Electrospinning, an electro-hydrodynamic process is a versatile and promising platform technology for the production of electrospun nanofibrous materials consisting of diverse polymers and polymer composites. This platform process has provided bio- or oil based polymer nanofibrous materials for the fabrication of innovative biomedical devices and for the fabrication of new technical applications. By forming an interdisciplinary knowledge platform, the Action has strengthened the European R&TD on electrospun nanofibrous materials and nanofibrous composites and generated fast progress in the state of the art. The Action has covered scientific breakthroughs and innovations in the electrospinning process itself, nanofibrous materials and nanofibrous composite advancements and the post treatment processing of electrospun materials. Applications in the biomedical and technical fields as well as health, societal and environmental issues have been considered. The main outcome of the Action has been: New integrated methodologies for designing and producing electrospinning nanofibres Databases of application-relevant electrospun nanofibre properties An up to date knowledge base on electrospun nanofibres and its applications Tutorial material for training young researchers entering the field.
FINAL REPORT COST MP1206 Electrospun nano-fibres for bio inspired composite materials and innovative industrial applications
Antonella Macagnano;
2017
Abstract
Electrospinning, an electro-hydrodynamic process is a versatile and promising platform technology for the production of electrospun nanofibrous materials consisting of diverse polymers and polymer composites. This platform process has provided bio- or oil based polymer nanofibrous materials for the fabrication of innovative biomedical devices and for the fabrication of new technical applications. By forming an interdisciplinary knowledge platform, the Action has strengthened the European R&TD on electrospun nanofibrous materials and nanofibrous composites and generated fast progress in the state of the art. The Action has covered scientific breakthroughs and innovations in the electrospinning process itself, nanofibrous materials and nanofibrous composite advancements and the post treatment processing of electrospun materials. Applications in the biomedical and technical fields as well as health, societal and environmental issues have been considered. The main outcome of the Action has been: New integrated methodologies for designing and producing electrospinning nanofibres Databases of application-relevant electrospun nanofibre properties An up to date knowledge base on electrospun nanofibres and its applications Tutorial material for training young researchers entering the field.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
