Multifunctional
flexible
textile
conductors,
such
as
those
capable
of
physiological
signal
detection,
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding,
and
thermal
management,
are
highly
desirable
for
stretchable
wearable
electronic
devices,
but
there
still
challenges
in
good
performance
conformability
on
human
skin.
Liquid
metals
(LMs)
possess
ideal
characteristics
fluidity,
high
conductivity,
low
toxicity,
making
them
inherently
soft
suitable
the
fabrication
biosensors.
In
this
work,
a
multifunctional
liquid
metal-coated
olefin
block
copolymers
(OBCs)
film
with
elasticity
incorporating
three-dimensional
conductive
network,
is
developed
EMI
motion
monitoring,
bioelectric
Joule
heating
via
an
electrospinning
method
spraying
process.
The
OBCs
exhibited
outstanding
large
elongation
strain
1560%
tensile
strength
0.48
MPa.
excellent
conductivity
metal
endows
LM/OBCs
shielding
69.38
dB;
even
after
1000
stretching
cycles,
average
SE
remains
at
58.89
dB.
Attributed
to
OBC,
prepared
wide
sensing
range
fast
response
200
ms,
indicating
monitoring
capability.
When
employed
electrocardiography
electromyography,
skin
precise
quality,
outperforming
commercial
electrodes.
Additionally,
temperature
could
be
up
71.9
°C
supplied
voltage
0.4
V.
This
work
demonstrates
that
suggests
great
potential
smart
textiles
electronics.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 2432 - 2442
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
The
trade-off
between
electrical
conductivity
and
mechanical
flexibility
in
fiber
sensors
impedes
their
widespread
adoption.
During
sports
activities,
extensive
exposure
to
body
sweat
leads
a
decline
the
performance
of
sensors.
A
multidimensional
biomimetic
superhydrophobic
yarn
sensor
was
prepared,
utilizing
polyurethane
(PU)
as
core
dopamine-modified
MXene
sheath.
This
achieved
by
drawing
inspiration
from
structure
cerebral
cortex
combine
unique
plate-tile
Nepenthes.
Its
surface
bionic
microstructure
constructed
increase
number
conductive
connection
points,
resulting
plate
tile
realizing
high
sensitivity
ultrahigh
hydrophobicity
sensor.
final
prepared
exhibited
low
resistance
(0.6
KΩ),
(3397.6),
characteristics
(contact
angle
=
135.3°).
Integrating
yarns
with
polyamide
knit
fabric,
fabric
are
designed
effectively
detect
minor
muscle
movements.
capability
is
essential
for
precise
movement
monitoring
ensuring
prompt
medical
assistance
patients
severe
injuries.
approach
enhances
yarn-based
stretch
implementing
multistage
structure.
Additionally,
it
remains
unaffected
when
integrated
into
athlete
fabrics,
thereby
accuracy.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
made
a
skincore
fiber
sensor
by
co–axial
wet
spinning.
It
can
accurately
detect
human
movement
and
breathing
due
to
its
humidity
pressure
response.
Wireless
signal
modules
were
used
for
monitoring
interaction.
The Design Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 20
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
Textiles
with
embedded
sensing
capabilities
can
be
an
ideal
solution
for
many
health
monitoring
applications
as
textiles
are
comfortable
to
wear
close
the
skin.
Various
integration
techniques
have
been
explored
over
years
create
and
garments
electronic
functionality.
One
method
is
embed
electronics
within
core
of
a
yarn
that
then
used
produce
textiles.
The
discussed
in
this
work
accomplishes
by
soldering
component
onto
conductive
wires,
encapsulating
them
discrete
resin
pod,
covering
wires
fibre
sheath.
This
incorporated
into
wearable
garments.
technology
has
already
variety
different
functions.
literature
shown
limitations
existing
design,
discusses
how
these
overcome.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Abstract
The
unique
1D
structure
of
fibers
offers
intriguing
attributes,
including
a
high
length‐to‐diameter
ratio,
miniatured
size,
light‐weight,
and
flexibility,
making
them
suitable
for
various
biomedical
applications,
such
as
health
monitoring,
disease
treatment,
minimally
invasive
surgeries.
However,
traditional
fiber
devices,
typically
composed
rigid,
dry,
non‐living
materials,
are
intrinsically
different
from
the
soft,
wet,
living
essence
biological
tissues,
thereby
posing
grand
challenges
long‐term,
reliable,
seamless
interfacing
with
systems.
Hydrogel
have
recently
emerged
promising
candidate,
in
light
their
similarity
to
tissues
mechanical,
chemical
aspects,
well
distinct
geometry.
In
this
review,
comprehensive
overview
recent
progress
hydrogel
fibers‐based
biointerfacing
technology
is
provided.
It
thoroughly
summarizes
manufacturing
strategy
functional
design,
especially
optical
electron
conductive
performance,
responsiveness
triggers
thermal,
magnetic
field
ultrasonic
wave,
etc.
Such
attributes
enable
which
also
examined
detail.
Future
potential
directions,
biosafety,
long‐term
reliability,
sterilization,
multi‐modalities
integration
intelligent
therapeutic
systems,
raised.
This
review
will
serve
valuable
resource
further
advancement
implementation
next‐generation
technology.
With
the
rapid
advancement
of
soft
electronics,
particularly
rise
fiber
electronics
and
smart
textiles,
there
is
an
urgent
need
to
develop
high-performance
materials
with
both
excellent
electrical
mechanical
properties.
However,
existing
including
metal
fibers,
carbon-based
intrinsically
conductive
polymer
composite
fibers
struggle
simultaneously
meet
requirements.
Here,
we
introduce
a
metalgel
unique
structure.
In
liquid
forms
continuum,
extending
throughout
entire
volume
nanostructured
fucoidan
networks,
which
are
immobilized
by
electrostatic
interactions.
The
distinctive
structure
imparts
metallic
conductivity
(2.8
×
106
S·m–1),
softness
(Young's
modulus
1.8
MPa),
stable
electromechanical
coupling
properties
(resistance
change
<5%
after
20,000
times
pressing,
stretching,
bending,
twisting
cycles).
were
woven
into
multifunctional
highlighting
their
potential
for
practical
applications.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Cellulose
nanocrystals
(CNCs)
hold
transformative
potential
for
sustainable
photonics,
particularly
in
applications
such
as
polarization-selective
devices
and
chiroptical
sensors.
However,
conventional
CNC
derivatives
are
primarily
limited
to
dense
flat
films,
restricting
their
functionalization
soft
fibers
wearable
textiles.
Advancing
CNCs
into
infinitely
extending
cylindrical
filaments
presents
an
opportunity
unlock
fascinating
applications,
yet
this
transformation
is
often
hindered
by
the
Plateau–Rayleigh
instability,
leading
breakup
of
suspensions
droplets.
Here,
we
propose
innovation
strategy
continuous
scalable
production
chiral
photonic
confining
photo-cross-linking
CNC/poly(ethylene
glycol)
diacrylate
precursors
within
microtubules.
The
resulting
filaments,
driven
both
shear
flow
self-assembly,
exhibit
a
high
degree
orientation
along
central
axis
while
preserving
nanohierarchical
structure
uniaxial
nematic
phase.
Notably,
these
achieve
order
parameter
0.91,
coupled
with
exceptional
mechanical
performances
(14
MJ·m–3),
well
dynamic
interference
color-change
capabilities
response
variations
hygroscopicity
or
applied
strain.
We
present
proof-of-concept
optical
fabrics
using
which
supports
development
smart
textiles
fashionable
clothing,
thereby
significantly
enriching
diversity
design
possibilities
CNC-based
materials.
