Editorial for the Special Issue on MEMS/NEMS Sensors: Fabrication and Application

Koley, Goutam

doi:10.3390/mi10090554

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“…Therefore, numerous research studies have focused on enhancing the mechanical strength and water flux of nanofibre membranes, as these pose significant challenges in the production of nanofibre membranes for water filtration. Several literature reviews have been conducted, exploring various aspects such as fabrication techniques and applications, parameters influencing the process, and materials used to produce electrospun nanofibres [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ]. The reviews on the mechanical properties of nanofibres and water flux for water filtration are vital as these properties are the main hindrances in implementing nanofibre membrane use for water filtration.…”

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Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration

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Nanofibres have gained attention for their highly porous structure, narrow pore size, and high specific surface area. One of the most efficient techniques for producing nanofibres is electrospinning. These fibres are used in various fields, including water filtration. Although they possess the ability to filter various components, the fibres generally have low mechanical strength, which can mitigate their performance over time. To address this, studies have focused on enhancing nanofibre membrane strength for water filtration. Previous analyses show that the mechanical properties of nanofibre mats can be improved through solvent vapour treatment, thermal treatment, and chemical crosslinking. These treatments promote interfibre bonding, leading to the improvement of mechanical strength. However, excessive treatment alters nanofibre behaviour. Excessive heat exposure reduces interfibre bonding, while too much solvent vapour decreases pore size and mechanical strength. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of these post-treatments is crucial. This review examines post-treatments aiming to increase the mechanical strength of nanofibre mats, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Understanding these treatments is essential for optimising nanofibre membrane performance in water filtration and other applications.

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Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration

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“…There are also many studies to improve the mechanical strength and water flux of nanofibre membranes as these are the main issues related to the nanofibre membranes for water filtration. Several reviews were conducted on the fabrications and applications [17,18,19], the parameters [20,21,22], and the materials [19,23] of electrospun nanofibres. The reviews on mechanical properties of nanofibres and water flux for water filtration are vital as these properties are the main hindrance in implementing nanofibre membranes for water filtration.…”

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Methods in Improving the Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration

Hami¹,

Affandi²,

Mohd³

et al. 2022

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Nanofibres have gained increasing attention due to their advantages of having a high porous structure, narrow pore size and distribution, and a high specific surface area. One of the most efficient techniques for producing nanofibres is via electrospinning. Nanofibres are currently being used in various fields, including water filtration. Although nanofibres possess the ability to filter various components, the fibres generally have a low mechanical strength that can mitigate the performance over time. Therefore, in overcoming this issue, several studies have focused on improving the strength of the nanofibre membranes for a water filtration application. This review discusses the advantages and challenges of nanofibres for water filtration membranes and summarises the methods to increase the strength of the membranes, including solvent vapour, thermal treatment, and chemical crosslinking.

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Understanding and improving FDM 3D printing to fabricate high-resolution and optically transparent microfluidic devices

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Editorial for the Special Issue on MEMS/NEMS Sensors: Fabrication and Application

Cited by 3 publications

References 17 publications

Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration

Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration

Methods in Improving the Mechanical Properties and Flux of Nanofibre Membranes for Water Filtration

Understanding and improving FDM 3D printing to fabricate high-resolution and optically transparent microfluidic devices

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