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{"title":"Wearable and Integrable Core-Spun Yarns for Moisture-Enabled Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered Intelligent Monitoring","authors":"Cheng Zhang,&nbsp;Kaiying Zhao,&nbsp;Zhenzhou Fu,&nbsp;Haoyu Li,&nbsp;Chengzu Li,&nbsp;Jiamu Dai,&nbsp;Fayun Wei,&nbsp;Xinyang He,&nbsp;Hailou Wang,&nbsp;Wei Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s42765-026-00708-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42765-026-00708-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Human respiration, perspiration, and skin evaporation continuously release moisture, making humidity a promising self-sustainable energy source for wearable electronics. However, conventional film-type moisture-enabled electric generators suffer from limitations in flexibility and integration with wearable platforms. Here, we report an Ag polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanofiber core-spun yarn (APNCY) with moisture-enabled electric generation fabricated via conjugate electrospinning, where a sandwich structure composed of a zinc core electrode, a PVA/LiCl nanofiber hygroscopic layer, and a sprayed silver shell enables efficient harvesting of ambient humidity. The LiCl concentration critically affects fiber morphology and moisture affinity, with the APNCY fabricated using 0.2 wt.% LiCl achieving optimal performance, delivering approximately 0.75 V and 0.034 mA at 95% RH while maintaining stable operation for over 10000 s. Benefiting from its yarn architecture, the device can readily interface with the human body for signal acquisition. Combined with deep learning algorithms and t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding (t-SNE) feature space analysis, the device enables high-accuracy recognition of multiple breathing patterns and supports self-powered wireless abnormality warnings, demonstrating strong potential for smart textiles, passive physiological monitoring, and self-powered wearable healthcare applications.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":459,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Fiber Materials","volume":"8 5","pages":"1845 - 1860"},"PeriodicalIF":22.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148710420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Jammed Microfiber Inks Enable Aligned 3D Printing for Epigenetic Muscle Regeneration","authors":"Kook In Youn,&nbsp;Jeong-Hui Park,&nbsp;Nandin Mandakhbayar,&nbsp;Mohsen Taghizadeh,&nbsp;Seongwon Jin,&nbsp;Jibum Kim,&nbsp;Jung-Hwan Lee,&nbsp;Kwang Hoon Song","doi":"10.1007/s42765-026-00694-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42765-026-00694-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Fiber alignment in the extracellular matrix provides critical topographical cues for tissue regeneration, yet the underlying epigenetic mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we developed 3D-printable hydrogel microfiber inks to systematically investigate how aligned topography drives muscle regeneration through epigenetic priming. Gelatin-norbornene (GelNB) microfibers (approximately 300 μm in diameter) were fabricated via ultraviolet crosslinking, fragmented, and jammed to create shear-thinning inks for extrusion-based 3D printing. Aligned microfiber scaffolds induced alignment of C2C12 murine skeletal myoblasts with increased nuclear aspect ratios and chromatin decondensation. An assay for transposase-accessible chromatin using sequencing revealed rapid chromatin remodeling within 24 h, with enrichment of master myogenic regulators and mechanosensitive transcription factors at newly accessible sites. RNA-seq confirmed widespread differential gene expression, demonstrating that physical alignment drives chromatin accessibility changes that enable transcriptional activation of muscle differentiation programs. In vivo validation using a volumetric muscle loss model revealed that compared with the perpendicular alignment of control groups, the groups with scaffolds with horizontally aligned fibers achieved superior muscle regeneration, with enhanced tissue recovery and reduced fibrosis. Epigenetic changes observed in vitro were confirmed in vivo, validating the mechanistic link between topographical cues and chromatin remodeling during tissue regeneration. These findings establish that 3D-printed aligned microfiber topography systematically controls epigenetic mechanisms to guide muscle regeneration, providing a powerful platform for the development of regenerative fibrous biomaterials.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":459,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Fiber Materials","volume":"8 4","pages":"1575 - 1594"},"PeriodicalIF":22.