{"title":"Experimental and Machine Learning-Based Optimization of Load Resistance in an MFC Vibration Energy Harvesting System","authors":"Jae-Ha Kim,·Seung-Ah-Yang, Joo-Yong Kim","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01500-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01500-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the electromechanical behavior and power generation characteristics of a macro-fiber composite (MFC)-based vibration energy harvesting system by integrating experimental analysis with machine learning-based prediction. A cantilever-type harvester composed of an MFC actuator (P1 type) and MFC energy harvester (P2 type) was fabricated, and vibration was induced using high-voltage excitation under resonant conditions. Open-circuit measurements demonstrated that the output voltage increased monotonically with the actuator input voltage due to enhanced structural vibration and mechanical deformation. Under closed-circuit conditions, the RMS voltage increased with load resistance, while the harvested power exhibited a peak-shaped profile, reaching a maximum at load resistance between approximately 100 Ω and 22 kΩ depending on the excitation amplitude. To predict the harvested power and identify the optimal load resistance, three regression models—random forest, least-squares boosting (LSBoost), and Gaussian process regression (GPR)—were trained using experimentally collected RMS voltage and power data. While random forest and LSBoost captured general trends, they showed considerable errors near the peak power region. In contrast, GPR most accurately reproduced the nonlinear relationship between power and load resistance, achieving the lowest RMSE (0.0926). GPR-based predictions enabled precise estimation of the optimal load resistance for each input voltage, with a maximum predicted power of 4.37 <i>μ</i>W at 21.8 kΩ under 400 V excitation—closely matching the experimental results.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4613 - 4623"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Performance of Epoxy Composites by Hybrid Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven/Glass Fiber Reinforcement","authors":"Sadık Olguner","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01510-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01510-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the hybridization of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy laminates with polypropylene (PP) spunbond nonwoven fabrics to tailor their mechanical and thermal properties. Four laminate configurations were produced: pure glass fiber (PL1), glass fiber with PP spunbond on the outer surface (PL2), glass fiber with PP spunbond in the core (PL3), and pure PP spunbond (PL4). Tensile, flexural, impact, and thermal conductivity tests were conducted to evaluate their performance. The incorporation of PP spunbond layers reduced tensile and flexural strengths but increased strain capacity and improved impact performance under unnotched conditions, indicating enhanced ductility and energy absorption capability. The results further revealed that laminate architecture and outer-layer configuration strongly influence both mechanical and thermal responses. In particular, placing glass fiber layers at the laminate surfaces enhanced the flexural performance, whereas positioning spunbond layers at the outer surfaces reduced thermal conductivity and improved insulation characteristics. These findings demonstrate that different laminate configurations provide distinct performance advantages rather than a single optimum solution. Overall, the proposed hybrid structures offer an effective strategy for designing multifunctional composite laminates with tailored combinations of strength, flexibility, impact resistance, and thermal insulation for specific application requirements.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4535 - 4547"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chao Xu, Moyao Li, Shaoqi Zhu, Jiachen Ye, Jiahe Zhang, Xue Li
{"title":"Textile-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators with Chitosan/Tannic Acid Interfacial Interlocking Enhancement: For Self-Powered Motion Sensing and Intelligent Pressure Ulcer Warning","authors":"Chao Xu, Moyao Li, Shaoqi Zhu, Jiachen Ye, Jiahe Zhang, Xue Li","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01508-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01508-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Textile-based triboelectric nanogenerators (T-TENGs) have broad prospects in the wearable field due to their excellent breathability, biocompatibility, and low manufacturing cost. The most representative cotton fabric substrates are often limited by their weak frictional polarity and limited output. The current functional modification relies on cumbersome deposition processes and is costly. Therefore, in this study, the self-assembly properties of chitosan (CS) and tannic acid (TA) were utilized to construct a functional coating on the surface of cotton fabric through a simple layer-by-layer immersion method. This simple and low-cost design significantly improves the electrical output while maintaining breathability, resolving the contradiction between comfort and performance. The optimized T-TENG achieved an output voltage and current of 80 V and 0.23 μA, respectively, under 3 N and 5 Hz conditions, which are about 3.5 times higher than that of the unmodified device. The maximum power density can reach 36 mW/m<sup>2</sup>, and after 12,000 mechanical cycles and long-term washing, its output remains stable. This device can not only drive an electronic thermo-hygrometer, light up 160 LED lights, but also serve as a highly sensitive self-powered sensor to accurately capture multi-joint movements and gait characteristics. More importantly, the pressure ulcer warning system developed based on the 2 × 2 sensor array of the modified devices has successfully achieved real-time monitoring of long-term bedridden patients and issued alerts for prolonged immobility. This work provides a new solution for developing intelligent medical wearable fabrics that are both comfortable and clinically valuable.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4225 - 4241"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zifeng Niu, Weilong Wu, Lu Meng, Haoran Chen, Shijie Ma, Jigang Zhao, Ziyi Yin, Jun Zhang, Chengchun Tang, Yanming Xue
