ABSTRACT
Keywords: electrospinning, fiber diameter, image analysis, direct tracking, distance transform
Conventional fiber spinning (like melt, dry and wet spinning) produce fibers with diameters in the range of a micrometer. In recent years, electrospinning has gained much attention as a useful method to prepare fibers in nanometer diameter range. These ultrafine fibers are classified as nanofibers. The unique combination of high specific surface area, extremely small pore size, flexibility and superior directional strength makes nanofibers a preferred material form for many applications. Proposed uses of nanofibers include wound dressing, drug delivery, tissue scaffolds, protective clothing, filtration, reinforcement and microelectronics.
