Advanced Engineering Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 9, 2025
Smart
textiles
integrated
with
2D
materials
are
revolutionizing
the
field
of
wearable
technologies
by
providing
advanced
functionalities
that
extend
far
beyond
those
traditional
fabrics.
This
review
comprehensively
explores
cutting‐edge
materials,
such
as
graphene
derivatives,
MXenes,
and
transition‐metal
dichalcogenides,
highlights
their
unique
electrical,
mechanical,
thermal
properties.
The
sophisticated
methods
which
these
embedded
into
textiles,
including
coating,
deposition,
3D
printing,
spinning,
other
approaches,
thoroughly
discussed.
is
followed
an
overview
applications
smart
energy
harvesting,
environmental
human
health
monitoring,
storage,
electromagnetic‐interference
shielding,
management,
each
contribute
to
multifaceted
capabilities
modern
wearables.
Finally,
emphasizes
shift
toward
multifunctionality,
through
increasingly
configured
perform
multiple
roles
simultaneously,
thereby
enhancing
both
utility
efficiency
textiles.
By
offering
a
detailed
account
current
achievements
potential
advancements
in
this
underscores
pivotal
role
crafting
next‐generation
wearables
for
healthcare,
sports,
beyond.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
development
of
wearable
electronics,
personal
mobile
equipment,
and
Internet
Things
systems
demands
smart
textiles
that
integrate
multiple
functions
with
enhanced
durability.
Herein,
the
study
reports
robust
multifunctional
energy
harvesting,
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding,
flame
resistance,
Joule
heating
capabilities,
fabricated
by
a
facile
yet
effective
integration
method
using
deposition
cross‐linked
MXene
(Ti
3
C
2
T
x
),
poly(vinyl
alcohol)
(PVA),
poly(acrylic
acid)
(PAA)
onto
traditional
Korean
paper,
Hanji
via
vacuum
filtration.
Comprehensive
analyses
confirm
cross‐linking,
structural
integrity,
interface
stability
in
MXene/PVA/PAA‐Hanji
(MPP‐H)
textiles,
which
synergistically
boost
their
performance.
MPP‐H
exhibit
remarkable
power
generation
lasting
over
60
min
density
102.2
µW
cm
−3
an
31.0
mWh
upon
application
20
µL
NaCl
solution.
EMI
shielding
effectiveness
(SE)
per
unit
thickness
X‐band
(8.2–12.4
GHz)
is
up
to
437.6
dB
mm
−1
,
ratio
absorption
reflection
reaching
4.5,
outperforming
existing
materials.
Superior
thermo‐chemo‐mechanical
properties
(flame
heating,
durability,
washability)
further
demonstrate
versatile
usability.
enables
diverse
functionalities
within
single,
textile
through
scalable
fabrication
method,
offering
transformative
potential
for
mobility
platforms.
ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(21), P. 12914 - 12940
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
With
advancements
in
science
and
technology
market
diversification
needs,
the
development
of
electronic
components
has
focused
on
miniaturization
high
integration.
At
same
time,
heat
generated
by
these
increases
rapidly,
excessive
accumulation
affects
performance
service
life
equipment;
therefore,
thermal
conductivity
materials
become
an
effective
way
to
solve
this
problem.
Over
years,
polymer-based
thermally
conductive
have
attracted
much
attention
because
their
excellent
insulating
properties,
chemical
resistance,
easy
processing
performance.
However,
polymers
commonly
used
are
mostly
highly
polluting
energy-consuming
petroleum-based
whose
large-scale
production
seriously
affected
resources
environment.
As
a
green,
low-carbon,
environmentally
friendly,
resource-efficient
alternative
material,
biobased
expected
be
potential
solution
for
management.
So
far,
reported
composites
is
far
from
expectation.
This
review
holistically
scopes
current
advances
field,
focusing
preparation
process,
modification,
application
prospects
composites.
Finally,
we
discuss
problems
look
forward
challenges
opportunities,
which
provide
ideas
research
generation
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Abstract
Metal
oxide
aerogels,
inorganic
cousins
of
the
highly
commercialized
metalloid
silica
exhibit
distinct
properties
specific
to
each
type.
Nevertheless,
they
share
a
common
challenge
with
aerogels—brittleness
and
low
mechanical
strength
due
their
particulate
necklace‐like
structure.
In
contrast,
polymer
aerogels
often
boast
significantly
enhanced
thanks
nanofibrillated
networks.
To
enhance
metal
formation
polymeric
nanostructure
is
micro‐templated.
This
method
transforms
microstructure
(e.g.,
Al
2
O
3
Cr
,
Fe
)
into
polymer‐like
nanobelt
Remarkably,
even
after
removing
template
through
calcination
at
600
°C,
structure
remains
intact.
These
(MNB)
exceptional
compressibility
while
retaining
mesoporous
As
demonstration,
resulting
Al‐MNB
aerogel
can
withstand
compression
up
80%
strain
without
fracturing
preserving
its
porous
high
surface
area
228
m
g
−1
pore
volume
0.7
cm
heat
treatment
1300
°C.
work
introduces
an
innovative
strategy
for
creating
distinctive
microstructure,
paving
way
novel
applications
unique
structures
performance.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
It
is
critically
important
to
maintain
the
body's
thermal
comfort
for
human
beings
in
extremely
cold
environments.
