Capturing real-time data as nanofibers form makes electrospinning more affordable and effective

Electrospinning, a nanofiber fabrication method, can produce nanometer- to micrometer-diameter ceramic, polymer, and metallic fibers for tissue engineering, filtration, fuel cells and lithium batteries. To help companies design materials that are optimized for these applications, scientists are building a database that correlates electrospinning machine parameters with nanofiber properties.