This research text aims to comprehensively summarize the latest research progress in the mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion characteristics and applications of electrospun nanofibers. It covers the basic methods for producing electrospun nanofibers, piezoelectric and triboelectric devices based on electrospun nanofibers, energy harvesting properties of novel nanofiber materials, and applications of nanofibers in acoustoelectric conversion, sound detection, voice recognition, tissue engineering, health monitoring, and generating power from heat. The first edition of this book was published in 2019, and the research in this area is progressing rapidly, so this second edition will provide readers with the latest knowledge in the field. All chapters will be thoroughly updated, and seven new chapters will be added on the following topics: electrically stimulated cell growth on energy harvesting nanofibers, hybrid energy harvesting on piezoelectric and triboelectric nanofibers, energy harvesting of inorganic electrospun nanofibers, mechanical energy-to-electricity conversion of oriented electrospun nanofibers, biodegradable nanofibers with piezoelectric properties and their applications, polyacrylonitrile nanofiber membranes, and composite polymeric piezoelectric nanofibers with metal/metal salt doping.

Key Features:

Summarizes the latest research progress in the mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion characteristics and applications of electrospun nanofibers

Covers novel energy harvesting nanofiber materials and the basic methods for producing electrospun nanofibers

Discusses piezoelectric and triboelectric devices based on electrospun nanofibers, and energy harvesting properties of novel nanofiber materials

Covers applications of nanofibers in acoustoelectric conversion, sound detection, voice recognition, tissue engineering, health monitoring, and generating power from heat

The second edition is thoroughly updated and includes seven new chapters covering the latest knowledge in the field