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148268764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Asymmetric Carbon Nanotube Yarns for Electrochemical and Mechanical Balance in Artificial Muscle Fascicle","authors":"Jae Sang Hyeon,&nbsp;Gyu Hyeon Song,&nbsp;Jieun Sim,&nbsp;Jinyeong Choi,&nbsp;Ji In Choi,&nbsp;Youngjin Jeong,&nbsp;Seon Jeong Kim","doi":"10.1007/s42765-026-00705-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42765-026-00705-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Artificial muscle fascicles that mimic the hierarchical structure of biological muscles are essential for translating the high performance of individual artificial muscles into scalable soft robotics applications. However, in electrochemical artificial muscles, the muscle fascicles that consist of anodic and cathodic muscles have asymmetric actuation due to electrochemical imbalance between the anodic and cathodic sides, including voltage, capacitance, and ion volume. This imbalance reduces the overall actuation of muscle fascicles and poses a challenge for soft robot design. We here demonstrate an asymmetric configuration for carbon nanotube (CNT) artificial muscles to resolve both the electrochemical imbalances and the subsequent mechanical imbalance. The ratio of cathodic-to-anodic muscles in the fascicles was tuned to achieve electrochemical balance, and the spring index of the coiled structure was adjusted to match the mechanical modulus between the muscles. This asymmetric strategy was further extended to multiplied structures, forming the basis of artificial muscle fascicles with improved performance. These results provide a scalable strategy for translating high-performance individual CNT artificial muscles into efficient and powerful artificial muscle fascicles for future soft robotic systems.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":459,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Fiber Materials","volume":"8 4","pages":"1725 - 1734"},"PeriodicalIF":22.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148268566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nanostructured Carbon Fiber Current Collector Enabling High Mass-Loading Electrodes for High-Performance Electrochemical Desalination","authors":"Kaixin Tan,&nbsp;Xingliang Yao,&nbsp;Jianbo Li,&nbsp;Weiqing Kong,&nbsp;Yanjiao Teng,&nbsp;Yaobin Wang,&nbsp;Meng Zhang,&nbsp;Yuanyuan Feng,&nbsp;Feifei Jia,&nbsp;Shaoxian Song,&nbsp;Junfei Liang,&nbsp;Seeram Ramakrishna","doi":"10.1007/s42765-026-00709-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42765-026-00709-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Capacitive deionization (CDI) is a promising desalination technology for relieving freshwater shortage. However, designing and fabricating high mass-loading and high-performance CDI electrodes, so as to meet the practical demand (~ 10 mg cm⁻²) and to improve the areal capacity of CDI devices, still remain challenging. Herein, we propose a current collector-structuring strategy to fabricate MnO₂@CSA and BiOCl@CSA electrodes, via pre-constructing highly ordered porous carbon nanosheet arrays on carbon fibers (CSA) and then depositing MnO₂ or BiOCl. It was demonstrated that compared with conventional planar current collector, the surface nanostructuring of carbon fibers can effectively reduce the thickness of the active material layer by approximately 26-fold at high mass loadings (&gt; 20 mg cm⁻²), thereby greatly shortening both ion and electron transport distances. Meanwhile, the open 3D array network of MnO₂@CSA and BiOCl@CSA electrodes endows them with fast kinetics for ion diffusion and adsorption. Consequently, with an overall mass loading of approximately 24 mg cm⁻², the MnO₂@CSA||BiOCl@CSA cell delivers impressive areal and gravimetric salt adsorption capacities (0.72 mg cm⁻² and 30.8 mg g⁻¹), along with excellent cycling stability. Our study reveals that rational design of the current collector microstructure can significantly enhance the mass-loading and desalination performance of CDI electrodes, thereby better meeting practical requirements and offering great promise for CDI applications.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":459,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Fiber Materials","volume":"8 5","pages":"1861 - 1872"},"PeriodicalIF":22.