Polymeric Janus Fibers

Abstract

Janus fibers are a class of composite materials comprising mechanical and chemical to biological functionality. Combining different materials and functionalities in one micro‐ or even nanoscale fiber enables otherwise unreachable synergistic physicochemical effects with unprecedented opportunities for technical or biomedical applications. Here, recent developments of processing technologies and applications of polymeric Janus fibers will be reviewed. Various examples in the fields of textiles, catalysis, sensors as well as medical applications, like drug delivery systems, tissue engineering and antimicrobial materials, are presented to illuminate the outstanding potential of such high‐end functional materials for novel applications in the upcoming future.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2023
Source ID
10.1002/cplu.202200371

Entities

People

  • Gregor Lang
  • Shakir Zainuddin
  • Thomas Scheibel
  • Zan Lamberger

Organizations

  • German Research Foundation
  • Office of Naval Research Global
  • University of Bayreuth
  • University of Würzburg

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology