Micro,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 798 - 822
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Various
electrospinning
techniques
can
be
used
to
produce
nanofiber
mats
with
randomly
oriented
or
aligned
nanofibers
made
of
different
materials
and
material
mixtures.
Such
have
a
high
specific
surface
area,
making
them
sensitive
as
sensors
for
health
monitoring.
The
entire
are
very
thin
lightweight
and,
therefore,
easily
integrated
into
wearables
such
textile
fabrics
even
patches.
Nanofibrous
not
only
analyze
sweat
but
also
detect
physical
parameters
ECG
heartbeat,
movements,
environmental
temperature,
humidity,
etc.,
an
interesting
alternative
other
continuous
This
paper
provides
overview
various
nanofibrous
that
in
Both
the
advantages
electrospun
their
potential
problems,
inhomogeneities
between
within
one
specimen,
discussed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
Textile‐based
electromechanical
sensors
are
increasingly
used
as
wearable
for
various
applications,
such
health
monitoring
and
human‐machine
interfaces.
These
becoming
popular
they
offer
a
comfortable
conformable
sensing
platform
possess
properties
that
can
be
tuned
by
selecting
different
fiber
materials,
yarn‐spinning
techniques,
or
fabric
fabrication
methods.
Although
it
is
still
in
its
early
stages,
recent
attempts
have
been
made
to
introduce
auxeticity
textile
enhance
their
sensitivity.
Having
negative
Poisson's
ratio,
i.e.,
undergoing
expansion
laterally
when
subjected
tensile
forces
contraction
under
compressive
forces,
makes
them
distinct
from
conventional
with
positive
ratio.
This
unique
feature
has
demonstrated
great
potential
enhancing
the
performance
of
sensors.
review
presents
an
overview
based
on
auxetic
textiles
(textiles
materials
and/or
non‐auxetic
but
structures),
specifically
focusing
how
deformation
impacts
performance.
Sensors
working
mechanisms,
including
piezoelectric,
triboelectric,
piezoresistive,
piezocapacitive,
covered.
It
envisioned
incorporating
capabilities
into
will
significantly
advance
technology,
leading
new
monitoring,
fitness
tracking,
smart
clothing.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Electrospun
micro/nanofibers
have
gained
popularity
recently
for
nanogenerators
owing
to
their
advantages
of
portability,
compatibility,
breathability,
mechanical
flexibility,
and
function
integrability,
etc.
These
merits
offer
unprecedented
micro/nanostructure
adjustment
versatility.
With
the
rapid
advancements
Internet
Things
(IoT)
micro/nano
technology,
developments
electrospun‐based
with
extra‐high
performance,
low
cost,
widely
applicable
are
significant
satisfying
urgent
demand
efficient
energy
sources.
To
accelerate
process,
this
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
advantages,
preparation
processes,
classifications,
enhancement
strategies
concerning
through
systematically
reviewing
current
related
literature.
Initially,
electrospinning
preparing
briefly
concluded.
Then,
unique
characteristics
various
types
elaborated.
Furthermore,
enhance
performance
versatility
discussed,
focusing
on
materials
construction,
structure
design,
functionalization
assisted
pre/post‐treatment.
Finally,
challenges
coping
addressed,
providing
future
research
interests
next
generation
nanogenerators.
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
36(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Recent
developments
in
polymer
materials
have
led
to
an
increased
implementation
of
hydrogels
biomedical
settings,
especially
the
creation
smart
hydrogels.
Traditional
single‐network
often
exhibit
challenges,
such
as
poor
mechanical
strength,
insufficient
biocompatibility,
and
slow
response
rates.
To
address
these
issues,
researchers
introduced
Interpenetrating
Polymer
Network
(IPN)
hydrogels,
which
significantly
improve
strength
via
topological
entanglements
physical
interactions.
This
dual‐network
design
not
only
enhances
biocompatibility
but
also
responsiveness
stimuli,
endowing
with
distinctive
properties
like
cell
adhesion,
conductivity,
hemostatic
functions,
antioxidant
abilities,
color‐changing
properties.
The
purpose
this
article
is
elucidate
factors
that
trigger
stimuli
IPN
their
impacts
on
cellular
behavior,
various
applications
they
can
serve.
A
comprehensive
overview
provided
regarding
classification,
mechanisms,
performance
attributes,
related
subjects.
Ultimately,
review
emphasizes
promise
hold
fulfilling
increasing
need
for
innovative
improved
features
sector.
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Abstract
Tuning
of
dipolar
polarization,
piezoelectricity,
and
conductivity
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
along
with
thin‐film
microstructuring
has
been
simultaneously
utilized
here
to
improve
its
piezo‐tribo
hybrid
mechanical
energy
harvesting
performance.
With
this
intention,
a
morphotropic
phase
boundary
based
highly
piezoelectric
(Ba
0.85
Ca
0.15
)(Ti
0.90
Hf
0.10
)O
3
(BCHT)
filler
incorporated
into
PDMS
develop
flexible
composite
films.
The
PDMS/BCHT
composites
further
tuned
by
the
addition
varied
amounts
multi‐walled
carbon
nanotubes
(MWCNTs).
Piezoelectric
nanogenerators
(PENGs)
(HNGs)
have
then
developed
on
these
ternary
composites.
increase
in
films
(via
enhanced
MWCNT
addition),
both
performances
corresponding
improved
significantly.
Microstructuring
optimized
done
via
optical
lithography,
which
output
power
density
HNG
from
~200
μW/cm
2
almost
~500
.
Highlights
Polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)/(Ba
were
developed.
Space
charge
polarization
(MWCNTs)
addition.
(PENGs
HNGs)
defects
performance
devices.
film
augmented
HNG.
