Salleh, Nur Areisman Mohd and Afifi, Amalina Muhammad and Zuki, Fathiah Mohamed and Salehhudin, Hanna Sofia (2025) Enhancing mechanical properties of chitosan/PVA electrospun nanofibers: a comprehensive review. Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 16. pp. 286-307. ISSN 2190-4286, DOI https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.16.22.
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This review examines strategies to enhance the mechanical properties of chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) electrospun nanofibers, recognized for their biomedical and industrial applications. It begins by outlining the fundamental properties of chitosan and PVA, highlighting their compatibility and mechanical characteristics. The electrospinning process is discussed, focusing on how various parameters and post-treatment methods influence fiber formation and performance. Key strategies for improvement are analyzed, including material modifications through blending and structural modifications like fiber orientation and multilayer constructions, and surface modifications such as coating and functionalization. The review also covers advanced characterization methods to evaluate mechanical properties and provides a comparative analysis of different enhancement approaches. Applications in biomedical and industrial contexts are explored, showcasing the versatility and innovation potential of these nanofibers. Finally, current challenges are addressed, and future research directions are proposed to overcome these obstacles and further enhance the mechanical properties of chitosan/PVA electrospun nanofibers, guiding their development for practical applications.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | Malaysian government (FRGS/1/2022/TK09/UM/02/22) |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | biomaterials; chitosan; electrospun nanofiber; mechanical properties; polyvinyl alcohol |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery T Technology > TP Chemical technology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering > Department of Chemical Engineering Faculty of Engineering > Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 05 May 2025 08:52 |
| Last Modified: | 05 May 2025 08:52 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/47848 |
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