Cellulose
nanofibers
(CNF)-based
aerogels
represent
a
promising
sustainable
material
heat
retention
because
of
their
renewability
and
low
conductivity.
However,
CNF-based
often
suffer
high
production
costs
due
expensive
CNF,
poor
elasticity
and/or
unsatisfactory
insulation
owing
improper
microstructure
design.
Here,
facile
dual-template
strategy
reported
prepare
low-cost,
hyperelastic,
superhydrophobic
Fuller-dome-structured
CNF
aerogel
(CNF@PU)
with
The
combination
air
template
by
foaming
process
ice
enables
formation
dome-like
CNF@PU
aerogel,
which
serves
as
rope
bars
while
inexpensive
polyurethane
(PU)
acts
joints.
combines
ultra-elasticity,
conductivity
(24
mW
m
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Aerogel
fibers
uniting
characteristics
of
both
aerogels
(lightweight
and
porosity)
(flexibility
wearability)
exhibit
a
great
potential
for
the
production
next
generation
thermal
protection
textiles;
still,
complex
drying
procedures
mechanical
brittleness
remain
main
obstacles
toward
further
exploitation.
Herein,
flexible
robust
aramid
nanofiber
aerogel
(ANAFs)
are
scalably
prepared
by
continuous
wet-spinning
coupled
with
fast
air-drying.
This
synthesis
involves
calcium
ions
(Ca
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
highly
stretchable
self‐powered
electronic
skins
with
a
broad
detection
range
is
urgently
needed
but
remains
great
challenge.
Herein,
unprecedented
stretchable,
broad‐range‐response,
supercapacitor‐type,
one‐body,
and
are
developed
by
assembling
porous
polyurethane/polypyrrole
electrode,
polyacrylic
acid/polyacrylamide
ionic
gel
electrolyte,
polyurethane/MXene
electrode.
folded
structure
the
electrodes
significantly
enhances
stretchability,
while
modulus‐gradient
multilayer
device
effectively
broadens
pressure
range.
combine
dynamic/static
sensing,
ultrabroad
(20
Pa–3.5
MPa),
ultrahigh
stretchability
up
to
387%,
excellent
compression
stability
(5000
cycles
under
195
kPa),
good
stretching
(500
200%
tensile
strain).
They
have
capability
monitoring
human
body
motions,
physiological
signals,
high
pressures
from
motorcycle
tires,
as
well
tactile
sensing
robotic
grippers.
In
addition,
they
can
be
applied
for
thermal
management
electromagnetic
shielding
devices.
This
work
provides
new
strategy
multifunctional
wearable
electronics
sensors.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Abstract
Thermal
management
involves
precisely
controlling
temperatures
in
systems,
devices,
or
electronic
products
to
ensure
optimal
performance,
stability,
enhanced
efficiency,
and
lifespan,
which
include
high
thermal
conductivity,
superthermal
insulation,
active
passive
heating.
Carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs),
known
for
their
low
density,
mechanical
strength,
superior
electrical
conductivities,
represent
ideal
materials
lightweight,
high‐strength
applications,
showcasing
extensive
benefits
potential
intelligent
management.
This
review
explores
the
use
of
CNTs
improving
photothermal
conversion,
heating,
underscoring
unique
advantages
broad
application
prospects
smart
systems.
Specifically,
article
outlines
CNT
elevating
enhancing
insulation
characteristics,
increasing
energy
conversion
rates,
offering
vital
scientific
technical
guidance
creating
innovative,
next‐generation
materials.
By
systematically
analyzing
forecasting,
this
provides
strategic
direction
research
development
high‐performance
materials,
heralding
significant
role
future
studies.
Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Given
extremely
high
porosity,
aerogels
have
demonstrated
remarkable
advantages
in
serving
as
thermal
insulation
and
wave-transparent
materials.
Unfortunately,
their
practical
applications
are
greatly
confined
by
inherent
fragility.
The
recent
emergence
of
polymer
presents
an
ideal
platform
for
the
development
flexible
aerogel
films.
However,
additional
cross-linking
agents
necessitated
constructing
a
robust
structure,
complicating
production
process.
Herein,
we
report
film
based
on
meta-aramid
composites,
inspired
porous
structure
penguin
feathers.
intermolecular
hydrogen
bonds
function
natural
agents.
Their
disruption
results
dissolution
fibers,
while
reconstruction
facilitates
localized
rearrangement
chains
during
sol-gel
process,
generating
closed
nanopores.
Furthermore,
fluorinated
hollow
glass
microspheres
filled,
compressing
nanopores
situated
near
interface
to
75-150
nm.
This
meets
critical
threshold
required
Knudsen
effect,
decreasing
conductivity
levels
below
that
ambient
air.
At
optimized
doping
ratio
3
wt%,
is
21.6
mW
m-1
K-1,
achieving
low
dielectric
constant
1.43.
Simultaneously,
films
exhibit
enhanced
mechanical
properties,
also
show
benefits
hydrophobicity,
colorability,
ultralightness,
flame
retardancy,
making
themselves
multifunctional
materials
suitable
applications.