.34–1.87mg/g scaffold for strontium and copper ions, respectively. Although the results were promising, the amount of SrO and CuO in the composition of bioactive glasses can be increased to improve the osteogenic, angiogenic, and antibacterial potential of the nanocomposite fiber mats. Hence, this study provides an insight for future researchers who aim to create nanocomposite materials as multifunctional scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications.