Green electrospinning of sustainable nanofibers: a sustainable frontier for next-generation materials

  • Zeeshan Khatri Department of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro-76060 Pakistan | Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology and Materials, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro-76060 Pakistan
  • Farooq Ahmed Department of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro-76060 Pakistan | Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology and Materials, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro-76060 Pakistan
  • Ick Soo Kim Institute for Fiber Engineering, Shinshu University, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567 Japan

Abstract

To fulfil the demand for eco-friendly nanomaterials, electrospinning offers a viable method for creating sustainable nanofibers. This mini review focuses on environmentally friendly and sustainability aspect of nanofibers produced via electrospinning. It examines difficulties and possibilities in ecologically friendly electrospinning, such as selecting environmentally friendly materials, reusing solvents, and using environmentally friendly additives. The use of biodegradable synthetic polymers, hybrid/composite nanofibers for improved performance, and natural polymers from renewable resources are only a few of the green electrospinning approaches that are covered. The review emphasises on green practices and sustainable challenges and opportunities. This review gives insight into green electrospinning techniques and the applications are also highlighted in tissue engineering, environmental remediation, energy storage, and environmentally friendly packaging. Further, the scalability, interdisciplinary cooperation, and regulatory issues are only a few of the obstacles and future directions that are discussed. A greener and more sustainable future in materials science is possible thanks to green electrospinning.

Published
Jul 21, 2023
How to Cite
KHATRI, Zeeshan; AHMED, Farooq; KIM, Ick Soo. Green electrospinning of sustainable nanofibers: a sustainable frontier for next-generation materials. Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, [S.l.], v. 42, n. 3, p. 16-24, july 2023. ISSN 2413-7219. Available at: <https://publications.muet.edu.pk/index.php/muetrj/article/view/2932>. Date accessed: 12 oct. 2024. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.22581/muet1982.2303.02.
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This is an open Access Article published by Mehran University of Engineering and Technolgy, Jamshoro under CCBY 4.0 International License