Polymeric Nanofibers and their Composites

Chandrabhan Verma, PhD, works at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS). His research interests mainly focus on the synthesis and design of environment-friendly corrosion inhibitors used for several industrial applications. Dr. Verma received his PhD degree from the Department of Chemistry at IIT?BHU, Varanasi, India and MSc degree in organic chemistry (Gold Medalist). Dr. Verma is the author of several research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals. He has also received several national and international awards for his academic achievements. Yong X. Gan, PhD, is working as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA, United States. His major teaching and research activities focus on advanced materials processing and manufacturing, microstructure analysis, and property characterization. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Alabama.

• PART-I. Fundamentals of Nanofibers and Their Composites1. Nanofibers and their Composites: Fabrication, Characterization and Structure with Particular Emphasis their Advantages and Disadvantages2. Synthetic Nanofibers and Natural Nanofibers: A Relative Study on Physical, Chemical and Mechanical Properties3. Functionalization/Modification of Nanofibers and their impact on Properties and Applications4. Processing of Nanofibers for Oil-Spill Cleaning Applications5. A Detailed Account of Natural Nanofibers (chitin/chitosan, cellulose, gelatin, alginate, hyaluronic acid, fibrin, collagen)PART-II Applications of Nanofibers and Their Composites 6. Green Synthesis of Nanofibers and Their Composites7. Biomedical Engineering of Nanofiber and Their Composites8. Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Applications of Nanofibers and Their Composites9. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Applications of Nanofibers and Their Composites10. Wasterwater Treatment Application of Nanofibers and Their Composites11. Energy Applications of Nanofibers and Their Composites12. Batteries, Fuel and Solar Cell Applications of Nanofibers and Their Composites13. Tribological Applications/ Lubricant Additive Applications of Nanofibers and Their Composites14. Anticorrosive Applications of Nanofibers and Their Composites15. Gas Adsorption and Storage Applications of Nanofibers and Their Composites16. Catalysis and Electrocatalysis Applications of Nanofibers and Their Composites17. Sensors Application of Nanofibers and Their Composites18. Water splitting Application of Nanofibers and Their Composites19. Nanofibers and Their Composites for Purification and Decontamination Applications20. Electronics Application of Nanofibers and Their Composites21. Additive Application of Nanofibers and Their Composites for Enhanced Performance22. Nanofibers and Their Composites for Enhanced Performance for Supercapacitor Applications23. Sources of natural fibers and their Physico-chemical properties for textile uses