nanofibres
Ultrathin synthetic strands
Nanofibres are extremely fine fibres with diameters measured in nanometres—typically less than 1,000 nanometres, or one micron.
They're manufactured for applications requiring high surface area relative to volume: filtration, wound dressings, tissue engineering, protective clothing.
The mask uses nanofibre technology to filter airborne particles.
Also spelled nanofibers.
Large repeated-unit molecule
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- nanocompositeHybrid with nanometer-scale phase
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
matrix · biocompatible · biodegradable · cellulose · collagen · carbon · graphene · silica
Woven or knit material
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- nonwovenFabric without interlacing threads
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
thread · garment · apparel · sportswear · activewear · moisture-wicking · breathable · antimicrobial
Thin tissue sheet
- filterPorous separation device
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- HEPAStrict air filtration standard
- particulatesMinute airborne solids or droplets
air quality · water treatment · desalination · reverse osmosis · adsorption · contaminants · pollutants · effluent
Capable of elongation
- durabilityResistance to wear
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- high-performanceExceeding standard capabilities
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
strength-to-weight · toughness · stiffness · rigidity · load-bearing · impact-resistant · robustness · structural
At billionth-of-meter scale
- ultrafineExceptionally small in size
- microscopicToo small for eyes
- molecularOf tiny particles
- diameterDistance across through center
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- nanocompositeHybrid with nanometer-scale phase
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
substrate · matrix · biocompatible · biodegradable · cellulose · collagen · carbon · graphene · silica · thermoplastic
fabric
Woven or knit material
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- nonwovenFabric without interlacing threads
yarn · thread · garment · apparel · sportswear · activewear · moisture-wicking · breathable · antimicrobial · insulation
membrane
Thin tissue sheet
- filterPorous separation device
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- HEPAStrict air filtration standard
particulates · air quality · water treatment · desalination · reverse osmosis · adsorption · contaminants · pollutants · effluent · sieve
tensile
Capable of elongation
- durabilityResistance to wear
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- high-performanceExceeding standard capabilities
lightweight · strength-to-weight · toughness · stiffness · rigidity · load-bearing · impact-resistant · robustness · structural · kevlar
nanoscopic
At billionth-of-meter scale
- ultrafineExceptionally small in size
- microscopicToo small for eyes
- molecularOf tiny particles
nanofibresbulk materials
Goods shipped unpackaged
nanoparticles · nanofilms · nanotubes · thin films · quantum dots