Biopolymers Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications and Environmental Applications

Electrospinning is a manufacturing technique of growing interest by its versatility in the generation of membranes constituted by fibers. Its relevance has been evidenced by the growing number of researches conducted in the recent years in the field of biotechnology and nanotechnology. In the field of biotechnology, the research interest has been focused in the development of tridimensional assemblies from biocompatible polymers and biopolymers which are able to mimics biological structures and functions for use in tissue regeneration, wound healing, drug delivery, among other applications. In the environmental protection field, the use of electrospun biopolymers has been favored by the feasibility to functionalize them to improve its behavior as adsorbent material, filter or catalyst in the decomposition of toxic compounds while keeping its biodegradability.