Following the successful first edition, this new book aims to comprehensively summarize the latest research progress in the mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion properties and applications of electrospun nanofibers. It covers the basic fabrication methods of electrospun nanofibers, the piezoelectric and triboelectric devices based on electrospun nanofibers, the energy harvesting properties of novel nanofiber materials, and the application performance of the nanofibers in acoustoelectric conversion, sound detection, speech recognition, electronic skin, tissue engineering, and health monitoring.
Key features
Provides a comprehensive summary of recent advances in the mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion characteristics and applications of electrospun nanofibers Introduces innovative nanofiber materials for energy harvesting and the fundamental techniques used in electrospinning nanofibers. Discusses piezoelectric and triboelectric devices based on electrospun nanofibers, and energy harvesting properties of novel nanofiber materials. Highlights applications of nanofibers in areas such as acoustoelectric conversion, sound detection, speech recognition, tissue engineering, health monitoring, and thermal energy harvesting. Includes seven new chapters to reflect the latest developments and findings in the field.
With:
Tong Lin (Professor Tiangong University)
Edited by:
Jian Fang (Professor Soochow University)
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 879g
ISBN: 9780750354851
ISBN 10: 0750354852
Series: IOP ebooks
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 17 March 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Chapter 1: Electrospinning: an advanced nanofiber production technology (Prof Haitao Niu, Qingdao University, China) This chapter will update the latest development in electrospinning, such as the recent progress in mass-scale nanofiber production and innovative applications of electrospun nanofibers. Chapter 2: Introduction to piezoelectricity and electrospun piezoelectric materials and devices (Prof S Lanceros-Mendez, University of Minho, Spain) This chapter will provide the latest research results about piezoelectric nanofibers, including new characterization techniques, device designs, and fabrication methods. Chapter 3: Triboelectric effect and triboelectric energy generators (Prof Jian Fang, Soochow University, China) This chapter will report the state-of-the-art progress in triboelectric materials and energy generators, focusing on flexible devices for wearable electronic applications. Chapter 4: Piezoelectric energy conversion performance of electrospun nanofibers (Dr. Hao Shao, Deakin University, Australia) This chapter will update the energy conversion behavior of different electrospun nanofibers through novel designs in the electrospinning process and other treatments. Chapter 5: Enhancing β crystal phase content in electrospun PVDF nanofibers (Prof Masoud Latifi, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran) This chapter will provide the latest advances in enhancing the piezoelectric properties of electrospun PVDF nanofibers, such as new types of electrospinning process and setup, new fillers, and enhancing mechanisms. Chapter 6: Acoustoelectric energy conversion of nanofibrous materials (Prof Tong Lin, Tiangong University, China) This chapter will summarize the recent progress in using electrospun nanofibers to convert acoustic waves into electric energy. Acoustic energy conversion using electrospun nanofibers has been a fast-developing research area in the last three years, resulting in new device designs and applications. Chapter 7: Flexible and stretchable nanofibrous piezo- and triboelectric wearable electronics (Prof Roohollah Bagherzadeh, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran) This chapter will report the latest development of flexible electronics using electrospun piezoelectric and triboelectric nanofibers. Through material selection and device optimization, the performance of flexible and stretchable wearable devices using piezoelectric nanofibers has shown encouraging improvements. Chapter 8: Wearable triboelectric nanogenerators constructed from electrospun nanofibers (Prof Bin Ding, Donghua University, China) This chapter will update the recent development in triboelectric energy conversion devices based on electrospun nanofibrous materials. Newly developed wearable devices have exhibited dramatically improved electric output level, signal quality, and long-term durability, with many other functions such as being stretchable, antibacterial, and biodegradable. Chapter 9: Electrically stimulated cell growth on energy harvesting nanofibers (Prof Linlin Li, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, CAS, China) This new chapter will introduce research in the area of piezoelectric or triboelectric nanofibers for the provision of electrical stimulation for enhanced cell culture. Chapter 10: Hybrid energy harvesting on piezoelectric and triboelectric nanofibers (Prof Yunze Long, Qingdao University, China) This new chapter will report research developments in combining piezoelectric and triboelectric nanofibers for hybrid energy harvesting. Chapter 11: Energy harvesting of inorganic electrospun nanofibers (Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, National University of Singapore, Singapore) This new chapter will summarize the latest developments in energy harvesting of electrospun inorganic nanofibers. Chapter 12: Mechanical energy-to-electricity conversion of oriented electrospun nanofibers (Prof Yiin Kuen Fuh, National Central University, Taiwan) This new chapter will focus on energy harvesting devices fabricated using highly confined electrospun nanofibers. Chapter 13: Biodegradable nanofibers with piezoelectric properties and their applications (Prof Xingxiang Zhang, Tiangong University, China) This new chapter will summarize the research progress in biodegradable piezoelectric nanofiber membranes and their applications. Chapter 14: Polyacrylonitrile nanofiber membranes: a novel piezoelectric with interesting properties and applications (Profs Wenyu Wang and Xin Jin, Tiangong University, China) This new chapter will summarize the discovery of unexpectedly high piezoelectric properties in polyacrylonitrile nanofibers, their acoustoelectric conversion, and novel applications for generating electrical power from heat. Chapter 15: Composite polymeric piezoelectric nanofibers with metal/metal salt doping (Prof Dipankar Mandal, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, India) This new chapter will discuss the effect of metal or metal salt on piezoelectric properties of electrospun polymeric nanofibers.
Prof. Jian Fang is a professor at Soochow University's College of Textile and Clothing Engineering. He has published over 150 journal articles, 3 books and 6 book chapters. He currently serves as the Director of the Key Laboratory of Smart Textile and Apparel Flexible Devices and the Young Editor of Advanced Fiber Materials, eScience, Nano-Micro Letters and Engineering. Prof. Tong Lin is a professor at Tiangong University, specializing in electrospinning, nanofibers, functional fibers and electroactive polymers, with special emphasis on their applications in environmental and energy-related fields. He has published more than 340 peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals, 40 books and book chapters, and more than 90 other papers.