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148710403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Superhydrophobic MXene Sediment-Based Fabric Evaporator with Dual-Mode Self-Healing Function for Anti-scaling Solar Desalination","authors":"Anyang Duan,&nbsp;Zhonglin Xiang,&nbsp;Mengyuan Qi,&nbsp;Xiaodong Jiang,&nbsp;Guowei Xiao,&nbsp;Jinmei Du,&nbsp;Changhai Xu","doi":"10.1007/s42765-025-00662-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42765-025-00662-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The application of superhydrophobic surfaces to prevent salt accumulation in solar-driven interfacial evaporation is currently hindered due to their inferior durability. This study presents superhydrophobic photothermal fabrics (ITMS@PET) with ambient-temperature spontaneous and photothermally accelerated dual-mode self-healing capability by electrospraying imine-bond crosslinked polydimethylsiloxane-based supramolecular polymers (I-PDMS), titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO₂ NPs), and MXene sediment (MS) on the polyester fabric. The MS recycled from the synthesis process of MXene endows the fabric with broadband spectrum absorption capacity with absorptance of 92.9% in the range of 200–2500 nm, addressing the double challenges of cost and resource waste. Owing to the synergy of high-bond-energy I-PDMS and toughened TiO₂ NPs, ITMS@PET fabrics maintain their superhydrophobicity after abrasion, washing, chemical corrosion, ultraviolet, outdoor, and extreme temperature exposure. Furthermore, driven by free energy minimization, the migration of dynamic imine bonds to damaged areas enables the ITMS@PET fabrics to self-heal their superhydrophobicity at 20 °C within 4 h, with the process accelerating to 16 min under 1 sun irradiation. Notably, the integration of ITMS@PET fabrics with cotton rod and thermal insulator constructs solar fabric evaporators that resist performance degradation from salt and dust fouling, achieving the water flux of 1.95 kg m⁻² h⁻¹ and solar efficiency of 90.7% under 1 sun irradiation, with no performance decline after 50 cycles. This work addresses the poor durability of superhydrophobic solar evaporators by proposing a stable, efficient, economical, and eco-friendly approach to freshwater production.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":459,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Fiber Materials","volume":"8 3","pages":"1077 - 1094"},"PeriodicalIF":21.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147735004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electrospun MOFs/Polymer Nanofiber Electrolytes for Solid-State Lithium Batteries: Interface Engineering and Synergistic Ion Transport","authors":"Xuemeng Gan,&nbsp;Liangjie Gu,&nbsp;Panpan Dong,&nbsp;Xiahui Zhang,&nbsp;Xingxing Jiao,&nbsp;Guilin Feng,&nbsp;Chunliu Xu,&nbsp;Shihai You,&nbsp;Junchao Zheng,&nbsp;Min-Kyu Song,&nbsp;Weiqing Yang","doi":"10.1007/s42765-026-00692-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42765-026-00692-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Solid composite electrolytes that integrate metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with polymer electrolytes combine the flexibility of polymers with structural order and rigidity of MOFs, emerging as promising candidates for high-performance solid-state lithium batteries. However, conventional physical blending leads to poor interfacial compatibility between MOFs and polymer, hindering ion transport and resulting in phase separation during processing and operation, thereby compromising structural integrity and compositional homogeneity. Electrospinning has recently offered an effective strategy to better incorporate MOFs within polymer matrices, enabling more uniform composites and enhanced ion conduction. Based on these developments, this review systematically elaborates on the component design and ion transport mechanisms of MOFs/polymer nanofiber electrolytes, with a focus on advanced integration strategies beyond physical mixing. This review further discusses combined methods for fabricating MOFs/polymer nanofiber electrolytes and examines the synergistic mechanisms by which MOFs and polymers collectively enhance ionic conductivity and interfacial stability. This review also provides a detailed analysis of current challenges facing MOFs-based composite electrolytes and proposes potential future research directions. By presenting a comprehensive, systematic, and accessible overview of integration strategies and functional mechanisms in diverse MOFs/polymer nanofiber electrolytes, this review aims to inform and inspire the development of high-performance solid-state lithium batteries.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":459,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Fiber Materials","volume":"8 3","pages":"920 - 946"},"PeriodicalIF":21.