Abstract:
Alginate has been a material of choice for a spectrum of applications, ranging from
metal adsorption to wound dressing. Electrospinning has added a new dimension to polymeric
materials, including alginate, which can be processed to their nanosize levels in order to a ord unique
nanostructured materials with fascinating properties. The resulting nanostructured materials often
feature high porosity, stability, permeability, and a large surface-to-volume ratio. In the present
review, recent trends on electrospun alginate nanofibers from over the past 10 years toward advanced
applications are discussed. The application of electrospun alginate nanofibers in various fields such as
bioremediation, scaffolds for skin tissue engineering, drug delivery, and sensors are also elucidated.
