Nanostructured materials have been in attention of scientists and
engineers for over two decades owing to their promising properties to build
novel devices for diverse applications with relatively lower amount of
materials compared to their bulk counterparts as well as in gaining fundamental
knowledge of evolution of bulk properties of materials. Among the many
nanostructured materials forming techniques, electrospinning gained significant
attention not only due to the scalability of the process to synthesize
materials on a larger scale and diversity of the morphologies and
functionalities but also due to the close control of compositions and in
various sizes and shapes for advanced electronics and photonics, displays,
magnetic storage, energy conversion and storage, packaging, healthcare and
environmental remediation. The market share of electrospinning is predicted to
be $20 Billion by 2020.
In recent years new developments have emerged which allowed for cost
competitive and controllable production of nanomaterials suitable for the above
applications. In addition, owing to the possibility of designing nanomaterials
with different physical, electrical, chemical and biological characteristics
compared to their bulk counterparts, various innovative architectures are being
conceived to miniaturise products with more efficient functional properties. As
a result, many researchers around the world have become active in science and
engineering of nanomaterials.
The main goal of this workshop is to provide a platform for regional researchers and engineers to
assemble to share recent knowledge as well as to discuss the initiations
required for this rapidly growing field. The workshop also aims to provide a
comprehensive set of issues which fulfil this goal, papers covering the latest
results achieved in all areas of nanoscience and technology are welcome. Main
topics include, but are not limited to:
- Recent advances in the science and engineering of electrospinning and electrospun nanostructures
- Electrospun nanomaterials with tailored chemical compositions and long-term stability
- Mechanical, electronic, chemical, thermal and biological properties of electrospun nanomaterials
- Novel approaches for embodiment of nanomaterials into/onto existing structures
- Applications and products of electrospun nanomaterials