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147734819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Bioflexible Janus Dressing with Unidirectional Drainage for Dynamic pH Monitoring, Exudate Management, and Immune Modulation in Diabetic Wound Healing","authors":"Haoran Liu,&nbsp;Jiahui Sun,&nbsp;Jiancheng Dong,&nbsp;Haijun Zhu,&nbsp;Yidong Peng,&nbsp;Yanqing Gu,&nbsp;Yunpeng Huang,&nbsp;Tianxi Liu","doi":"10.1007/s42765-025-00661-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42765-025-00661-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Excessive exudate accumulation and chronic inflammation are major barriers to diabetic wound repair, leading to infection risk and impaired tissue regeneration. Conventional dressings lack elasticity and intimate skin conformability, often adhering to fragile tissue and causing secondary trauma. Herein, we developed an ultra-conformable Janus dressing composed of a gentamicin sulfate (GS)-loaded styrene–ethylene–butylene–styrene (SEBS) immune-modulating layer and a PEO–PPO–PEO triblock copolymer (F127)/curcumin (Cur)-loaded thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) pH-visualizing layer. The asymmetric design integrates differences in surface wettability and fiber porosity between the two layers and enables unidirectional and anti-gravity transport of wound exudate from the SEBS/GS side to the TPU/F127/Cur side, effectively preventing fluid reflux and reducing infection risk. The soft and elastic polymeric matrix ensures intimate wound conformity and mechanical protection, while facilitating angiogenesis and collagen deposition. Furthermore, the pH-responsive dressing not only absorbs inflammatory exudates, but also provides visual, dynamic monitoring of the healing process through pH-dependent color changes. In vitro assays and histological analyses demonstrated that GS-mediated immunomodulation via inflammation suppression and microenvironment improvement markedly accelerated wound closure in diabetic models within 12 days. This multifunctional dressing offers a promising pathway toward next-generation, intelligent, and patient-friendly therapies for chronic diabetic wounds.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":459,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Fiber Materials","volume":"8 3","pages":"1062 - 1076"},"PeriodicalIF":21.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147734926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Multi-strand Yarn with Integrated Sensing and Addressable Display Fabricated via “Lock-Knot”","authors":"Linli Gan,&nbsp;Shuo Li,&nbsp;Haojie Lu,&nbsp;Mengjia Zhu,&nbsp;Haomin Wang,&nbsp;Jiongke Jin,&nbsp;Yida Wang,&nbsp;Weilin Xu,&nbsp;Yingying Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s42765-026-00696-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42765-026-00696-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Smart fibers/yarns have attracted significant attention due to their highly potential applications in healthcare, astronautics, and human–machine interfaces. However, the fabrication of multifunctional smart fibers/yarns is very challenging, especially while keeping the good flexibility and durability of traditional ones. Herein, inspired by the multi-strand structure of traditional yarns, we developed a multifunctional yarn with integrated sensing (such as strain and temperature) and real-time addressable display units interconnected using a lock-knot joint technique, which enables adjustable positioning of different units. The strain sensing fibers have good elasticity and high sensitivity (gauge factors over 11 for strain within 0–39%), enabling monitoring of most human body deformations. The temperature sensing unit has a sensitivity of 0.27%/°C within 28–38 °C, suitable for monitoring body temperature. Blue, green, and yellow electroluminescent units with a size of 2 mm² and luminance values of 0.2, 0.8, and 0.1 cd/m² are integrated with the sensing units in one yarn, enabling sensing and displaying external stimuli in a real-time and addressable manner. The lock-knot yarn exhibits good flexibility, weavability, and washability, facilitating its practical applications. By integrating the smart yarn into clothes, we demonstrated its application in hunchback detection, running position tracking, “clothing climate” warning, and sports training guidance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":459,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Fiber Materials","volume":"8 4","pages":"1608 - 1620"},"PeriodicalIF":22.