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MATERIALS
Volume 13, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ma13040934
Keywords
electrospinning; alginate; nanofibers; tissue engineering; bioremediation; biofiltration; sensors
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- Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) Biorefinery Program in South Africa
- National Research Funding (NRF) Thuthuka, South Africa
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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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