Electrospinning and Nanofiber Technology: Fundamentals, Innovations, and Applications (Adv. Mater. 28/2025)

Abstract

Electrospinning and Nanofiber Technology In article number 2500162, Il-Doo Kim, and co-workers provide a comprehensive overview of electrospinning technology, covering its fundamental principles, material design strategies, and emerging applications. The review highlights recent progress in the fabrication of nanofibers (NFs) from polymers, metal oxides, carbon-based materials, and composites with diverse architectures such as porous, core-shell, hollow, and aligned structures. Advanced electrospinning techniques, including coaxial, aligned, yarn-based, and roll-to-roll electrospinning, are discussed with a focus on their scalability and versatility. Moreover, the review further emphasizes the integration of electrospun NFs into functional membranes, gas sensors, energy devices, and catalytic systems. Lastly, it underscores the future direction of electrospinning through the adoption of green solvents and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven process optimization, aiming for enhanced performance, sustainability, and industrial scalability. Based on this content, the cover image illustrates the diversity of electrospun nanofiber architectures being produced from a robotic hand, symbolizing the future integration of advanced electrospinning techniques with AI-driven automation.