{"title":"Continuous Boron Nitride Fibers Derived from Dicyandiamide–Formaldehyde–Boric Acid Resin","authors":"Zifeng Niu, Weilong Wu, Lu Meng, Haoran Chen, Shijie Ma, Jigang Zhao, Ziyi Yin, Jun Zhang, Chengchun Tang, Yanming Xue","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01504-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01504-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of cost-effective precursors for the facile fabrication of continuous boron nitride fibers (BNFs) is a prerequisite for the large-scale utilization of boron nitride (BN) ceramics and remains a pressing pursuit in contemporary materials research. Herein, we report a novel and polymer-additive-free method for producing BNFs based on a stable low-crosslinked dicyandiamide–formaldehyde–boric acid resin (LC-DFBR) system. The preparation of BNFs involves three key steps: straightforward spinning of the LC-DFBR, heat treatment to form high-crosslinked fibers (FP), and followed by high-temperature pyrolysis of these fibers. The LC-DFBR with excellent stability and spinnability forms FP via spinning and non-foaming treatment, effectively avoiding structural damage to continuous BNFs during pyrolysis. In this method, a controllable heat treatment temperature from 1100 to 1500 °C and the introduction of an appropriate amount of boric acid at the precursor stage endow the BNFs with a rich microporous structure and a high specific surface area (SSA). However, after heat treatment at 1600 °C, the micropores undergo fusion and collapse, which facilitate a highly dense and intact fibrous morphology for BNFs, endowing the BNFs with excellent mechanical properties. Besides, we also rationally propose a possible formation mechanism of the pyrolyzed BNFs derived from the LC-DFBR fibers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4187 - 4199"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mechanical Performance of Sustainable Mandarin Peel Powder Filled Photopolymer Resin: A Taguchi-Based Experimental Study","authors":"Resul Durlu, Mustafa Sami Ata, Hakan Kazan","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01509-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01509-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study systematically investigates the effects of the filler content of mandarin peel powder and processing variables on the tensile properties of a commercial eSUN photopolymer resin using a Taguchi L9 experimental design. Filler was incorporated into the resin at three concentrations (1, 3, and 5 wt%) and fabricated via silicone mold casting. Three control parameters, curing time (60, 75, and 90 min), mixing speed (300, 400, and 500 rpm), and filler content, were optimized. Tensile testing was conducted in accordance with ASTM D638 to obtain stress–strain data. S/N ratio analysis and analysis of variance (ANOVA) identified filler content as the most influential factor, followed by mixing speed and curing time. The highest tensile strength was achieved at the lowest MPP concentration (1 wt%). Higher loadings resulted in reduced mechanical performance due to particle agglomeration and stress concentrations. Notably, composites with 1 wt% filler exhibited tensile properties comparable to or exceeding those of pure resin, while reducing overall resin consumption. The results demonstrate that filler is a viable, sustainable additive for photopolymer systems when processed under optimized conditions. Furthermore, the integrated Taguchi-ANOVA approach proved to be an efficient methodology for determining optimal parameters with a minimized number of experiments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4149 - 4156"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Quan Wang, Yihang Wu, Tengfei Shi, Xiuwen Huang, Yiran Lu, Boliang Li, Zuju Shu
{"title":"Preparation of Electrospun Titanium Dioxide/Polyvinyl Alcohol Membranes and their Ethylene Scavenging Performance","authors":"Quan Wang, Yihang Wu, Tengfei Shi, Xiuwen Huang, Yiran Lu, Boliang Li, Zuju Shu","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01492-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01492-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To obtain the fibrous membranes with the ability to effectively remove ethylene and extend the shelf life of agricultural produce, the electrospun membrane was developed by incorporating titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO<sub>2</sub>) into a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix. The impact of TiO<sub>2</sub> loading on the structural, mechanical, thermal, and functional properties of the membranes was systematically investigated. The results showed that TiO<sub>2</sub> was successfully integrated into the nanofibers. The incorporation of TiO<sub>2</sub> not only enhanced the tensile strength and thermal stability of the membrane but also endowed it with significant photocatalytic ethylene removal capability. The ethylene scavenging performance was found to be strongly dependent on the TiO<sub>2</sub> content, exhibiting a trend of first increasing and then decreasing. The PVA-6 membrane with a PVA/TiO<sub>2</sub> volume ratio of 6 achieved a peak ethylene removal efficiency of 20.83% over 72 h, significantly outperforming the PVA membrane. When applied to banana preservation, the PVA-6 membrane effectively delayed the ripening process, as evidenced by the minimal changes in weight loss, firmness, color, and TSS compared to the PVA membrane. This work demonstrates a sustainable active packaging strategy with great potential for broad application in the postharvest preservation of climacteric fruits and vegetables.