Nanofiber surface for use in enhanced surfaces area appications

Abstract

This invention provides novel nanofiber enhanced surface area substrates and structures comprising such substrates, as well as methods and uses for such substrates.

1 . A separation system or device comprising: a separation matrix comprising a plurality of nanofibers, one or more source of one or more material to be separated, and a fluid delivery device. 
     
     
         2 . The separation system or device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of nanofibers is not attached to a substrate. 
     
     
         3 . The separation system or device of  claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a cylindrical column comprising the plurality of nanofibers. 
     
     
         4 . The separation system or device of  claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a substantially planar substrate comprising the plurality of nanofibers. 
     
     
         5 . The separation system or device of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the plurality of nanofibers is crosslinked to one or more other nanofiber of the plurality. 
     
     
         6 . The separation system or device of  claim 1 , wherein substantially all members of the plurality of nanofibers are crosslinked to one or more other nanofiber of the plurality.