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Nanofibers

Submicron-sized fibers with diameters typically between 50 and 500 nanometers. The very small dimension of these fibers can generate a high surface area to volume ratio, which makes them potential candidates for various biomedical and other applications.

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Abstract

Submicron-sized fibers with diameters typically between 50 and 500 nanometers. The very small dimension of these fibers can generate a high surface area to volume ratio, which makes them potential candidates for various biomedical and other applications.

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  • Nanofiber

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18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, microbiology, parasitology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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2010

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  • Nanostructures (2004-2009)

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  1. J01.637.512w.300w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nanofibers. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057139. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057139
  2. Nanofibers. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanofiber
  3. Nanofibers. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q594196