Alginate has been a material of choice for a spectrum of applications, ranging from metal adsorption to wound dressing. Electrospinning has added a new dimension to polymeric materials, including alginate, which can be processed to their nanosize levels in order to afford unique nanostructured materials with fascinating properties. The resulting nanostructured materials often feature high porosity, stability, permeability, and a large surface-to-volume ratio. In the present review, recent trends on electrospun alginate nanofibers from over the past 10 years toward advanced applications are discussed. The application of electrospun alginate nanofibers in various fields such as bioremediation, scaffolds for skin tissue engineering, drug delivery, and sensors are also elucidated.
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Mokhena, T.C. et al. 2020. Electrospun alginate nanofibers toward various applications: A review. Materials, vol. 13, no., 4, pp24
Mokhena, T. C., Mochane, M., Mtibe, A., Mathew, M. J., Sadiku, E., & Sefadi, J. (2020). Electrospun alginate nanofibers toward various applications: A review. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11601
Mokhena, Teboho C, MJ Mochane, Asanda Mtibe, Maya J Mathew, ER Sadiku, and JS Sefadi "Electrospun alginate nanofibers toward various applications: A review." (2020) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11601
Mokhena TC, Mochane M, Mtibe A, Mathew MJ, Sadiku E, Sefadi J. Electrospun alginate nanofibers toward various applications: A review. 2020; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/11601.
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