ABSTRACT
Nanobers of both polymers and metal oxides have attracted increasing attention for water purication in the last 10 years because of their high surface-to-volume ratio, high porosity, and interconnected pore structures. The composition of the nanobers can be controlled to achieve desired surface functionalities and properties. Technological advances in electrospinning facilitate fabrication of core-shell and hollow membranes, and commercial machines are available for large-scale production of nanobers for industrial applications. This chapter summarizes recent advances in the eld. The chapter begins with a modest introduction on electrospinning followed by the applications of electrospun nanobers as antimicrobial agents and in the removal of organic contaminants, particulate materials, and heavy metals from water. The chapter concludes with the application of nanobers in membrane distillation followed by references.
