TY - JOUR
T1 - Electrospun nanofibers
T2 - transformative innovations in biomedical applications and Future prospects in healthcare advancement
AU - Das, Animita
AU - Shetty, Sawan
AU - Chethan, K. N.
AU - Shetty, Raviraj
AU - Suranjan Salins, Sampath
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Electrospun nanofibers have been identified for their outstanding capability in advancing biomedical applications focused on enhancing human well-being, consequently leading to a significant transformation in healthcare. The electrospinning technique is remarkably straightforward to implement and has facilitated the fabrication of structures possessing unique and highly advantageous properties encompassing a wide variety of applications. This review examines electrospinning technology, recent improvements aimed at increasing nanofiber yield, and the fabrication methods used to achieve these enhancements. It highlights the properties of various polymers used in electrospinning, along with their biocompatibility and bioactivity. This article also underscores the contribution of electrospun polymeric nanofibers in the biomedical domain while shedding light on present difficulties, like issues tied to scalability, reproducibility, and compliance with regulations. Prospective advancements encompass developments in material science, harmonization with emerging technologies, and innovative applications that could amplify their influence on healthcare outcomes. By providing a comprehensive analysis, this paper emphasizes the groundbreaking impact of electrospun nanofibers in health sciences and their ability to substantially advance healthcare advancements.
AB - Electrospun nanofibers have been identified for their outstanding capability in advancing biomedical applications focused on enhancing human well-being, consequently leading to a significant transformation in healthcare. The electrospinning technique is remarkably straightforward to implement and has facilitated the fabrication of structures possessing unique and highly advantageous properties encompassing a wide variety of applications. This review examines electrospinning technology, recent improvements aimed at increasing nanofiber yield, and the fabrication methods used to achieve these enhancements. It highlights the properties of various polymers used in electrospinning, along with their biocompatibility and bioactivity. This article also underscores the contribution of electrospun polymeric nanofibers in the biomedical domain while shedding light on present difficulties, like issues tied to scalability, reproducibility, and compliance with regulations. Prospective advancements encompass developments in material science, harmonization with emerging technologies, and innovative applications that could amplify their influence on healthcare outcomes. By providing a comprehensive analysis, this paper emphasizes the groundbreaking impact of electrospun nanofibers in health sciences and their ability to substantially advance healthcare advancements.
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U2 - 10.1080/23311916.2024.2433147
DO - 10.1080/23311916.2024.2433147
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85210599567
SN - 2331-1916
VL - 11
JO - Cogent Engineering
JF - Cogent Engineering
IS - 1
M1 - 2433147
ER -