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Shengtai Qian1, Xingbei Wang1, Wei Yan2,3,4
1School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore.
Frontiers of Optoelectronics
|March 22, 2023
Summary
Thermally drawn piezoelectric fibers enable advanced flexible electronics for smart sensing and healthcare. This review highlights breakthroughs in fiber materials, fabrication, and applications, paving the way for future innovations.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Flexible and wearable electronics are crucial for medical, communication, and computational applications.
- Piezoelectric materials are vital for energy harvesting, sensing, and actuation in wearable devices.
- Fiber-shaped piezoelectric devices offer superior advantages over traditional thin-film technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in thermally drawn piezoelectric fibers and fiber-enabled intelligent fabrics.
- To highlight key aspects including materials, architecture, fabrication, and device integration.
- To explore diverse applications in smart sensing, healthcare, and energy harvesting.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of scientific and technological breakthroughs.
- Analysis of fiber materials, structural designs, and fabrication processes.
- Examination of device integration and functional performance in various applications.
Main Results:
- Detailed overview of thermally drawn piezoelectric fiber technologies.
- Demonstration of unique advantages and functionalities of fiber-based devices.
- Identification of high-impact applications across multiple domains.
Conclusions:
- Thermally drawn piezoelectric fibers represent a significant advancement in flexible electronics.
- Further research into challenges and opportunities will drive progress in this field.
- These fibers hold immense potential for next-generation intelligent fabrics and wearable systems.