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4269 - 4281"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Carbon-Fiber Face-Sheet Hybridization and Phase-Change Filling for Multifunctional 3D Glass Spacer Composites: Mechanical, Thermomechanical, and EMI Shielding Assessment","authors":"Volkan Eskizeybek, Ferhat Yıldırım","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01495-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01495-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Multifunctional enclosures for energy-dense systems increasingly require simultaneous load-bearing capacity, thermal regulation, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding within lightweight structures. In this work, multifunctional 3D spacer composites were engineered by surface hybridization of E-glass 3D spacer fabrics with twill-woven carbon-fiber face sheets, followed by optional filling of the internal channels with a paraffin-based phase-change material (PCM). Carbon face-sheet hybridization increased the maximum bending force by 72% and flexural modulus from 6.6 to 9.7 GPa, while the peak impact force increased by 36% with reduced penetration and smaller damage zones. The hybrid laminate also exhibited a > 30% higher storage modulus and retained the stiffness up to ~ 61 °C. EMI shielding effectiveness of the hybrid composite was obtained as 66.2 dB. Despite carbon incorporation, the 3D architecture maintained low through-thickness thermal conductivity (0.040–0.045 W m⁻<sup>1</sup> K⁻<sup>1</sup>), and PCM filling slightly reduced the conductivity while improving thermal-barrier behavior. The carbon fabric face-sheet hybridization combined with optional PCM integration provides a scalable route to lightweight 3D composites that concurrently deliver mechanical robustness, passive thermal management, and high-performance EMI shielding.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4517 - 4533"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sodium-Alginate-Modified Electrospun Cod-Collagen-Peptide Nanofibers: Box–Behnken Process Optimization and Structure–Hydration–Property Correlations in a Chitosan-Supported Composite Mat","authors":"Jiawei Han, Yi Wang, Kehui Deng","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01502-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01502-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Electrospun protein–polysaccharide nanofibers are promising biocompatible substrates for skin-contact materials, yet controlling their morphology and hydration behavior in ternary systems remains challenging. In this work, the modification of a cod collagen peptide/poly(ethylene oxide) (CCP/PEO) system with sodium alginate (SA) was investigated as a model polyelectrolyte interaction. A three-factor Box–Behnken design was applied to optimize the spinning-solution preparation for the liquid absorption capacity (LAC), yielding an optimum at a 12.5 h reaction time, 30 °C, and a 30:1 CCP/SA mass ratio. SEM, FTIR, and XRD analyses indicated that electrostatic association and hydrogen bonding between the protonated amino groups of CCP and carboxylate groups of SA facilitated the formation of uniform nanofibers (458 ± 114 nm) with reduced crystallinity. These interactions significantly enhanced the mechanical performance (<i>p</i> < 0.01), with a 13.1% increase in tensile strength and a 27.3% increase in elongation at break. Compared to unmodified controls, the SA-modified composite mats exhibited a ~ 27% higher LAC (1063.9%) and improved water retention after simulated skin contact, despite a moderate reduction in permeability. A three-stage hydration mechanism—comprising capillary substrate uptake, osmotic swelling within the proposed polyelectrolyte network, and nanofiber dissolution—is proposed to explain the enhanced hydration capacity. This study provides a quantitative process map for the design of high-performance dry-state carriers for functional facial masks.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4255 - 4267"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developing a Novel Phosphorus–Nitrogen Flame Retardant from Rapeseed Meal and Its Application on Cotton Fabric","authors":"Wenju Zhu, Wei Peng, Shuolong Wang, Shuang Xu, Kai Ma, Jiarui Liu, Xiaokang Yang, Jia Chen, Bowen Cheng","doi":"10.1007/s12221-026-01505-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-026-01505-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, according to the design principle of intumescent flame retardant, rapeseed meal was modified into a phosphorus-nitrogen flame-retardant HPRm by using H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>–H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub> system, and L9(3<sup>4</sup>) orthogonal experiment was designed to optimize the modification conditions. Cotton fabric was durably flame-retarded with HPRm via an optimized pad-dry-cure process. With only a 12.74% weight gain, the treated fabric achieved an LOI of 39.4% and a 34 mm damage length in the VFT. In CCT, the PHRR and THR of HPRm cotton decreased significantly. In addition, since HPRm can form multiple covalent bonds with cotton fibers, the LOI of HPRm cotton remained at 35.7% after 50 washing cycles and self-extinguished in VFT. At the same time, the results of TG, TG-IR and char residue analysis confirmed that HPRm changed the pyrolysis pathway of cotton fabric, reduced the production of combustible gas and formed a stable P/N char layer on the surface of cotton fiber, which effectively interrupted the combustion of cotton fabric. HPRm finishing somewhat reduced the fabric’s mechanical properties and softness. This work provides a feasible method for realizing the resource utilization of traditional agricultural by-products and the environmentally friendly and durable flame retardant of cotton fabrics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"27 9","pages":"4355 - 4371"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}