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148268784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modulus-Adjustable Smart Insole with Magneto-tunable Flexibility, High Impact-Responsive Energy Absorption and Low-Voltage Thermal Management","authors":"Liang Lu,&nbsp;Xinyi Wang,&nbsp;Shaolin Ge,&nbsp;Quan Shu,&nbsp;Ken Cham-Fai Leung,&nbsp;Zuchang Ma,&nbsp;Shouhu Xuan","doi":"10.1007/s42765-026-00700-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42765-026-00700-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Foot-mounted wearable equipment is rapidly being applied in healthcare and sports protection. However, it still faces limitations such as un-tunable mechanical properties, insufficient impact cushioning, and single functionality, failing to meet the personalized dynamic requirements. Herein, a magnetorheological-shear stiffening synergistic conductive composite fabric (named MRG/MFC) is proposed for smart insoles, integrating magneto-tunable flexibility, efficient impact cushioning, and electrothermal therapy. Under applying the magnetic field, the modulus of MRG/MFC can be adjusted and the magnetorheological effect of the magnetorheological shear stiffening gel (MRG) reaches up to 3161% (600 mT). Meanwhile, the shear stiffening gel endows the MRG/MFC with the typical rate-dependent energy dissipation, in which the peak impact force can be critically reduced (&gt;45%) and the buffer time can be particularly prolonged (&gt;80%). In addition, MRG/MFC can quickly absorb sweat; thus, it also enhances the wearing comfort. Furthermore, owing to the good electric conductivity, the MRG/MFC shows wonderful electrothermal properties (30–115 °C) under low voltage, and this offers the possibility for foot health care. Finally, a smart insole integrated with MRG/MFC is constructed and its plantar stress distribution can be regulated <i>via</i> attaching a magnetic sticker. As a result, this design concept provides a multifunctional composite for personalized foot protection which possesses wide application potential for athletes and diabetic patients.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":459,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Fiber Materials","volume":"8 4","pages":"1666 - 1678"},"PeriodicalIF":22.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148268765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eco-Friendly Free-Standing Conductive PEDOT-based Nonwovens for Wearable and Flexible Touch Sensors","authors":"Emanuele Alberto Slejko,&nbsp;Vivek Manish,&nbsp;Roberta Miroglio,&nbsp;Alessandro Talone,&nbsp;Giovanni Carraro,&nbsp;Letizia Savio,&nbsp;Ola Alayan,&nbsp;Gianangelo Bracco,&nbsp;Luca Vattuone,&nbsp;Alessio Montarsolo,&nbsp;Dario Cavallo,&nbsp;Roberto Spotorno,&nbsp;Chiara Gambardella,&nbsp;Marco Faimali,&nbsp;Veronica Piazza,&nbsp;Maria F. Pantano,&nbsp;Marco Smerieri","doi":"10.1007/s42765-026-00681-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42765-026-00681-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This work focuses on the development of eco-friendly, free-standing conductive nonwovens electrospun from poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) and polyethylene oxide (PEO) for applications in flexible and wearable electronics. The study advances the understanding of PEDOT-based nanofiber mats by employing thermal treatment to enhance their conductivity, followed by extensive electrical, mechanical, and electrochemical characterization. A novel aspect of this research is the environmental evaluation of these materials through ecotoxicological assays. Tests conducted on freshwater and marine organisms, including bacteria, algae, and crustaceans, simulate the potential impact of these nonwoven materials on aquatic ecosystems and address both freshwater compatibility and the unexplored marine toxicity. The findings indicate that the PEDOT-based nonwovens exhibit improved conductivity and mechanical strength upon thermal treatment, while maintaining environmental compatibility. The study also demonstrates the practical application of these materials in a sensorized prototype glove suitable for rehabilitation, highlighting their potential for use in advanced wearable technologies. This multidisciplinary approach bridges material innovation and environmental responsibility by examining the sustainable use of conductive polymers in wearable devices. Overall, the findings highlight the intersection of advances in electrospun nanomaterials and environmental sustainability, contributing to advancements in wearable technologies while promoting eco-responsible material usage.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":459,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Fiber Materials","volume":"8 4","pages":"1444 - 1465"},"PeriodicalIF":22.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42765-026-00681-7.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148268656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}