Review: the characterization of electrospun nanofibrous liquid filtration membranes
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Electrospun nanofibrous membranes (ENMs) are used in a variety of applications, including sensors, tissue engineering, air filtration, energy, and reinforcement in composite materials. Recently, they have gained an interest in the field of liquid filtration. The membranes, surface, bulk, and overall architecture play an important role in the filtration properties and hence the right characterization technique needs to be established, which will pave the way for future developments in the field of filtration. In this article, we have reviewed the recent advances in ENMs for liquid separation application.
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OpenAlex topics: Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
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