Microfibrous composites (MCs) are novel materials with unique structures and excellent functional properties, showing great potential in industrial applications. The investigation of the physicochemical properties of MCs is significant for accommodating the rapid development of high-efficiency chemical engineering industries. In this review, the characteristics, synthesis and applications of different types of previously reported MCs are discussed according to the constituent fibres, including polymers, metals and nonmetals. Among the different types of MCs, polymer MCs have a facile synthesis process and adjustable fibre composition, making them suitable for many complex situations. The high thermal and electrical conductivity of metal MCs enables their application in strong exothermic, endothermic and electrochemical reactions. Nonmetallic MCs are usually stable and corrosion resistant when reducing and oxidizing environments. The disadvantages of MCs, such as complicated synthesis processes compared to those of particles or powders, high cost, insufficient thorough study, and unsatisfactory regeneration effects, are also summarized. As a result, a more systematic investigation of MCs remains necessary. Despite the advantages and great application potential of microfibrous composites, much effort remains necessary to advance them to the industrial level in the chemical engineering industry.

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微纤维复合材料在化学工程中的应用批判性审查

微纤维复合材料（MCs）是一种具有独特结构和优异功能性能的新型材料，在工业应用中显示出巨大的潜力。研究MCs的理化性质对于适应高效化工产业的快速发展具有重要意义。在这篇综述中，根据组成纤维，包括聚合物、金属和非金属，讨论了不同类型的先前报道的 MCs 的特性、合成和应用。在不同类型的 MCs 中，聚合物 MCs 具有简单的合成工艺和可调节的纤维成分，使其适用于许多复杂的情况。金属 MC 的高导热性和导电性使其能够应用于强放热、吸热和电化学反应。在还原和氧化环境中，非金属 MC 通常稳定且耐腐蚀。总结了MCs的合成工艺较颗粒或粉体复杂、成本高、研究不够深入、再生效果不理想等缺点。因此，仍然有必要对 MC 进行更系统的调查。尽管微纤维复合材料具有优势和巨大的应用潜力，但仍需付出大量努力才能将其推向化学工程行业的工业水平。也进行了总结。因此，仍然有必要对 MC 进行更系统的调查。尽管微纤维复合材料具有优势和巨大的应用潜力，但仍需付出大量努力才能将其推向化学工程行业的工业水平。也进行了总结。因此，仍然有必要对 MC 进行更系统的调查。尽管微纤维复合材料具有优势和巨大的应用潜力，但仍需付出大量努力才能将其推向化学工程行业的工业水平。