Chemical and structural induced ductile-to-brittle transition in electrospun silica nanofiber membranes

Fast Solution Blow Spinning of Lotus-Leaf-Inspired SiO2 Nanofiber Sponge for High Efficiency Purification

“…SiO 2 fiber products are characterized by their impressive high-temperature stability (1200 °C), low thermal conductivity (0.0528 W·(m·K) −1 ) and chemical corrosion resistance. − SiO 2 fibers serve as pivotal materials in various domains, such as tissue engineering, thermal insulation materials, flexible energy, and industrial catalysis. − Despite the vast potential for SiO 2 nanofibers in diverse applications, a series of challenges persist in realizing the massive preparation of high-performance SiO 2 fibers . Most methodologies, such as electrospinning, confront hurdles, such as intricate equipment requirements and limited scalability within manufacturing processes .…”