Electrospinning uses electric fields to produce polymer nanofibers. It works by applying a high voltage to a polymer solution, forming a Taylor cone and whipping jet that dries into nanofibers collected on a grounded target. Key parameters that affect fiber diameter are polymer concentration and viscosity, applied voltage, injection rate, and collector pattern. Electrospun nanofibers have various applications including tissue engineering scaffolds, filtration membranes, sensors, and energy storage devices like batteries.