Applications of polymer nanofibers This book surveys the basic science and the diverse applications of polymer nanofibers also assessing their commercialization potential. Comprehensive in scope and presenting contributions from leading experts this book emphasizes practical experimental and technological details. The new edition updates material from the first adding new research findings and topics within the specific areas. Chapters discuss application areas in filters fabric energy fuel cells batteries sensors biomedicine drug delivery tissue engineering and wound dressings. In addition the book presents the science and technology of electrospinning the most convenient and scalable technique for nanofiber production as well as practical information on relevant surface modification techniques