A focused review of short electrospun nanofiber preparation techniques for composite reinforcement

Abstract Short nanofibers have been of interest in preparing 3D porous structures, aerosol filters, and nanocomposites. These materials require nanofiber retrieval application short form with simultaneous control over aspect ratio. Electrospinning, conventionally, offers minimal yield as nonwoven mat is the default configuration collected sample. High surface area to volume ratio nanofiber, however, can offer new vistas material design if standardization preparation practices, offering ratio, be attained. It will provide novel insights into tissue engineering scaffolds, filtration membranes, nanocomposite properties. This work summarizes reported efforts prepare through mechanical, chemical, material, operational variables. aims comparative glance at attempts along pros cons adopted techniques. Lastly, discussion shares generalized conclusions gathered while reviewing variables for preparation.