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  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Textile Engineering

Background:

  • Fibers are fundamental to human development and textiles.
  • Synthetic fibers offer enhanced durability, customization, and cost-effectiveness.
  • The rise of wearable electronics necessitates advanced, multifunctional fibers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of advanced functional fibers for energy applications.
  • To focus on fiber-based energy conversion and storage devices.
  • To discuss the integration of these devices and future prospects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on smart and functional fibers.
  • Analysis of fiber-based nanogenerators, solar cells, supercapacitors, and batteries.
  • Discussion on smart structural design for integrated devices.

Main Results:

  • Advanced functional fibers are enabling new possibilities in fiber electronics.
  • Significant progress has been made in fiber-based energy conversion and storage.
  • Integration of diverse energy devices within fiber structures is crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Smart fibers are key to the future of wearable electronics and energy supply.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is vital for advancing this field.
  • The development of smart fibers promises a new era in electronic textiles.